Parents who practice regular healthy habits will likely produce kids and teens that do the same. Kids and teens are observant creatures. They are much more likely to follow their parents’ lead than do what they say. Setting an example and being a good role model is probably the most crucial facet of being a…
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Healthy Cell Phone Tips for Teens
The cell phone is a highly distracting device. It constantly steals our attention and does so successfully on a regular. Admittedly, overusing the cell phone is one of my biggest struggles, and below I share tips on how I attempt to be more conscious of my usage of the device, especially during certain times of the day….
Ditch the Electronics Before Bed
One of the best ways to improve your sleep quality and quantity is by ditching your electronics before bed. Yes, electronics means cell phones, computers, tablets, and televisions. Electronic devices are not only stealing sleep minutes but sleep quality. Which, in turn, leads to feeling less energized and as sharp as you could…
To Improve Your Health, Practice Gratitude
Gratitude: the state of being grateful. Gratitude involves recognizing the positive things in your life and how they affect you. You can probably imagine the delightful feelings and sensations that come with being in a grateful state. It’s typically the opposite of being stressed, anxious, or sullen. Being grateful, however, doesn’t just make us…
Eating Healthy On a Budget? Eat More of This
Canned food is convenient and inexpensive. It is easy to stock up, eat for a quick snack, or add to a prepared meal. Food that is ready to eat seconds after opening. But, because of the aforementioned traits listed above, people tend to believe canned food is unhealthy when in actuality, it can be a…
What Goes On Your Body, Goes In Your Body
Mouthwash, laundry detergent, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, deodorant, dental floss, chapstick-just a few items we routinely use to save us time and trick us into thinking they’re actually good for us. But it’s those same items that are breaking down our health and the health of the environment around us. These common items can be full of…
Get Better Sleep-Add This Proven Method To Your Sleep Tool Belt
What we do in the waking state plays a large role in our ability to sleep soundly during the night. Much of when we fall asleep, how quickly we fall asleep, and whether or not we stay asleep are impacted by our actions (and nonactions) during our waking hours. One of the best and zero-cost…
You Are What You Eat…Ate
You probably have heard the quote, “you are what you eat.” This is absolutely true as every cell in our body is made from the food we eat. 100 calories of blueberries compared to 100 calories of candy will have a different hormonal reaction in your body, especially if this consumption is over weeks, months,…
Reduce Your EMF Exposure
For this week’s blog, I copied and pasted snippets of Dhru Purohit’s blog. In his blog, he provides a practical guide on mitigating electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and understanding some of the potential dangers. I believe it’s an important preventive measure to take, especially for children whose brains and bodies are more vulnerable to dirty electricity….
10 Healthy Habits for Kids
I was inspired to create this post after my six-year-old old cousin stayed with me for the week. He is a sweet, inquisitive, loving ball of energy. I thoroughly enjoyed having him visit and spending time with him. Like any young kid, though, he had his moments. Creating healthy habits with kids reduces these…