Apple – The Wonder Food
Everyone knows about apples. But the positive effect on women’s health is not always known. Here are some quick facts on this healthy food that you might not know.
Self-Care
Let Your Mind Go to Sleep
Do you ever wish your mind would just let you go to sleep? Sleep deprivation is at epidemic rates as nearly 30 percent of American adults sleep less than 7 hours per night.. The body rests during sleep, however, the brain remains active, gets “recharged,” and still controls many body functions including breathing. But to even get to sleep your mind needs to stop racing a mile a minute. If it seems that your mind just won’t take a break sometimes, use these few tips to silence the noise and learn how to give your mind a rest.
It’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Do you wonder why so much pink is being worn by so many people this month? I particular enjoy watching football games during this time and seeing big, husky men with pink socks and pink gloves. It not just a new fashion statement, but a way to join in promoting that fact that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Some Hard Truths About Cancer
Cancer is a disease that has no respect for persons. That means it strikes anyone. I know, as I’ve recently experience this in my immediate family with great sadness. Baby Boomers are totally concerned with the ravages of this disease.
Diet and Cancer Prevention
As a vegan, I no longer eat animal products. It’s my intention to stay this way for the rest of my life as I believe it is the healthiest way of eating. But I realize that not everyone feels this way. I will be sharing more about plant-based, vegan diets as a way to prevent and sometimes reverse some cancers later during this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. However, I know it’s difficult to change eating habits and if you are a meat eater, it can take time to learn how to make the switch to eating as a vegan.
Move Your Butt – Bust that Gut
If you haven’t been exercising like you should today is a great day to get started. How about getting up every 60 minutes to do some stretching, or take a 10 minute walk around the block. You don’t have to sign up for a marathon yet, just stop making excuses and get yourself moving.
Vegan Diet Can Lower Blood Pressure
Vegan diets are emerging as some of the healthiest possible. Next to that are vegetarian diets which come in different levels. Other information shows that a vegan diet is good for helping diabetes something we’ll talk about a lot more in the near future.