All the great stuff about walking in one wonderful poster! Walking is easy (for most of us) cheap, and you can do it anywhere. It is the easiest way to walk yourself to fitness. Even though I now walk with a cane, I so look forward to my daily walks!
Yes there are foods that do improve your brain function. I have fibromyalgia and suffer from “brain fog” so I am always looking for healthier ways to eat to stay on an even keel, hopefully someday with less medications. Everyone needs to boost brain function, no matter the state of your health. You only get
When my kids were little and came home with bags loaded with candy I took out a “mommy tax” which means I got a few of my favorite candies off the top. We also learned that buying Halloween candy early usually means buying it twice. Here are a few tips to keep you from
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I mention often that hatred, anger, and sadness can make you physically ill. I found this poster for you that shows the body’s emotional energy centers, and what areas can be affected. Taking care of your feelings is a serious business, your health depends on it.
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Not only are bananas delicious, they are filled with marvelous things for your body! They are wonderful plain, with peanut butter, in frosting, in pancakes, sliced on top of cereal, wherever you can think to put them. Enjoy!
There are differences between Type I and Type II, this wonderful poster lays it all down showing which is which, as well as similarities and differences. If you have diabetes you need this, if you love someone with diabetes it is helpful too.
I am enough. You are enough. If I could teach today’s young people one thing, it would be, that you are enough, every day, the way you are. You are loved from the top of head to the tips of your toes. You are an incredible creation, enjoy your own beauty.
This is another great poster with food lists of alkaline and acidic foods. I am still researching this, but the science seems sound. I like the idea of balance in everything. If anyone has tried this I am curious about the results of this kind of balanced diet, please let us know in the comments.
If healthy food is presented in an attractive manner I think we are more likely to eat and enjoy it. A well balanced diet has a rainbow of lovely colors. This is a great poster showing some bright, beautiful foods, makes me hungry looking at it!
The science of running correctly in an easy to read poster. Running is great exercise, it’s cheap, and almost everyone can do it. It’s also easy to hurt yourself if you are not doing it correctly. Please check with your physician before starting any exercise program.
Before the month is over we were lucky enough to come across this heartwarming story. I am lucky enough to hear about Jonathon on a regular basis, I went to school with his mother, and some of his aunts and uncles. They are a truly inspiring family, I think you will love them as much
This is a great all-inclusive guide that shows some spice basics, what to put with what foods. This is a great general guideline if you are new to using spices in your cooking. It’s a great way to add lots of flavor without adding lots of fat. Happy cooking!
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[Last Updated: January 2nd 2013] Flax seed is so good for you, it has fiber, Omega 3’s, and a nice fresh nutty taste. I put ground flax in everything. Pancakes, homemade bread, pasta sauce, anything baked, casseroles, smoothies, etc. Here is a poster with pictures of what it should look like, I store mine sealed
Negativity literally makes your body ill. Check out this poster on what happens inside when you are unhappy and/or stressed, plus, it causes wrinkles and spreads to those around you. Spread some joy instead!
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Everyone would eat healthier if it tasted better, right? The best way to improve the flavor is by adding spice to it. This is a handy guide with a wealth of information about spices. Don’t be afraid to try new combinations and add different things to your food. Happy eating!
Some exercises to get your heart pumping, burn fat, and tone your muscles. It looks like fun! Remember to stretch properly and dress appropriately, in clothes that move and not bind and shoes with support. Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise program.
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Yesterday we posted something on the benefits of breastfeeding, now here is something about how it works, and some general guidelines. It is not quite as easy to figure out as you might think if you have never done it. I learned from a nun when my daughter was born, my mom took a picture,
New mother anxiety can be overwhelming. Not only do you wake up with a body you don’t recognize, a life that is nothing like the one glamorously portrayed in commercials, but you wake up with this tiny human in your home whom you may or may not connect with. Moms who do not feel immediately
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