That’s all it takes to stretch a little, breathe a little, walk a little, or exert your muscles a little. Do that a few times today. I promise you’ll be glad you did.
Today’s Healthy Dose – Please Stand Up
Even if is’t only for a second, just standing up then sitting down 20 – 30 times a day improves your posture, strengthens your core, keeps your joints mobile, and enhances your mood. Who’d a thought?
Today’s Healthy Dose – Happy Easter Sunday
Whether you celebrate Easter or not, today would be an exceptionally great day to spend some time with the people you love…just because.
Today’s Healthy Dose – Protect Your Plants
Soybean oil has been shown to kill many common insects that feast on our plants. Wait a minute…isn’t that the same oil used in literally millions of processed foods? Huhn.
Today’s Healthy Dose – 3 Seconds
Whether sitting or standing, take the next 3 seconds to help yourself feel refreshed…
- Second 1 – Reach your arms long in front of you, using one hand to grab the fingers on the other hand. Then breathe out as you round your back.
- Second 2 – Take a deep breath in as you lengthen your spine and your raise your arms over head.
- Second 3 – Let out a big breath as you let go of your hands, then lower straight arms to your sides.
Still feeling a little tense? What’s another 3 seconds in the course of your day? 😉
Today’s Healthy Dose – Secure Your Own Mask First!
You don’t have to wait for a life threatening event to realize that everyone around you is better off when you take care of yourself first.
Today’s Healthy Dose – New Report
Scientists have now confirmed a new report which concludes that a sedentary lifestyle may actually be good for your health! Not.
Happy April Fools 😉
Today’s Healthy Dose – One Pat of Butter
A square of butter, 1″ high and 1/3″ thick, contains only 36 calories. Butter from pasture raised cows is high in essential fatty acids, rich in fat soluble vitamins, and contains the ever-elusive Vitamin K2 which has been shown to reduce your risk of heart disease.
Just imagine all the healthy and yummy things you could do with those 36 calories….
Today’s Healthy Dose – 37 Trillion
The approximate number of cells in your body needing your support every day.
Today’s Healthy Dose – Start With A Box
Or a bag, or a jar or a can. That could be the U.S. cooking motto. But those items have “shelf life”. And generally, more shelf life equals less nutrition. Take another look at your grocer’s offerings. What could you make with groceries that don’t come gift wrapped?