Hydration is key during these hot summer days we are facing. Water is essential but you must be sure you are getting all four of your electrolytes as well, but minus too much sugar. My company has a great hydration drink.
Not only a great hydration drink. It has a lot less sugar than the big box stores, it costs less and it tastes great!
Try to make at least three people smile each day.
Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts and things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
I know I do!
Research suggests a strong association between cancer and low vitamin D levels. When the sun’s rays hit the skin, the skin cells are able to manufacture Vitamin D. Just 15 minutes a day of sun exposure can make a BIG difference in your levels AND your mood!
When you have a long stressful week, what do you do to re-center yourself—that is, Recharge your batteries?
I love journaling! I process my thoughts every morning in silence with a cup of coffee and my birds outside. I have a wonderful prayer journal from Val Marie Paper Company. Val Marie Paper
Whether you decide to go shopping, swimming, biking, hiking, dancing or singing karaoke it should be something you enjoy and brings you back to the task at hand revitalized and energized.
I think today I’ll go listen to a great live band, and dance, dance, and dance on the beach.
Share with us your best tips for taking care of yourself?
Artificial sweeteners in general are something to look at very carefully, but of all of them, Aspartame is the absolute worst! It is found in almost all diet sodas and zero calorie drinks like Crystal Light. It’s also known as Equal, found at your tables in your restaurants. In the 1980s, it was touted as the “healthier” replacement for the banned artificial sweetener, cyclamate.
You’ve probably heard about some side-effects, headaches and migraines, but did you know ALL of the dangers? I surely didn’t!
1. Eye Problems. Aspartame is made up of phenylalanine, aspartic acid, and methanol. The methanol is claimed to be potentially toxic to your retina and optic nerve, causing several forms of eye issues. It can cause dry eye, eye pain, and blurred vision as well.
2. Diabetes. Some studies suggest that aspartame might decrease insulin sensitivity. A study done by the American Diabetes Association raises concerns that diabetics who eat meals with aspartame before exercise may see a drop in glucose levels.
3. Enhances Mood Disorders. Studies have shown that aspartame has adverse side effects on people who suffer from depression. It can enhance mood disorders. One notable study was even stopped prematurely because the effects were so severe. If you suffer from, or have a history of depression, your doctor should be aware of your diet, including any diet foods that contain aspartame.
4. Inflammation and Joint Pain. There have been several reports of joint pain and inflammation after consuming aspartame. It’s believed that many people are allergic to it—your body tries to protect itself from the chemical compounds found in the sweetener, resulting in an allergic reaction. Your soft tissues can become inflamed, causing pain and discomfort.
5. Hearing Problems. Several scientific studies, including studies by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), report that aspartame negatively impacts vestibular and cochlear functioning, which can begin with tinnitus (or a chronic ringing in the ears) and gradually develop into high frequency hearing loss.
6. Controversial Cancer Studies. Non-government funded studies show the link between aspartame and more specifically, to brain tumors. Even though two studies published by a group of Italian researchers (and cited by the American Cancer Association) link high levels of aspartame consumption to a heightened risk of certain blood-related cancers (i.e., lymphomas and leukemias) in rats, the FDA states that important data is lacking.
Is it really worth the risk?
Many pop;ar cleaning products can harm you and your families. Sure, they clean and leave your house smelling great and fresh, but they can also mess with the neurons in your brain and nervous system. Many of their ingredients are hormone disruptors, Yup, that’s right, you heard right. These ingredients love to be absorbed your body’s stored fat along with you largest organ, your skin!
I’m ever so grateful for a dear friendr who recommended I try out a shop club that she used. She believed it would help me live a true wellness lifestyle. What she told me made so much sense, that I decided to shop for the things I’ve been shopping for at the local big box stores.
I pinch myself from time to time to think about how I made this decision to switch stores nearly 20 years ago. Honestly, this shop club has kept me healthier than ever and saved me tons of money over the years.
So, as I share this life changing shop club with others, it surprises me how stuck they are on traditional poisonous products that do more harm than good. I have found that educating the end consumer is what I’m suppose to do. I pray for hearts to be open to learn that what you breathe in matters.
What a difference shopping healthier products makes! I love shopping here, and all the information I’ve learned over the last 20 years! Dangerous things should come with warning labels, but often they don’t.
I’m so glad there’s a one-stop shop for better safer products for me and my family.
Often, we don’t see the harm these products cause until many years later. Every so often, I hear a new illness has been linked to the use of these common every day home products. Educating people on how ingredients matter isn’t an easy task. But possible for those who are tired of being tired to try a safer brand.
If you are well hydrated, your heart does not have to work so hard. Keeping the body hydrated helps the heart more easily pump blood through the blood vessels to the muscles, and, it helps the muscles work more efficiently.
If a you perspire heavily, you will need to drink more than someone who doesn’t. Certain medical conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease, may also mean you need to drink more water.
Remember, if you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated. These fun little fruity waters are a great way for you to drink more water during the day! Give them a try!
Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.
Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Forgive them for everything.
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