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You Are What You Eat, So Stop Eating Garbage

06/19/2018 R.C. Liley Leave a comment

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The adage is true – you are what you eat. Okay, you won’t turn into a potato if you’re a spud fan. The sigh of relief from the Irish contingent is palpable. What it does mean is that whatever is in the food ends up in your body. It’s a basic chain that is impossible to deny. So, they might be everything from plastic to chemicals flowing through your veins right now. From a health and well-being point of view, this isn’t a positive thing.

To make sure what you eat is on point, here are four portions of delicious advice to eat up.

Something’s Fishy

Fish is an excellent source of, well, pretty much everything. From vitamins to iron and calcium, it has the lot. Oh, and don’t forget the omega-3 fatty acids that make it a superfood on par with kale and other leafy greens. There is one problem with seafood and it’s plastic. The seas are full of pollution from polymers and sea creatures are ingesting more of it on a daily basis. When they are caught and served on a plate, it transfers into the body. To avoid coughing up a supermarket carrier bag, check the packet for info. Is it organic? Is it well farmed? Does the supplier provide a guarantee?

It’s A MOOt Point

Let’s not lay the blame squarely at the fins of fish. Farm animals are just as unhealthy depending on their diet. And, some of them aren’t pictures of health. Cows are often injected with drugs to make them grow bigger and juicier for our consumption. Battery chickens and hens, on the other hand, are pumped with penicillin because they have lots of health issues. As the evolution of bacteria is a major deal, it’s wise to shop for organic produce. Anything that eats well and uses holistic treatments isn’t going to a farmyard junkie.

The Chemical Stew, Please

Cleaning is an important part of the daily routine. The rubber gloves come out and the industry products attack any piece of dirt in sight. And, the same goes for cutlery. Add soap to the sink and the knives, forks, and plates will inevitably soak in the chemicals. You know what happens next. Here’s what you need to do to flip the script. Rather than buy traditional cleaners, opt for organic dishwasher gel and Fairy liquid. Then, should you end up eating it, the damage won’t be severe.

Filter My Fluoride

H2O from the faucet is a sign of a stable system. Some parts of the world – Cape Town springs to mind – don’t have the same privilege. Still, tap water isn’t one-hundred percent infallible. In truth, there are lots of chemicals floating around that might be dangerous. Fluoride is a prime example. Used in toothpaste to strengthen the teeth, it can be healthy but too much has harmful effects. Because water is essential, it’s tempting to turn the faucet and drink. The best option is to install a filter to remove the dangerous particles. You can boil it yet it’s a hassle.

You are what you eat, so what are you?

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Get Your Child Excited About Healthy Living

06/13/2018 R.C. Liley Leave a comment

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When we think about living a healthy lifestyle, we immediately sigh and feel defeated already about all the delicious and naughty things that we’ll no longer be able to eat – and that’s as an adult. It’s probably ten times worse being told that as a child. But as a parent, it’s your job to make it fun. You see, it doesn’t having to boring like you imagine it to be, but that’s all down to what you do and how creative you are. By no means do you have to try and make your child eat salad every day and do ten press-ups before they go to bed! – But if you’re struggling and aren’t sure what direction you need to go on – here are a couple of ideas.

Get them trying new flavors

One of the best things you can do for a child, is to encourage them to eat as many new things as possible so that they don’t turn into a picky adult that only eats chips and chicken nuggets. We all love snacks – they’re quick, accessible, and generally taste yummy, but rather than focusing on chocolate and sweets, try and implement healthy alternatives. Start with options you know they like, be it apples, or banana, or carrots, and then try and work on new things that they’ve never had before. This may be melon, or passion fruit, or avocado. Another trick to making this more exciting, is allowing them to help you prepare the food too. That way they feel involved and will be more inclined to try as they’ve been the ones peeling the skin or cutting them up. And of course, positive reinforcement always helps too.

Get them into sports

Sports are an excellent way to ensure that your child is getting active through exercise, without them knowing that that’s the intention. – Sports are fun, and for children they feel like a treat, a reward, being able to run around and let loose with their pals while enjoying a little bit of friendly competition. And all while they’re doing that, they’re getting their heart beating faster, and their blood pumping through their veins, and also burning off any excess calories they may be carrying around. Not only is it good for the physical side of health, but the mental side too. It relieves stress and releases endorphins in the brain that make you feel awesome. So take a look at some youth football uniforms and get your child decked out in the latest sports fashion to wow the team.

These are only a couple of basic ideas, but they are a great foot to start on in order to get you on the right track. The most important thing to remember is that it should be fun, and you should be bonding with your child while teaching them the importance of healthy living. Be open and honest and explain why water is so good for our bodies, and why broccoli has so many amazing benefits. – They’ll soon learn.

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Ways To Relieve Back Pain At Home

05/22/2018 R.C. Liley Leave a comment

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Back pain can be one of the most difficult types of pain to deal with on a day to day basis because we become tense and struggle to complete even normal daily tasks. If you have persistent back in which seems to plague you from day to day, there are plenty of things you can do to relieve it and allow yourself to stay healthy.

Chill it

The easiest thing you can do when you sustain an injury on your back is to put ice on it. In the first few days after a back injury, you need to think about touting some ice on the affected area for a while. Although you may think that heat is better for your back, it can actually make the area more inflamed in the first few days. Place ice on the area for about 20 minutes at a time to reduce inflammation and help you to heal the pain.

Get moving

Even though it might seem like the worst thing you can do when you have hurt your back, you need to keep it moving and stretch out your muscles as much as you can. In the first week after a back injury, you need to make sure that you try it move your muscles as much as you possibly can. Only do as much as is comfortable for you to avoid further injury, and this should help your back to heal quicker.

Keep your core strong

Your ab muscles are an important part of your overall health and fitness, and they play a vital role in the support of your back muscles during an injury. If you have hurt your back in any way, make sure that you still take the time to exercise your core with ab focused workouts. Some of the best exercises you do for your core without hurting your back are leg raises, flutter kicks and tabletop crunches. Keep your abs strong and your pain will be lessened.

Stay strong

Once your back pain starts to heal, you can prevent any injuries happening in the future by working on your back muscles and performing chest and back based exercises. Ideally, you will want to buy some 2 pound weights and use these to tone your shoulders and back and keep the muscles strong and resilient for the future.

Stretch

You can visit a Chirocare and Rehab center to help you stretch out any issues with your back, and once you have done this you can continue to stretch and strengthen your back to keep it healthy for the future. There are many ways you can stretch out your back to keep it healthier, and you can practice yoga for a couple of times a week for a stronger body overall. There are some yoga moves in particular which are great for your back such as downward dog, cobra, and warrior I.

Make your workspace comfortable

If you think that the cause of your back pain might be your workspace, you need to make some changes to ensure that it is completely comfortable. For example, one of the main things you can do is adjust the height of your computer monitor and ensure that you have a comfortable and supportive chair to work at. Keep a cushion with you just in case you ever need some extra back support. It is a good idea to make sure you have enough leg room underneath your desk too, to keep stress off your legs and lower back muscles.

Improve your posture

If you constantly slouch at your seat and slump when you stand, it can out a lot of unneeded pressure on your spine and it will often cause you to struggle with your back. To help with your posture you can practice standing tall when you walk and make sure to always sit upright when working. You can also practice a yoga pose called standing forward forward with interlaced hands which is incredibly good for your posture and can make you look taller. Slumping makes it harder for your back to support your weight. Be especially careful of your posture when lifting heavy objects. Never bend over from the waist. Instead, bend and straighten from the knees.

Wear better shoes

Sometimes the issue you face with your back can be down to the shoes you wear. If you often wear heels to work or out and about, try trading them in for shorter heels or flat shoes for a more comfortable walk. It will make a big difference to your back and allow you to walk around in comfort all day long.

Stop smoking

Smoking might seem like a completely unrelated issue when talking about back pain, but it can be a big contributing factor to your back and its strength. Smoking increases the risk of your getting osteoporosis which can lead to serious spinal and bone issues. If you can quit smoking you cut the risk of osteoporosis down by a huge amount.

Watch your weight

If you think about it, this next tip is just common sense. The more you weigh, the more weight you are putting onto your back. When you have fat building up around your body you are losing muscle strength, and this can lead to you being at a higher risk of back pain and issues later in life. If you can eat a balanced, healthy diet and exercise regularly it will make a difference in your life and allow you to be much healthier overall.

Buy pain reliever

Sometimes the easiest way you can deal with persistent back pain is by buying some over-the-counter medicines to relieve your pain. There are plenty of different medicines you can use for your back pain such as Advil, Aleve, Panadol and even Paracetamol. If you want a quick fix for your pain this is the most simple thing you can do. Take a trip to the chemist and ask for the best solution to your back pain if you aren’t sure what to choose.