Are you Dehydrated?

Importance of Hydration Are you Dehydrated? Since summer is approaching, I want to take a moment to reinforce the need for you to drink water continually.  Carry it with you when you run to grocery store, at your desk at work, running a quick errand, and especially doing anything outdoors. Do not wait until you are thirsty. Facts about the importance of water: Preliminary research indicates that being well-hydrated with water could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers Our body is made up of 75% water, our brain is made up of 85% water, and our blood is made up of 94%…

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Signs of Dehydration

Signs of Dehydration

Signs of Dehydration What are the most common signs of dehydration? As summer is approaching, I want to reinforce the need for you to drink water continually.  Carry it with you when you run to grocery store, at your desk at work, running a quick errand, and especially doing anything outdoors. Do not wait until you are thirsty. Dehydration occurs when your body loses more fluids than it takes in. Recognizing the signs of dehydration is crucial, as it can lead to serious health complications if left untreated. Here are some of the top signs of dehydration: Thirst: Feeling thirsty is one of the earliest indicators of dehydration.…

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Are you Enzyme Deficient?

Are you Enzyme Deficient? Probably! Consumers spend over 80 billion dollars per year to relieve heartburn, excess acid, bloating and other symptoms of indigestion.  Fatigue, diarrhea, constipation, gas, headaches, colon problems, hardening of the arteries, and elevated cholesterol are signs that stem from a shortage of enzymes.  All of the symptoms can be linked to poor digestion.  If allowed to progress, chronic degenerative diseases may develop.  If you have any of these signs or symptoms, you may already be enzyme deficient. What are Enzymes? Enzymes are the key to life!  They are the workers that ensure your body will function.  There are hundreds of thousands of enzymes active…

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Do you need enzymes?

Do you need enzymes or are you enzyme deficient? Are you Enzyme Deficient? Probably! Consumers spend over 80 billion dollars per year to relieve heartburn, excess acid, bloating and other symptoms of indigestion.  Fatigue, diarrhea, constipation, gas, headaches, colon problems, hardening of the arteries, and elevated cholesterol are signs that stem from a shortage of enzymes.  All of the symptoms can be linked to poor digestion.  If allowed to progress, chronic degenerative diseases may develop.  If you have any of these signs or symptoms, you may already be enzyme deficient. What are Enzymes? Enzymes are the key to life!  They are the workers that ensure your body will…

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Time Management Tips for Cancer Prevention

Time Management Tips for Cancer Prevention

First Things First is a self-help book by Stephen Covey  focused on time management and holistic life balance.  This 1995 book has always played an important part of my life as I try to live by the philosophy it teaches of sorting tasks and projects into Quadrants. This diagram has been a part of my planner for years to review daily (or at least that is my goal!). Reviewing this page today revealed a perfect analogy between cancer (or other health issues) and time management. Most of us spend our life in Quadrant III which is considered the Not Urgent and Not Important projects or tasks.  Examples of the Quadrant III…

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Weight-Loss Tips for Women Over 40

Weight-Loss Tips for Women Over 40

Losing weight can be tricky, especially for women as we approach mid-life. So I've put together my top weight-loss tips for women over 40.  As we get older, our metabolism tends to slow down, making it easier to gain weight and harder to lose it. But don’t worry! Here are some simple tips to help you out. Eat Healthy One of the most important things you can do is to eat a healthy diet. Fill your plate with lots of fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains. These foods give you the nutrients you need without too many calories. Try to include a variety of colors on your…

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Busyness is Based in Fear

I recently listened to an audio (How Did I Get So Busy) by Valorie Burton that really moved me. It was an aha moment learning that busyness is based in fear. My goal this year is, believe it or not, to do LESS.  Don't get me wrong, I want to help more people but want to find ways of reaching more without overextending myself in the process.  I have come to the conclusion that if I don't practice self-care, I will not be able to serve those who need it most. Busyness is often based on fear.  I heard the words but never really equated busyness with fear.…

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