Category Archives: Life

Going Healthy, Health, Life, Lifestyle, Tips

7 Investments on Your Health You Shouldn’t Skimp On in 2022

Leave a comment
man doing yoga on the beach, investments, health, resolutions, fitness, exercise, healthy food, nutrition

https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-in-sleeveless-wet-suit-doing-some-aerobics-at-the-beach-617000/

Photo by Artem Beliaikin from Pexels

In the US, the most common New Year Resolutions include doing more exercise, improving fitness, and focusing on a healthier diet. So, most goals for the new year include getting healthier! However, not many people actually fulfill their resolutions, especially when the goal is vague or difficult to achieve. 

At the same time, it has never been more important to focus on becoming healthier – especially after two years dominated by terms like “Covid-19”, “pandemic”, “quarantine”, and “isolation.” if you are not sure about how to get started on your path towards better health, the tips below can be an excellent starting point. Get started today! 

Fitness and Wellbeing Center Subscriptions

We all tend to skimp on fitness and wellbeing center subscriptions. And, it is undeniable that some of these centers are expensive and beyond your means. However, it is possible to find local gyms and fitness centers that are well within your budget, accessible, and suitable to your needs. 

If you are new to the world of fitness, you don’t need hundreds of classes and facilities. But what you truly need is a healthy, welcoming, and comfortable environment in which you can spend hours looking after yourself. And, don’t forget that exercising can help you manage your weight, feel at your best, and strengthen your immune system. 

Medical Devices That Can Enhance Your Quality of Life

No matter who you talk to – everyone struggles with one or more health conditions. However, leaving your condition untreated means that you might pay the consequences of your choices! 2022 is the perfect year to take the leap and invest in those medical devices that can help you live a much higher quality of living – including sensory aids and mobility aids

While, at first, you might be tempted to opt for the cheapest alternative, don’t forget that a tailored solution to your needs can truly make a difference in your experience. Learn more about a popular type of hearing aid, such as the Air Conduction Hearing Aid, or custom-made wheelchairs.

Regular Health Checkups

We all tend to visit the doctor’s office when we are ill. However, doing so means that you are already struggling with that health condition, complications might have made it worse, and cures can be more difficult. Skip an optician appointment or two and you may need to visit an eye surgery center in short order. After all, if you’re not an expert in health, it’s hard to determine just how well you really are. 

Instead, investing in regular annual checkups can help you keep an eye on diseases and health conditions that are developing, thus finding a cure before they turn into severe disorders. For example, most skin cancer types are easily preventable and curable if addressed immediately – and you can do so only through regular visits to your dermatologist. 

While some of the most common general health exams you will need to include blood tests, eyesight checkups, and dental appointments, your doctors can help you better understand your needs. 

Creating a Healthy Home Environment

We often don’t realize how powerful the impact of our home environment on our health can be. However, over the past two years, we have realized that creating a healthy indoor environment can help our health. Some of the crucial modifications you will need to make to create a healthier home living space include:

  • Swap heavy drapes for light curtains and let natural light in
  • Control your indoor air quality by letting in some fresh air, adding plants, and promoting ventilation and circulations
  • Keep an eye on humidity levels and mold growth
  • Use natural textures and elements that help you strengthen your bond with nature
  • Opt for a minimalist design that is essential to promote energy, relaxation, and wellbeing

Vacations and Self-Care

Vacations are and time off are important aspects of a healthy lifestyle. Thanks to regular breaks, you can avoid burnout, keep at bay stress, focus on yourself, and live a more balanced life. And, of course, vacations give you the chance to spend more time with your loved ones. 

If you are on a budget, you don’t have to miss out on the benefits of spending time outdoors, in nature, and in the company of your loved ones. If you are looking for inspiration, make sure to check these 7 outdoor activities to enjoy with your whole family!

Buy the Right Foods (Even if They Are More Expensive!)

Healthy choices start at the grocery store! While, today, the choice of foods and ingredients is overwhelming, eating healthily and following a diet composed of legumes, grains, and fresh, seasonal vegetables and fruits can help you live a healthier life. 

Speak to a Mental Health Professional

Science agrees: your mental health, emotional balance, and self-awareness can impact your health level and immune system. One of the best investments you could make in 2022 to live a healthier life is to consult a mental health professional. Get started today!

Going Healthy, Going Strong, Health, Life, Lifestyle, Parenting

7 Outdoor Activities to do as a Family

Leave a comment
outdoor, activities, family hiking, parenting, fatherhood, dad, active, health, fitness, exercise

Spending time together as a family is so important. In order to create those lifelong bonds and memories, you have to get out there and make those moments. However, finding suitable activities for everyone to enjoy can be difficult, especially if age differences get in the way. To overcome these issues, here are seven outdoor activities that everyone in the family will enjoy.

1. A Family Hike

Get on your sneakers and head out for a fun-filled family adventure. Family hikes are a great way to spend quality time together while also exploring the sights and beauty of nature. Research the trails near you and set a date to embark on a family hike together. It’s important to encourage your kids to get outside!

Make sure to cover up in bug spray, bring water, and take a first aid kit with you. Adventure calls for safety! If you plan to stop for a home-packed lunch, make sure to pack up your food in an insulated lunch bag to keep things cool as you hike.

2. Family Picnic And Game Night

Start creating a list of board games that everyone in your family will enjoy. Once you’ve narrowed down some choices, set up a schedule to make time for family time with a routine game night at a park. Sit down at a picnic table and enjoy some friendly competition with the people you love.

Pro tip: Outdoor family game night is best spent over a barbeque, so get ready to grill and game!

3. Family Nature Walks

Find a trail nearby with plenty of natural scenery. Gather up your crew and head out for some family bonding with a family walk to collect interesting items found outdoors. Little kids might enjoy collecting pine cones or rocks, and older kids might like to collect flowers or leaves for their plant pressing kits. For the parents, look for the perfect walking stick to guide your family’s stroll.

outdoor, activities, family hiking, parenting, fatherhood, dad, active, health, fitness, exercise

4. Geocaching As A Family

Download one of the many geocaching apps, locate your coordinates and head out on a treasure hunt! Make sure to bring a few items along with you to add to the treasure chest once you find it! Geocaching is an outdoor activity that is fun for all ages. All you need is a smartphone and a treasure-seeking spirit!

5. Watch The Stars

Find out when the best stargazing nights are where you live, and set up camp outdoors with the family to watch the stars. You might sit on the roof together or throw some knit blankets down on the flatbed to make stargazing more fun. Bring along some snacks, and don’t forget your binoculars! You do not want to lose those binoculars outdoors, especially if you want to pass them around for others to see the stars, so pick up some binocular straps for people to wear around their neck to stop them from getting lost.

6. Sit Around A Campfire

Grab a firepit and gather around the campfire in your backyard. Bring some marshmallows and smores ingredients for even more family fun. Tell ghost stories, listen to dad play the guitar, or look out for fireflies as they zoom through the night sky. Make it a night to remember!

7. Play Some Basketball

Whether you have a basketball hoop at home or a favorite outdoor basketball court, take the family out on the weekend and play basketball together. Some fun family games include Horse, Scramble, and Keep Away! You don’t even need to keep score to have a good time.

The Bottom Line

There are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy doing together as a family. As long as everyone is having fun, the outdoor family adventures you choose are perfect! Consider the ideas above for inspiration, and most of all, think about the activities your family enjoys the most.

Life, Lifestyle, Parenting, Tips

Advice For New Dads During Pregnancy

Leave a comment

There is a saying that goes, a woman becomes a mother when she finds out she’s pregnant, a man becomes a father when the baby is born. While this may go some way to explain why some men find it difficult to accept their new role during their partner’s pregnancy, and then suddenly come to life when the baby has arrived, it’s not entirely true for everyone. 

Also, no one really knows why that is, but it is thought to have its roots in human behavior and evolution.

Supposedly when we were still cavemen, competition for reproduction was rife and so females would copulate with many of the males and it was only at the birth of the child where similarities in features could be found that men knew who was the father of the offspring.

As unreliable as this system might have been, it’s all they had at the time, and as such females were largely left alone or under the care of other females until the birth of the child.

Thankfully, men have abandoned (most) of their neanderthal ways since then and the modern dad to have endless support and resources at his disposal to be the best partner possible before the baby arrives. For some advice on how to do that after the baby arrives, click here.

holding pregnant belly to feel baby, fatherhood, dad, new dad, parenting, marriage, kids, husband, wife

Image By Bgmfotografia 

BREAKING NEWS

From the moment you find out about your partner’s pregnancy, be the dad you want to be. This means that after the initial freakout (and you have a little bit of leeway here – but you need to snap back quick!), you need to put her at the center of everything, because from here on out – she is.

Some dads make the mistake of becoming a little overbearing, so take the time to ask your partner what she needs from you. This is one of the few areas that men have left to really step up to the mark, and rely on all of our hardwiring and biological instincts. Remember, that’s half of you in there. You can find loads of good thoughts, here.

KNOW WHAT YOU’RE IN FOR 

Your partner is going to undergo some massive changes emotionally and physically, some of these changes are going to impress and amuse you endlessly (her new heightened sense of smell for one), while others are going to challenge your last nerve (mood swings, pregnancy brain, and the ability to fart for the “A” team – do not comment on this – EVER).

The only thing for you to do during this time is to remain patient, calm, and supportive. That’s why you have your friends and your dad. They’ll get it.

COMMUNICATION

Maintaining an easy and open flow of communication during this time is super important, especially if you’re both going to be first-time parents. This includes communication with her healthcare team and understanding any unique healthcare requirements that your partner might have that you’ll need to be a part of. Does she need a pregnancy chiropractor, or is she anemic? Does she experience issues with anxiety or depression and how can you help alleviate some of her discomforts if this is the case?