All about the hot stuff… capsaicin is very good for your body, I found an awesome poster to share showing the benefits. I have been taking a cayenne pepper supplement for years, I have been told it helps with GI distress, I know it’s odd, that hot peppers heal a tummy, but I can tell […]
We have published some that are more informative, but this is a more fun look at how the brain works on each side. The differences are surprising, I still think I am right in the middle somewhere. Is anyone else in the middle?
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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
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.
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.
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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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,
I think by now everyone knows that breastfeeding makes healthier babies, but I am stunned by how much healthier they are. I am so glad I was able to do that for one of mine, and my granddaughter was breast fed as well, she is so healthy and happy!
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More than half of adults are not getting enough sleep. Lack of sleep can lead to poor decision making when driving, increase your chances of weight gain, and cause problems with motor dexterity. How much sleep is enough? Check out this poster, everything you need to know about sleep but didn’t know who to ask.
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I know we talk about mental health often, it is the most overlooked aspect of a person’s overall health. There is, unfortunately, some stigma attached to mental health issues that make many uncomfortable. We are not ashamed if we have the flu, allergies, or cancer, we need to not be ashamed of depression or anxiety
Have you ever wondered which side of your brain is the strongest? I have often heard left handed people are in their right minds, but I don’t think that’s necessarily true. After looking at this poster I think my mind is right in the middle! I don’t know if that’s even possible… check out this
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