Healthy Skin.
just a couple steps to keep your skin healthy and looking great.
1. Sunscreen, its summer time the weather is gorgeous! we want to sun bath, swim, take long walks in the park and we can But lets be sure that we are protecting ourselves from the dangerous UV rays. Apply a sunscreen with a SPF of at least 15. * yes even brown skin people :)
2. Moisturize! Keeping your skin hydrated is important for the health and appearance of your skin moist skin even heals better.
Love the skin your in, Protect it!
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Rest
Get your rest!
I am so guilty of not getting enough rest, when deadlines come and life seems to pile up the first thing I eliminate is sleep. Oh well I'll drink lots, and lots of coffee. But honesty sleep should be at the top of our things to do list or at least near the top. As adults we need to have a good 8 hours of sleep. We all say I know my body, I do just fine on 4 hours of sleep or less.. I'm young, I can do this but sleep is so beneficial.
Sleep plays a major role in your well-being. Getting good quality sleep at night can improve your mental and physical health, quality of life, and safety.
When we are sleepy we don't make good decisions, our reaction time is delayed and our thought process is out the window. Next time your in a jam to meet a deadline and threating to forgo rest, remember that sleep will help you refocus ! Now get some Rest :)
I am so guilty of not getting enough rest, when deadlines come and life seems to pile up the first thing I eliminate is sleep. Oh well I'll drink lots, and lots of coffee. But honesty sleep should be at the top of our things to do list or at least near the top. As adults we need to have a good 8 hours of sleep. We all say I know my body, I do just fine on 4 hours of sleep or less.. I'm young, I can do this but sleep is so beneficial.
Sleep plays a major role in your well-being. Getting good quality sleep at night can improve your mental and physical health, quality of life, and safety.
When we are sleepy we don't make good decisions, our reaction time is delayed and our thought process is out the window. Next time your in a jam to meet a deadline and threating to forgo rest, remember that sleep will help you refocus ! Now get some Rest :)
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Your Smile
Typically the first thing people notice is your smile. Its important that we make a great first impression with a bright healthy smile. The heath of your teeth can tell a lot about a person. Many heath problems can be traced back to your dental health. Did you know that bacteria from not brushing your teeth properly can lead to increase risk of heart disease, and stroke.
Ways to keep your teeth healthy:
Brush your teeth at least twice a day
Floss daily
Eat healthy food, avoid foods and drinks with high levels of sugar
Visit your dentist often, get check ups and cleanings every 6 months
Drink plenty of water
Monday, July 7, 2014
Multivitamins
There are great benefits to taking a multivitamin.
Multivitamins can be taken daily to help provide your body with essential vitamins and minerals.
In todays busy society we don't always follow a proper diet the multivitamin can help supplement many of the lost nutrients form a bad diet. Adding a vitamin can provide better overall health because many vitamins and minerals are not found typically in things we consume. There are tons of vitamins to choose from. Daily multivitamins can be catered towards sex, age, and need. for example Vitamin B complex can help increase energy as well as improving the health and appearance of hair, skin, and nails. Many pregnant woman are advised to take vitamins to aid the prevention of birth defects. As always keep with your health care provider before adding anything to your daily regiment. Ask if a multivitamin would be beneficial to you.
Multivitamins can be taken daily to help provide your body with essential vitamins and minerals.
In todays busy society we don't always follow a proper diet the multivitamin can help supplement many of the lost nutrients form a bad diet. Adding a vitamin can provide better overall health because many vitamins and minerals are not found typically in things we consume. There are tons of vitamins to choose from. Daily multivitamins can be catered towards sex, age, and need. for example Vitamin B complex can help increase energy as well as improving the health and appearance of hair, skin, and nails. Many pregnant woman are advised to take vitamins to aid the prevention of birth defects. As always keep with your health care provider before adding anything to your daily regiment. Ask if a multivitamin would be beneficial to you.
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Laugh Often
Live Laugh love!
There are so many major benefits to the simple act of laughing.
We laugh when something is funny, but have you ever thought about what is actually happening to your body as you LOL.
Laughing has similar effect as exercising because it increases the heart rate. There are exercise classes where people just laugh intentionally in addition to aerobics.
Laughing can reduce stress levels. Have you ever been upset with someone and they do something silly and you completely forget what you were mad about? I have plenty of times. The laughter over powers the anger.
Laughing also helps boost your immune system by releasing antibodies that help to fight off infections.
Laugh Often. LOL :)
There are so many major benefits to the simple act of laughing.
We laugh when something is funny, but have you ever thought about what is actually happening to your body as you LOL.
Laughing has similar effect as exercising because it increases the heart rate. There are exercise classes where people just laugh intentionally in addition to aerobics.
Laughing can reduce stress levels. Have you ever been upset with someone and they do something silly and you completely forget what you were mad about? I have plenty of times. The laughter over powers the anger.
Laughing also helps boost your immune system by releasing antibodies that help to fight off infections.
Laugh Often. LOL :)
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Eating Right!
We have to eat healthy in order to be health.
Follow the food pyramid . Eating suggestion per day. 3 ounces of whole grain, 2 1/2 cups of vegetables, 2 cups of fruit, 3 cups per day of fat-free or low-fat milk, or milk products, low-fat or lean meats and poultry. Drink Water Water Water.
http://www.foodpyramid.com/mypyramid/
Follow the food pyramid . Eating suggestion per day. 3 ounces of whole grain, 2 1/2 cups of vegetables, 2 cups of fruit, 3 cups per day of fat-free or low-fat milk, or milk products, low-fat or lean meats and poultry. Drink Water Water Water.
http://www.foodpyramid.com/mypyramid/
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Work it out!
Exercise!!
Working our physical bodies is so important!
We all should develop a regular exercise routine and stick to it. There are many forms of exercise. Walking, jogging, running, swimming, lifting weights, dancing, jumping jacks, and many many more.
Regular exercise has great benefits like weight loss or control, building muscle, burning fat and even stress relief! We often say that we just don't have the time to work out but we have to make the time. Schedule a time slot for working out. Start with baby steps 5 minutes at a time, then 10 and work your way up to a full hour most days. 30 minutes of exercise a few days a week can change your life for the better. So Work it Out!
Working our physical bodies is so important!
We all should develop a regular exercise routine and stick to it. There are many forms of exercise. Walking, jogging, running, swimming, lifting weights, dancing, jumping jacks, and many many more.
Regular exercise has great benefits like weight loss or control, building muscle, burning fat and even stress relief! We often say that we just don't have the time to work out but we have to make the time. Schedule a time slot for working out. Start with baby steps 5 minutes at a time, then 10 and work your way up to a full hour most days. 30 minutes of exercise a few days a week can change your life for the better. So Work it Out!
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