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Four Tips For Staying Healthy On The Job

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It’s always important to be healthy, but when it comes to the recovering recession, it’s even more important to stay healthy and not miss work. Now that there is affordable healthcare for some, and more people having insurance, it makes sense that people should be getting healthier.

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However, your health isn’t just about visiting the doctor, it’s also about how you take care of yourself at home, and on the job. You need to be sure that your health is a priority. The better you take care of yourself the longer you will live. [Read more…]

Originally posted on November 20, 2015 @ 2:53 pm

Why You Should Be Keeping A Diet Journal

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Even if you aren’t on a “diet” you should keep a food and fitness journal. There are many good reasons to do this. Think of it as a health journal. You can use it to record your heart rate, how many calories you have taken in, and even your mood before and after your meal.

There are numerous things you can do with a diet journal. It’s a great place to learn what works for your health, what doesn’t keep you filled up, or what might make you not feel so well when you eat it. To get more to the point, here are some reasons to keep track of what you eat. [Read more…]

Originally posted on December 28, 2015 @ 9:12 pm

Four Healthy Eating Habits For Everyone

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Let’s be honest. We could all use an improvement in our eating habits from time to time. Sometimes it’s simply far too easy to fill our stomachs with quick, easy, and cheap food that does nothing for our body nutritionally. Just because something is cheap, doesn’t mean it has to be bad for your health. If you’re not really sure how to even begin to modify your body’s nutritional intake for the better, then you’re in the right spot. Here is a quick summary of a few healthy eating habits that are beneficial for everyone.

Eat more organic fruits and veggies

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You should aim to consume about three servings of veggies, and two servings of fruit every single day. Fruits and vegetables provide your body with a plethora of useful nutrients and vitamins. Organic vegetables are even better! They taste better. They are more pure, as they haven’t been subjected to any pesticides or gmo’s. You would probably be buying these fruits and vegetables from a locally grown farm, so you’re actually helping your community neighbors just as much as you’re helping yourself and/or your family. [Read more…]

Originally posted on October 20, 2015 @ 3:26 pm

Three Ways To Help Your Gut, No Matter What Season It Is

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Many people only think of gut, or stomach, care during the winter when the threat of the flu is knocking at the door. However, there are reasons to care for your gut all year long. Stress can cause stomach issues, from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to ulcers, and with all the changes to the food people eat, you could develop a food allergy or even Celiac Disease.

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If you want an all around healthier and happier gut, you can get it with a few easy lifestyle changes. It’s basically as easy as eating healthy, staying moving, and making sure you’re in good health all around. [Read more…]

Originally posted on October 27, 2015 @ 3:58 pm