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I promised you a follow-up to yesterday’s super simple health tips, so here they are: 21 (more) simple health tips, complete with graphics (feel free to share/pin). For regular health and wellness tips, including healthy recipe videos, discounts and freebies, make sure you’re following us on Facebook.
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- Install an air filter in your home if you have pet allergies. And be sure to let someone else brush your pet – outside!
- If you suffer with your hormones, keep a food diary (or use an app) to see what makes things worse. They’ll be different for everyone.
- Everyone knows about cranberries being good for your bladder – but did you also know pears can help too? (They balance acidity.)
- Eating good probiotic yogurt can improve overall health by strengthening cells and helping balance acidity.
- Hand-washing is never a “suggestion”. Wash thoroughly with soap and scrub for at least fifteen seconds before rinsing thoroughly.
- If you frequently end up with bladder infections, cut irritants such as caffeine, spicy foods and acidic foods from your diet.
- Avoid sunscreens with a citrus or coconut scent: This can indicate the presence of psoralen, which speeds up aging!
- If you have asthma, choose aerobic (endurance-building) forms of exercise rather than anaerobic (e.g. sprinting).
- If you need to carry an Epipen, make sure you always carry at least 2 (1 is rarely enough). And keep them current.
- If something isn’t working in your life, get rid of it (if you possibly can). The results will be less stress and better health.
- Whether or not you opt for a low-carb diet or not, starchy or sugary foods should make up no more than 1/3 of your daily food intake.
- Eat lots of leafy green vegetables like spinach and kale (they’re particularly good for eye health).
- Our foods and diets are no longer “pure”. For most of us it’s now essential to supplement with vitamin D in the winter and Omega 3/DHA all year round.
- Not only does smoking age your skin, it causes cataracts, macular degeneration and optic nerve damage.
- Be eye-smart: Winter or summer, use sunglasses that block out 99-100% of both UV-A and UV-B radiation.
- Another eye health tip – always wash your hands thoroughly when taking out or putting in your contact lenses.
- “Your body hears everything your mind says.” ~ Naomi Judd
- Did you know that being overweight puts every system at risk – including your eyes? Diabetic glaucoma is one of those risks.
- Beat insomnia, naturally. Cut off caffeine drinks by 2pm and go to bed instantly when tired – don’t wait.
- “Rest when you’re weary. Refresh and renew yourself, your body, your mind, your spirit. Then get back to work.” ~ Ralph Marston
- Eat healthy fats to ensure brain health. Read this book for more details.
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