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From Lackluster to Luscious; How Joico’s Defy Damage Line Transformed My Hair

August 8, 2019 By lyndsinreallife 2 Comments

My hair is usually a huge mess. It’s summer in Las Vegas, which means daily temps are over 100°F. Take that heat, add in humidity during Monsoon Season (AKA now), and like I said, my hair turns into a HUGE MESS. My long hair becomes frizzy and unruly. I have dry, damaged hair, yet I have oily hair at the same time (what?!). Not to mention, the sun strips my hair dye at alarming rates. I need a really good shampoo, conditioner, conditioning masque, and heat protectant to manage my long locks. Luckily, I discovered the Joico Defy Damage hair care line!

Disclosure: I received a sample of Joico’s Defy Damage hair care line, in exchange for an honest review. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions are 100% mine.

I wasn’t familiar with Joico, so I was excited to do some research on this amazing company, and their life-changing hair products (that are sulfate and paraben free!). I was generously offered the Defy Damage Protective Shampoo, Defy Damage Protective Conditioner, Defy Damage Protective Masque, and Defy Damage Protective Shield. I’M IN LOVE!

I’m pretty picky about my hair care products. I don’t like greasy heat shields, oils (usually), and well, okay, I don’t really like any hair products besides shampoo and conditioner. However, I need a masque and heat protectant. I’m being totally honest: these products are PERFECT, especially because they smell so, so good!

I use the masque once a week (at night), and it leaves my hair SO SOFT. Even my boyfriend noticed the difference (he’s been brushing my hair lately, because I had neck surgery, and my shoulder is essentially useless). The protective shield gives my hair the perfect amount of protection from my straightener and the sun, in addition to strong, shiny hair, without feeling oily or greasy.

Look how gorgeously smooth and soft my hair is in this picture!

From the Joico website: “Protect all hair types from the ravaging effects of daily heat styling, UV exposure, and environmental pollution that lead to dry, dull, lackluster locks with Joico’s NEW Defy Damage haircare system. This damage-defying breakthrough helps protect and strengthen hair bonds for a healthy-hair transformation you can instantly see and feel.” Defy Damage products have SmartRelease technology. They continually release Rose Hip Oil, Arginine, and Keratin.

I’m really glad I’ve been introduced to Joico’s Defy Damage hair care line; I’ve easily become a regular customer! I bet you’ll feel the same way, too. 🙂

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Family Matters – Oldest to Youngest

July 14, 2019 By lyndsinreallife 3 Comments

No one likes to think about something terrible happening to their family, and often, that is why millions of us are unprepared. We all want to take care of our families, to provide for them in the long and short-term. With each new addition that joins your family, a lot of love follows them – but so do financial responsibilities.

Those responsibilities aren’t just yours; they belong to everyone. However, it is essential that you do everything you can to make sure it all goes as smoothly as possible.

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Smallest

The beautiful thing about children is that you have a clean slate. You can start saving for them; you can start growing a nest egg. A simple savings account with a few dollars a month can help your children pay towards college, books, meals, travel, and more when they reach an age that they really need it.

The most important thing and the one money can’t buy is, of course, time. We all have free time that we don’t always use to the best of our ability. Moreover, is there anything better than spending it on the smallest members of your family? Maybe they are your kids, and perhaps they aren’t – but spend the time, and you will feel those rewards for years to come.

Middles

There are probably more family members in the 18-58 age bracket. Usually, this age group has the most modern pressures. The young end of that spectrum have exams, job stress, trying to afford a home, and sometimes they can feel like others are too busy being successful, or living their own lives to check-in. So take the time to say hi, grab a coffee, and just listen.

It is nice to ask ‘Are you okay?’ it’s more helpful to ask ‘hey, do you need help with anything, what can I do?’.

Emotional and mental support is a big deal, and all it takes is to make sure that you are there. Also, the kind offer of helping with week of grocery shopping, or even a monetary offer, usually won’t go amiss.

Elders

The elder members of your family need just as much love and support as the younger ones – but it might need to be in a different form. The 58+ bracket sadly comes with more ailments and illnesses. If you can, start talking about their will, and if they don’t have one, it might be time to get one written up. Talk about what might happen if they can no longer care for themselves, and check out in home health care professionals so that they can stay in a place they are happy.

It isn’t a surprise really, but the best way to take care of people is to be there for them, through the good and the bad.

•How do you and your family take care of each other? Please share below in the comments section!

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Finding The Perfect Gym For You: 4 Helpful Tips

June 12, 2019 By lyndsinreallife 2 Comments

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While it is possible to work on your fitness at home, a gym membership undeniably has its advantages. A gym is a dedicated workout space, so your home can be reserved for relaxation; the equipment is more likely to be high-end. There’s a range of different classes available for when you feel you need to shake things up, and help will be on hand if you run into any difficulties.

However, it’s fair to say that the experience of visiting a gym can vary. Some gyms are excellent, offering a wealth of benefits to their members that more than justifies their fees. Others… aren’t so excellent, and in the worst cases, could actually harm your ability to meet your fitness goals.

If you’re on the lookout for a new gym, here are four tips that can help to make sure you find the perfect gym for your needs.

#1 – Time Your Visit Carefully

Touring a gym before joining is highly recommended. Make sure you plan your visit around the same time as you would usually be working out. Doing so allows you to get a rough idea of how busy the gym is, and allows you to assess the atmosphere and conditions based on what you are most likely to experience if you sign-up.

#2 – Check the Machines Thoroughly

During your visit to a gym you are considering, take the time to check the machines in detail. First and foremost, look at safety aspects; do the machines look modern and well-maintained, or are they in the kind of disrepair that suggests using them may result in needing to call a personal injury attorney in future? In addition, assess the cleanliness; good gyms tend to ensure that their equipment is thoroughly cleaned regularly, so any sign of accumulated dirt will make that gym a no-go.

#3 – Examine the Existing List of Classes and Ask How Popular They Are

If you are considering a gym because they offer a range of classes you are particularly excited to try, it’s important to ask a member of staff how popular each class actually is. Gyms often cancel classes that have relatively few attendees, so you’ll need to make sure that the class you want to try will actually be available. On the flip side, if the classes you are interested in are bordering on too popular, you may find yourself having to join a waiting list before each class – so it may be worth trying a different gym to see if they have better availability.

#4 – Read the Fine Print

It would be impossible to discuss finding a great gym without a discussion of the contract you will be asked to sign, especially given that gym membership contracts have a tendency for being difficult to break.

*Just ask my boyfriend: Planet Fitness will only allow him to cancel his membership by GOING TO THE GYM HE SIGNED UP AT, which mind you, is in California! We live in Nevada now. Ugh, it is so frustrating. Don’t fall into that trap.

Always ask for time to read through your contract in full before signing, paying particular attention to the clauses related to canceling the contract. Hopefully you won’t need to cancel anytime soon, but it’s always important to make sure you know exactly where you stand before you sign on the dotted line.

The four tips above should help you to find the best gym for your needs. Once you find one, come back here and share which gym you chose! I’d love to hear more about it.

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In Our Right Mind: Getting Free From Addiction Using The Right Tools

June 11, 2019 By lyndsinreallife 2 Comments

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Suffering from any addiction is crippling in the mind and body. When we suffer a problem that we can’t appear to overcome, is it about mind over matter? Our mindset has a lot to do with overcoming any obstacle in life, but can we use this to break free from addiction? When we have numerous bad habits in life, from biting our nails to smoking cigarettes, it’s mostly about the power our brain has. So does this mean we’ve got to put our brain into gear to get over some sort of addiction? It appears so, right? How can we use our mindset, or acquire one to ensure that we put a stop to an addiction that is harming us?

Assessing Our Current Mindset

The big problem that we have in terms of addiction is that we stand in our own way. Maybe we don’t have the ability to admit that we’ve got a problem. As is the usual procedure, when we need help, it has to be us that instigates the fact that we need some sort of support. By assessing our current mindset, it could very well be done independently. When it comes to quitting something, we have to look at which mindset we currently have. Tolerance is one of those mindsets that are connected with addiction. It’s a physical and psychological process. But what happens is, when a behavior is repeated, you become less sensitive to something. You develop a physical or mental tolerance. And on the flip side, we experience withdrawal, either in physical or mental symptoms. And it’s these two things that can get in the way of truly addressing our addiction.

Looking At Our Fixed Mindset

If we have a fixed mindset, this provides a major obstacle to overcoming any addiction. It’s about being immovable on a subject. We may embody a fixed mindset in a very black and white way. For example, if we fall off the wagon, we consider ourselves to be a failure. We may feel our abilities right now determine that they cannot be moved. This is something that provides a major barrier to overcoming any form of problem in our minds, not just addiction. Once we start to establish that we have a fixed mindset and that these things can be moved, this is when we can start to make progress.

Establishing A Growth Mindset

A growth mindset is all about progression. In a simple way, it’s about positivity, but having a growth mindset allows you to progress forward. In a biochemical sense, it can help to create extra neural pathways. It’s all about this idea of habit. We’ve learned new habits throughout our life, but it’s about breaking the ones that don’t help us. Sometimes it’s by assimilation; we could go to a group therapy practice, or involve ourselves in a sober living community so we are influenced by others that are going through the same issues. Because we stand in our own way of success, when we see others undergoing the same problems, or are just far along in the recovery process as us, it’s humbling, but it’s also a perfect way to provide stimulation and motivation. A growth mindset is vital for recovery, and it’s something that can be harnessed. Counseling is one approach; especially with counselors who provide cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

Developing New Thoughts

Because we have specific thought patterns that we may think are fixed, this is what will lead to a more negative mindset. Issues like a self-fulfilling prophecy, negative opinions of oneself will begin to cloud our judgment. A growth mindset is not just about training yourself in terms of new thought processes; it’s about undertaking the right practices that will help you on the road to recovery. This could very well be about getting rid of certain pressures in life. It could be through social situations, or friends that are a bad influence on you. Once we start to liberate ourselves of our old thought patterns, we can begin new thoughts, and grow to become a completely different person.

Making It Work Together

Naturally, all of these things are fantastic in theory, but can be difficult in practice. The most important piece of information that we can all learn in life is that it takes as long as it takes. When we are learning a new skill, or overcoming a dependency on something, we’ve got to break free of the antiquated notion that we are “limited.” That there’s only so much we can accomplish. Time and time again, it’s been shown that the mind and body are more than able to overcome obstacles, either by highlighting the effect that neuroplasticity has on our brains, or the fact that our body is a machine, and was built for physically demanding situations. When it comes to making all of this work together, it is mind and body, but also spirit. Whether you are religious or not is beside the point; once we equip ourselves with the tools, it’s about making it all work together according to what we want.

Like they say in rehab facilities, “we provide the tools, but it’s down to you to make sense of them.” Nobody can hold our hand through a unique problem like addiction, because we are suffering from it in our own heads. We can ask for help and guidance, and we can be given the tools, but it’s down to us to make it all work. Learning as much information as possible about overcoming something, disregarding the irrelevant tools, and making the most of the relevant ones can be a lengthy practice; but it’s all about ensuring that you are going in the right direction.

Is It Mind Over Matter?

It’s such an antiquated expression, but it is mind over matter when we have the tools at our disposal. Getting “over” an addiction isn’t about taking a magic pill. Addiction is something that can stay with us long after the physical symptoms have gone. This means that we have to develop a sense of inner strength, but also equip ourselves with all the necessary information and tactics. In this respect, it is mind over matter.

•Have you struggled with an addiction? How were you able to overcome it?

•If you’re still struggling with addiction, what are some tools that would help you be successful in breaking that addiction?

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Is It Time For A Full Body Detox?

June 5, 2019 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

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Our bodies are designed to naturally get rid of all the bad stuff. However, we can often end up shoving so much of this bad stuff into our bodies that they cannot cope with the demand. Undertaking a full body detox can help to flush out the backlog of toxins in our body, allowing us to feel fresh again. Here are just several ways in which you can go about giving yourself a full body detox.

Cut Out the Bad Stuff

In order to stop all the bad stuff from piling up, you need to temporarily stop putting this stuff into your body. Some of the biggest culprits include alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, refined sugar, and trans fats. Try going a week without consuming these ingredients or try significantly lowering your intake – while the cravings may make you feel worse at first, you’ll feel so much better a few days in when these unhealthy ingredients are no longer in your system.

Get a Good Night’s Sleep

It’s when we’re asleep that our body does most of its natural detoxification. If you’re not getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night, you’re likely not letting your body complete this process. By upping your sleep for a week, you could help to rejuvenate your body. You’ll also recharge your energy reserves, making your brain feel much more alert and your body feel much more limber.

Drink More Water

Drinking lots of water will help to flush out all the toxins in your body. Focus on trying to drink 8 glasses of water per day. You can also try other drastic rehydration methods. To get all the toxins out of your bloodstream, you could consider IV hydration. Meanwhile, if you’re constipated and bloated, you could give colonic hydrotherapy a go.

Consume More Probiotics

Probiotics are your body’s source of healthy bacteria. These are needed to balance out the unhealthy bacteria in your gut. Too much unhealthy bacteria could be affecting your ability to digest food, your ability to absorb nutrients, and your ability to fight bugs and infections. Probiotics can be found in various foods such as yogurt, kefir, miso, and sauerkraut. They can also be taken as supplements.

Stay Active

Exercise is also important for detoxing your body. When we are active, our blood flows faster around the body, allowing antibodies and nutrients to get to the right places more quickly. Exercise helps us to get oxygen into our bodies faster and also helps to speed up our digestive system. All in all, it’s essential for a full body detox.

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Surprising Causes of Headaches and How to Stop Them

June 4, 2019 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

Did you know that it isn’t just stress and colds that can cause headaches? Sometimes little things, like cleaning your home or even sleeping in, can cause them too. If you want to help yourself then here are the top surprising causes of headaches.

Relaxing

Do you find that headaches strike you more on the weekend? Especially on a Saturday morning? If this is the case, then there is a very good reason. As you relax, the tension from the week subsides, and your stress hormones start to drop. This can cause a release of neurotransmitters, which sends out impulses to the blood vessels in the brain. When this happens, the vessels constrict and dilate. This can cause serious headaches, and it may cause you to suffer all weekend as a result. If you want to stop this, then try to avoid the temptation of sleeping in on the weekend. Instead, go for a yoga class or a walk.

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Pent up Anger

When you are angry, all the muscles that are in the back of your scalp and your neck really tense up. Of course, this will cause you to experience a constricting sensation around your head, known as a tension headache. If you want to try and stop this from happening, then try to breathe in deep and slowly. Also, focus on breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth. This will relax your back and your neck.

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Poor Posture

Poor posture can create a lot of tension in your upper back. This can cause you to experience a headache, and you may find that you get a throbbing pain in the back of your skull. If this is the case, then avoid sitting in one position for a long period of time. If you get pain behind the eyes, this could be because of an eye problem. If this sounds like you, then check out Biotrue ONEday for astigmatism. I have astigmatisms in BOTH eyes, so I know the pain and frustration associated with it.

Perfume

If you think that housework gives you a headache, there is a high chance that you could be right. Cleaners, fragranced air fresheners, and strong perfumes can all contain chemicals which are notorious for bringing on headaches. If you want to fix this, then try and avoid heavy perfumes, and also make sure that you keep your windows and doors open as much as possible. The same applies to your workplace as well. When someone is spraying perfume, open the window and always make sure that you turn on your air conditioner where possible.

Bad Weather

If you are prone to getting headaches, you may find that they are brought on by high humidity, increasing temperatures, and even grey skies. Pressure changes can trigger electrical and chemical changes in the brain and this can irritate your nerves. This can then lead you to developing headaches and other side effects. If you want to stop this, try and take some pain relief for when bad weather does strike. I get terrible migraines, and they’re almost always due to the barometric pressure (or a change in air pressure). High humidity causes mine, as well. When in Ohio, where it’s always over 50% humidity, I get severe migraines. Here in Las Vegas, the humidity is almost always under 10%, and I get fewer migraines!

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Why Helping Yourself On Your Fitness Journey Isn’t A Bad Thing

May 29, 2019 By lyndsinreallife 7 Comments

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Like anything people can become passionate about, the fitness community can sometimes have those who take everything they do with utmost seriousness, and can become quite draconian when imparting advice. Of course, when this comes to matters of health and safety, or when it comes to actually promoting what works, this is completely fine. However, sometimes you may be intimidated, thinking that unless you are following ‘the perfect way,’ you’re not following a way at all.

Fitness is a metaphor for our life, in that if we want something, we have to stay committed and work for it. However, over time this can prevent you from making the progress you want despite putting work in. Fitness, like anything you do to better your life, should be enjoyable and something you look forward to when it’s at its best. If you hate every gym session, every healthy meal, and feel as though you simply have to suffer through it – you’re not going to last very long at all.

This is why, especially in the beginning, helping yourself out on your fitness journey isn’t a bad thing at all. After all, if you want to climb a mountain, it’s a good idea to bring climbing gear.

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A Shoulder To Lean On

A gym can be an intimidating place to be your first time there. You likely do not know what most of the equipment is outside of the obvious fixtures, and trying to navigate a busy gym during peak times can be a nightmare. This is why it can be important start with a gym induction, and to simply walk around the place to see what you can and can’t do. Asking questions such as what the weightlifting chalk policy can help illuminate what actions you should be taking.

Sometimes, it can be hard to simply get in a routine schedule. If you haven’t gone to the gym for some time, what makes your current need so different? Also, how might you ingratiate yourself into the fitness lifestyle well? We’d recommend that finding a shoulder to lean on could be a great idea. Perhaps you could look online at a forum dedicated to your local area, and try to find a gym buddy that way. Perhaps you might ask one of your friends to start this new lifestyle with you, if they have also suggested that they wish to become fitter.

When you have someone waiting on you as you’re waiting on them, both of you will find it much harder to let the other person down. This can help you both enjoy one another’s company and also gain a stronger and more dependable approach when helping each other overcome their lifts.

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with doing this. In fact, it can be a much safer method of attending the gym. For example, having someone ‘spot you’ on the bench press can help you avoid being punished by gravity if placing too much weight on the bar. You can also both help each other with scheduling, your diets, observing the other’s form, and giving one another safety pointers. In fact, the more specialized an athlete becomes, the more they will have to rely on the opinions and help of other people. So as a novice, there’s absolutely zero shame in finding this for yourself, and the same goes for the use of excellent personal trainers.

Getting Active & Alert

While many of us love attending the gym, getting up at an early hour in the morning, walking to the gym in the pouring rain, and having to wake yourself up on the treadmill or by lifting weights can be enjoyable, yet a little rough to experience. Sometimes, we might wake up feeling full of energy and well rested. Other times, we might feel the complete opposite.

Does that mean we should cancel our gym session the moment we feel just a little tired? Of course not, that would be rather ridiculous. But it might also be that we need just a little help in getting active and alert each morning. For example, it might be that you decide to homebrew beautiful filter coffee to keep you alert and active each morning. You might also decide to use pre-workout to help you get in the zone. You might decide to run to the gym in order to wake up, or perhaps join a certain specialized class you must attend in order to get the blood moving. On top of that, ZMA supplements can help you feel more alert after a great night of rest.

Getting active and alert is the key to success with your fitness lifestyle. We would recommend you consider the powerful benefits of doing this. You never know just how much it could help.

Supplementation

Added supplementation can be a wonderful thing. From using Vitamin C and D supplements to help your immune system (preventing you from catching something such as a seasonal flu from gym equipment,) purchasing T5 fat burners to help you drop weight naturally, and also fulvic acid can help you gain minerals you might have lost out on before.

Protein supplements can help you repair your muscles after an intense gym session, and help you meet your daily macro requirement. On top of that, weight shakes can help you bulk up and put weight on, allowing you to exceed your daily need for certain calories if hoping to build muscle. BCAA’s can help your muscles repair even more appropriately, as they are literally providing the amino acids necessary to help you heal in the most fundamental manner possible.

If you have a fitness issue, either hard work, readjusting your schedule, sleeping, eating better, or supplementation can help it. But supplementation is often a dirty word, because of all the questionable products that can be sold, especially overseas. But enjoying the use of these, if properly vetted, can help you get to the next level of your fitness life. To that extent, this can be a net positive.

With these tips, you’re certain to help yourself on your fitness journey!

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The Relationship Between Work & Health

May 28, 2019 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

You have heard plenty in the past about the work/life balance – but what about the work/health balance? While it is not necessarily clear cut to say that working more means having less health, there is something of a link there which is worth looking into if you want to try and make the most of your life. Your health is obviously the most important thing to you in the world, and as long as you are living in a way which pays respect to that, you should find that you are moving in the right direction. But there are many ways in which your work can get in the way of that, and it is a good idea to try and look into what you can do to stop that from happening too much. In this post, we will look at some of the ways in which your work and your health are related, and what you can do to make sure you find the right balance.

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Choosing A Job

Let’s be honest: most of the time, people choose jobs based on circumstance and chance rather than a top-down kind of objective approach. That is the nature of working in the world today, and that is the reality for most people. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t choose to try and put a little more effort into finding a job that you will hopefully love, and one which is not going to cause you too much strain or trouble with your health. If you are thinking of switching jobs or getting a job, you will want to keep your health at the forefront of your mind. As long as you do that, you should find that you are much more likely to get hold of a job that will be fairly good for you, or at least not do you too much harm. Again, this is not always possible to do, but insofar as it is, you should make sure that you are happy to make the right choice and always put your health first ahead of any job.

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Working Safely

An important way to make sure that your work is not going to negatively affect your health is by focusing on what you need to do to work safely. The more that you are able to work in safety, the more likely it is that you will keep your health where it needs to be, and that’s obviously what we all need and want. There are many things to consider here to make sure that you are working as safely as necessary. For a start, there are likely to be a number of health and safety rules which you need to adhere to in your workplace, so make sure that you are aware of these and that you appreciate what they mean and really entail. You should also make sure that you approach your work with common sense and don’t do anything unsafe on purpose, and that you don’t do anything physical which you know you probably can’t do. Remember that your employer has their side to keep up here too, and if they don’t then you should seriously consider contacting a personal injury lawyer to get their legal assistance. As long as you do that, and you work safely, you can at least be sure that your work won’t cause you any actual injuries, which is a hugely important thing to be aware of on the whole.

Taking Regular Breaks

One of the ways in which work can affect your health is if you work too much, an affliction which many people find that they adhere to from time to time. If you do work too much, then it will only mean that you are going to cause your body and mind to experience much more stress, and that will inhibit the function of your immune system to the point where you are considerably more likely to develop an illness at some point in the future. This is clearly no good for you at all, and absolutely not worth the extra working hours. Instead, you should aim to take regular breaks wherever you can, so that you can be sure you are going to keep that stress as low as necessary, and not allow it to become too much. There will be a legal requirement for break time which you should follow, and hopefully your employer will let you take a little more too, so make sure that you are happy to do that if you want to really look after yourself. Taking breaks is essential for your health.

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Eating Well

Many people fail to eat properly when they are at work. This might be because they are rushed off their feet and they don’t find it easy to get hold of good food, or it might be that the stress of the day means that they crave fast food. Whatever the underlying reason, you need to try and make sure that you don’t go too far down that hole. Instead, try to make a point of eating as well as you possibly can when you are on lunch break and other breaks. You can do this by preparing a healthy meal at home which you bring in, or simply by making sure that you make a point of making better decisions when you buy your lunch. The healthier you eat during the working day, the better off your health will be on the whole – and you will also find that it makes it much easier to carry on working without getting too overwhelmed or stressed too. Food is one of the most important parts of this whole process, and you should make sure that you treat it as such. Your diet is the central pinnacle of your health, especially when you are already stressed from work.

Understanding the relationship between work and health and taking the steps above will help you to lead a much healthier and happier life!

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Food Intolerance Testing with York Test Labs Pt 2: Results

May 28, 2019 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

A couple weeks ago, I shared about Part One of my food intolerance testing with York Test Labs. Quick summary: I was given the opportunity to take an at-home food and drink intolerance test. I sent two little cotton swabs of blood to be tested for over 200 common intolerances. Note: this blood test checks for intolerances (some are possible intolerances), not allergies.

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I’m back to share my results with you! Via email, I received these results:

The top red ones (in the first photo) with the black dots are what my blood reacted to. The only one I’m sad and surprised by is the cocoa bean! I’ll definitely have to get more info on the specifics of that. If I can’t have chocolate ever, what kind of life would that be?! 😉

I’m not surprised by the milk and eggs (including yolk). I’m bummed about beef, because I love a good cheeseburger. With the eggs, it’s funny: exactly 5 years ago, I started eating food that only felt good in my body, even though some of the foods I couldn’t eat were considered healthy. Here’s the post:

That post was specifically talking about eggs! Eggs have always made me feel bloated, despite never feeling full. It felt good reading these results and knowing it wasn’t all in my head.

The yellow food/drinks with the black dots are things my blood sort of reacted to. Those are possible intolerances, but not a “for sure.” Everything else, I didn’t have a reaction to! Pretty awesome.

Had I taken this test a year ago, I’d be so sad about the intolerances to wine. But, luckily, I no longer drink, so it’s not a big deal to me.

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After receiving the results, you’re given a phone number to call and schedule TWO 30-minute nutritional therapy sessions! You’ll talk with a professional to better understand your results and ask any questions. You’ll also receive a food diary and guidebook.

I feel extremely satisfied with the testing process with York Test Labs, and the results I received. I highly recommend checking out their website to learn more, & to purchase your own kit! There’s nothing more important than your health.

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The Traditions Of Easter Food

September 25, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

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At different times of the year, we have traditional dishes and meals we associated with that occasion. For example, we eat Turkey at Christmas and also on Thanksgiving. At Easter, it is lamb.

It is something that we have done for many years, and a lot of us never question the reasons why. After all, we are simply used to it, and it is the way it is. However, it is certainly interesting to delve deeper and find out why these traditional meals have become staples for dates like this.

That is what we are going to take a look at in this blog post. We will reveal why lamb is the chosen meal for Easter, as well as looking at eggs and their link with this spring celebration.

First and foremost, it is vital to take a look at the role lamb has played over the years when it comes to this celebration and Christianity in general. Let’s look at a few examples!

The reference to lamb in Christianity goes way back. In fact, it stars in the work of Genesis, when Abraham was summoned to sacrifice his offspring.
It was popular superstition that the devil could never take the shape of a lamb, despite being able to take the form of all other animals. This is because of a lamb’s religious symbolization.
Lamb is a lucky omen. Many centuries ago it was considered lucky to meet a lamb. This was the case at all times of the year, but even more so during this holiday.
A prayer for the blessing of lambs was written by the Benedictine monks in the 7th century.
A whole roasted lamb has long been a feature of the Pope’s Easter Dinner.
Availability must also be considered. This is because lambs historically came to the market around the time of Easter.
As you can see, there are many different reasons why lamb has become the meat of choice during this period. Of course, there are two other popular symbols associated with the celebration as well – eggs and the Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunny does not have any religious symbolization. Rather, it represents the arrival of spring.

Eggs on the other hand have a wide association with Christianity. They were decorated and exchanged as gifts before the birth of Christ. Early Christians were not allowed to eat them during Lent, so when Lent concluded they celebrated by eating eggs. They also symbolize rebirth and rejuvenation.

We often give people Easter Eggs and we partake in egg decorating activities for Easter. However, you can also incorporate eggs into your Easter meal. For example, you can serve eggs at breakfast. The eggs florentine recipe here is a delicious one!

Hopefully, you now have a better understanding of the different types of food that are served over the Easter period. Next year, you can eat your Easter meal knowing where the tradition has come from and why it is considered so important.

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Working My Way Toward Wellness with Stretch Therapy – Week One

September 19, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

I’ve been experiencing some kind of chronic pain for at least 5 years. My worst pain is in my low back, followed by hip pain (in both hips, but mainly my right hip), and as of the last year, my right neck/shoulder (thanks to surgery and at least one wonky nerve).

In Las Vegas (Summerlin specifically), there’s a stretch therapy studio called Kika Stretch Studios. I think it might be my saving grace!

At this studio, a highly trained Kika therapist gently assists the client with stretching. I’d say Kika stretch therapy is a mash up of yoga, Pilates, physical therapy, and massage therapy (4 of my favorite things!). The stretch sessions are designed to relieve the body of muscle pain, tension, and fatigue.

“Revive your body and ease your mind. The Kika Method© is meant for anyone who wants to move and feel the natural way that you were designed to.”
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I’m starting a 5-week wellness journey where I’ll participate in a Kika stretch therapy session every Friday (after the busy work week and before the relaxing weekend!). The stretch therapist I’ll be working with is Tamara.

I’m really excited and can’t wait to share all about my experience and progress – I hope you choose to follow along with me! I’ll be posting here on my blog, as well as my Instagram and Facebook pages.

Be on the lookout for a “first session” post in a couple days!

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Don’t Let Chronic Pain Break Your Back

September 10, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

Do you suffer from chronic pain? Well, you’re not alone. Chronic pain is a lot more common than most people realize. Indeed, millions of people suffer from issues with chronic pain and this certainly becomes more of a common issue as you age. It’s important that you don’t let chronic pain take over your life. Instead, you need to figure out how to deal with it the right way. So, let’s look at some of the best options.

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Think About Cause

The first step should always be trying to determine what is the cause of your chronic pain. Now, unfortunately, this isn’t often an easy question to answer and there are a few reasons for that. First of all, it’s possible that there isn’t a known cause for your pain even when you go to the doctor’s. Second, you might find that it’s something that you didn’t expect or weren’t prepared for. You might suffer from GERD and this condition can cause severe pain. If you think this might be the issue, then you should consider consulting a gastroenterologist. They can provide the treatment you need.

Pain can also be psychological which is why many individuals find that they benefit from getting cognitive therapy. With cognitive therapy, you can usually address the root cause of the pain which could be an emotional issue from your past.

Once you understand the cause of your issue, you will be more than halfway to tackling the problem! However, it’s not quite enough.

Look At Coping Mechanisms

The next step will always be to explore coping mechanisms and ways to deal with your chronic pain more effectively. Cognitive retraining therapy can help a great deal. With this type of therapy, you can train your mind to essentially ignore the pain and treat it like a sensation that is not relevant. This allows many people to live with the pain far more effectively and lead more normal lives.

You might also want to think about trying herbal medicine rather than the typical meds prescribed by a doctor. For instance, many people have found great results with CBD. This is understandable as CBD does seem to have widespread benefits for both the body and the mind.

A lot of people who suffer from chronic pain do tend to avoid exercise however this can be beneficial too. Or at least it will be as long as you choose the right type of exercise. Specifically, swimming can be great because the water helps release and loosen the joints and muscles throughout the body. Tension will always make chronic pain far worse and more noticeable.

We hope this helps you understand some of the best and most effective ways to deal with your chronic pain. Chronic pain can feel like a nightmare, but if you take the right steps and follow the best strategy, then it doesn’t have to take over your life. You can still enjoy yourself and have fun with your passions as well as your family.

Thank you for reading!

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5 Signs You’re Close To Burning Out

September 9, 2020 By lyndsinreallife 1 Comment

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Human beings can only take so much stress and physical exertion. If you’re constantly pushing your body and mind to the limits, you’ll eventually burn out.

Nobody wants to reach this ‘burn-out’ stage – you’ll either get to a point where you don’t want to get up in the morning or you’ll have a nervous breakdown. You could even push yourself to the point of physical illness or self-harm if you’re not careful.

Below are five signs that you may be getting close to burning out (and what you can do to prevent this).

You feel physically and emotionally exhausted

Physical and emotional exhaustion are a clear sign that you’ve been pushing yourself too hard. This is likely from denying yourself free time, and possibly even sacrificing sleep to juggle responsibilities.

You constantly feel restless – even after accomplishing a task

People on the brink of burn-out often feel as if they have an ever-growing queue of tasks to complete. As a result, when one task is accomplished, you may not feel any sense of gratitude, because there are still so many tasks left to take on.

You no longer see the value of certain responsibilities

Certain responsibilities may have lost the value that they once held. In most cases, people stop caring about their job. The idea of meeting targets and impressing customers may all seem meaningless. Similarly, you may start to see no value in doing tasks such as housework or exercise.

You feel like the quality of everything you do is slipping

You may feel that you’re constantly making mistakes or cutting corners to get things done. While you may just about be staying on top of things, there could be a sense that nothing is being done as well as you’d like.

Any free time you get is spent recovering

Instead of doing anything productive with your free time, you could find that any free time you get is spent recovering – you may not want to do anything more than nap or watch the TV. Even this recovery time may not be enough, causing exhaustion to continue building up.

How to prevent burnout

Think that you may be on the brink of a burn-out? If you act now, you may be able to prevent things getting any worse. Here are just a few ways to prevent burn-out.

Allow others to take some of the strain

Consider the responsibilities that you are juggling and whether there is any way of getting support. If parenthood is getting on top of you, consider asking someone to babysit regularly to take some of the strain off. If caring for aging loved ones is taking up a lot of your energy, you could consider looking into hospice care. At work meanwhile, there may be tasks that you can delegate to colleagues or get help with.

Set clear boundaries

Try to keep clear boundaries between work and family life. Make sure that you’re finishing work at a certain time so that you can spend enough time with your family. Similarly, make sure that family life isn’t interfering with your work performance.

Avoid being a perfectionist

Perfectionists are often more prone to burn-out because they invest huge amounts of time ensuring that all the details are attended to. Not all these details may be necessary – it could be time to prioritize what is important.

Eliminate unhealthy sources of stress

Your stress could be due to an overly demanding employer or a toxic partner that expects too much of you. It could be time to quit your job or leave your partner to help eliminate the burden.

•Are you feeling burned out? What do you do to try to remedy that?

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The Most Important Dietary Requirements We All Have

September 9, 2020 By lyndsinreallife 1 Comment

Anyone keen to improve the diet they are eating will need to first look into what kind of changes they might need to make in general. You might be keen to try and improve your overall health, for instance by eating better and exercising more, and you might have a specific goal in mind like losing a certain amount of weight over a period of time. But before even all of that, it’s good to know about some of the essentials of the kind of dietary requirements that we all have – the sorts of things that you should be aiming to fit into your diet for the sake of posterity. Let’s take a look at some of those now!

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Fiber

First of all, make sure that you are getting plenty of fiber in your diet. Without fiber, your digestive system can’t properly break down the waste in your food, and you could give yourself stool problems. If left alone, those issues can later become much more serious, to the point where you might need to rely upon ostomy supplies or where you could even find yourself with colon cancer – a very serious problem indeed. You can help to keep all that at bay simply by getting a little more fiber into your diet every day, which you can do by eating more grains and cereals, and beans.

Vitamins

One of the main reasons why it is so important to eat a wide variety of vegetables and fruits is that it allows your body to get all those vitamins that are necessary for your good health and for your survival. If you are eating a rainbow of different veggies, you will be getting vitamins A, C and E, amongst others, and that will enable your body to operate as well as possible at all times. If you lack any of these vitamins, it can mean that your body is going to struggle to work as well as you would hope, and you could even cause yourself to have a weaker immune system in the long run as well. Make sure you get plenty of vitamins and you could really make a difference to your life.

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Variation

The most important thing of all when it comes to diet is to ensure that you are eating as much of a variation of different foods as you can. That is absolutely true when it comes to making sure you have many different kinds of vegetables, but also more broadly in ensuring you are eating something from each of the major food groups. While that doesn’t mean you have to follow the old rules of eating a certain amount of meat and so on every day – you can actually get by without meat perfectly healthily – it does mean that you should focus on getting all of the same minerals and nutrients that you would have done with meat. If you can do that, you will be much healthier indeed.

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Could Your Reltionship To Money Change? Let’s Explore

August 28, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

Whether you are in your 20’s right now, hitting the later years in life, or are looking back at that time in your life, the relationship any person would have had with money and their bank balance will more resemble a roller coaster right than stability. Wouldn’t you agree? It’s that whole desire to start being an adult and responsible for things, and bad decisions or choices can be made. Not saving money and investing it into a property. Getting into debt because you want the latest fashion trends or you just couldn’t resist that big night out that was planned at the end of the month. Many of us will relate to the somewhat frazzled relationship with money and find that the older we get, the wiser we can become. But, it is always worth it to try and change your relationship. So if you happen to be starting out your adult years right now, or want to educate someone younger, here are some of the top tips to help change your relationship with money in your young adult years.

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Is debt the answer?

Well, no. Credit cards and loans can be the right course of action if you need to make a big purchase, but it isn’t the right answer for you if it happens to be that you rely on credit cards or an overdraft to simply pay your bills and survive each month. Something’s got to give. This is why it is worth looking at your financial situation and making some changes. This is why websites like dtss.us/money-creation.html can be very useful and informative. Of course, debt sometimes is necessary, for example, we can get ourselves into debt through college and university. But even then, there are ways to ensure that you have a much better relationship with it once you leave and graduate. What we must always remember is that we only get the benefit of debt once, and then it needs to be paid off.

Researching other ways to boost your bank balance

There has got to be different ways you can boost your bank balance. Some people like to sell unwanted things online and keep them home decluttered. Others like to fill out online surveys or perform mystery shops. People make and sell things on online platforms like Etsy, and even blog and use their own internet spaces to make money through advertising. The options are endless it is just a case of finding the right thing for you.

Budgeting wisely to ensure that you stretch every penny

Finally, budgeting is something that we should be educated on from a young age as sometimes when you have a bank balance boosted by wages, it is difficult to ensure that bills get paid and what you can or can’t spend your money on. Budgeting is an excellent way to ensure that every penny stretches as far as it can do. Things like meal planning and regularly analysing your outgoings are great ways to reduce your bills.

Let’s hope these suggestions help you to have a better relationship with your money moving forward! Good luck!

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Health

Common Digestive Issues That You May Face

August 28, 2020 By lyndsinreallife 1 Comment

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Digestive issues are pretty common nowadays. Different conditions require different treatment, or different changes in lifestyle, to alleviate symptoms and offer relief. So, it’s important that you are aware of the symptoms of issues you may face. This will help you to make the relevant changes as quickly as possible if you ever do experience them! Here are three of the most common digestive issues experienced by adults!

Constipation

Constipation is one of the most common digestive issues in the world. If you are constipated, you will experience difficulty passing stools as easily and regularly as you should. You may have fewer than three bowel movements a week, you may pass dry or hard stools, you may have to strain during bowel movements or you could even experience a rectal blockage. Now, for most people, constipation is an occasional thing. But for others, it is regular. Common causes of constipation include:

a low-fiber diet
a diet high in meat, milk or cheese
dehydration
lack of exercise
delaying the impulse to have a bowel movement
travel or other changes in routine
medications like high calcium antacids and pain medications
Pregnancy

Most of these can be tackled easily or are temporary. If you change your lifestyle to encourage bowel movements and are still experiencing problems though, you may want to visit a doctor. They could recommend stool softener tablets or diagnose underlying conditions causing the constipation.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Another common digestive issue is IBS or “irritable bowel syndrome”. It is estimated that one in five people suffer from this condition at any given time. It is identified by:

Stomach cramps
Bloating
Diarrhoea
Constipation

While few people will experience these problems constantly, they do come and go and IBS tends to be a lifelong issue that doesn’t resolve itself. There’s no cure for IBS, but it can be managed with help from medication and lifestyle changes. If you feel you may be suffering from IBS, make sure to consult a doctor who will be able to confirm your suspicions and can give specific recommendations in regards to your lifestyle and habits.

Diverticulitis

Diverticulitis isn’t as well known as constipation or IBS. But it is still a relatively common digestive issue. When you have diverticulitis, you develop pouches – or “diverticula” – within your colon walls. These pouches can become inflamed or irritated, causing severe discomfort. Unfortunately, this is another condition that doesn’t have an outright cure. But doctors generally recommend that people with diverticulitis incorporate more fibre into their diet to help with the condition. Again, if you are worried that you may have diverticulitis, it’s best to visit your doctor for an official diagnosis and individual advice.

These are just three digestive issues that commonly affect the adult population. So, it’s important that you are aware of their symptoms. If you have any concerns with your own digestive health, the best piece of advice is to visit your doctor. They’ll be able to identify the specific cause and set you out on the right path to relief and comfort!

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Health

7 Tips To Stay Fit Towards Old Age

August 26, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

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Health is wealth, and before you think about achieving anything, you need to be in good health. Do not take your health for granted. Later in life, when you do not experience any signs of hearing loss, diabetes, or heart illnesses, you will thank yourself. So, follow these health-enhancing habits and live a good life.

Exercise regularly

To prevent or reduce the effects of issues like heart illnesses, osteoporosis, depression, high blood pressure, and stroke, you should exercise regularly. It even helps you easily fall asleep and stay asleep for a longer time. It also keeps your weight at a normal level, by burning excess calories, and contributing to the management of blood sugar and levels of insulin. This decreases your chances of getting type two diabetes. So, try being active for about 60 minutes each day, and it will go a long way in maintaining your health. Your bones and muscles get stronger when you exercise. And as you grow older, loss of bone density also slows down when you exercise regularly.

Drink in moderation

Experts suggest that two drinks a day are enough for men and one drink a day for women. Too much alcohol could cause damage to the liver, as well as cancer in the throat, pancreas, and even the liver. Alcohol abuse has been the cause of a lot of deaths from car accidents to murders and even suicide. Also, avoid drinking while driving, or when you’re pregnant.

Reduce smoking or quit if you can

Smoking is a harmful habit. It can cause heart diseases and even cancers in the lungs, mouth, or throat. Emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are also caused by excessive smoking. It is better to quit smoking now than to wait until it’s too late.

Practice safe sex

Use protection anytime you have sex with someone you’re not married to prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Using condoms protects you from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Also, get tested immediately if you suspect any STD.

Protect your skin

Sun exposure can cause skin cancer, which is the most common type of cancer in the United States. So, try to limit your exposure to the sun by protecting your skin with protective clothing when outside. Also, use sunscreen on exposed skin, especially your hand and face. Consider the broad-spectrum sunscreens which will block both UVA and UVB rays.

Try to lose weight if you’re overweight

Weight problems are one of the most common health issues a lot of people face. Being overweight, you expose yourself to so many health risks, including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart diseases, type two diabetes, and stroke. Arthritis in the weight-bearing joints is also caused by being overweight. So, consider working on your weight to maintain a standard weight and stay away from weight-related illnesses. The general recommendation is to start early and slow. Eventually, you’ll get the hang of it.

Eat a balanced diet

Try to eat a low-fat diet with lots of fruits and vegetables and try choosing diets that are low in saturated fat and cholesterol. Consider lowering your intake of sugar and salt or stop consuming them altogether if you can. Also, reduce your intake of total fat. Skipping meals is a no-no if it comes to balancing your diet because it lowers your rate of metabolism. Three major meals and two snacks between meals is normal. Try your best not to skip breakfast as it is a very vital meal of the day. Healthy food will increase your energy and make you more productive. It also makes the immune system stronger and prevents weight gain. A balanced diet with variation provides the nutrients needed to avoid nutritional deficiencies. Healthy eating prevents you from getting certain diseases like diabetes and heart illnesses. And even if you do fall ill, you can better manage it if you follow a balanced diet.

Stay hydrated

To stay healthy, take a lot of fluids. Fluids are crucial in maintaining the function of the systems in the body. They also take nutrients to the cells, flush bacteria from the bladder, and prevent constipation. Older people become dehydrated, especially in the summer when it’s hot, and there’s much more sweat. They do not easily feel thirsty. This could be a problem, and especially for those on medication that causes fluid loss, it can cause weakness, low blood pressure, confusion, dizziness, and dark-colored urine.

The bottom line is that it may be challenging to achieve anything worthwhile if you’re not healthy and so you should take it seriously.

Nutrition

4 Superfoods to Power Your Day

August 22, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

When you choose to make your health and wellness a priority, it requires changing things inside and out. One of the major things people tend to look at when they want to take control of their overall health is their diet.

Paying attention to what you eat is an important factor in bettering your health, in general. It doesn’t matter what your overall health goal is. Whether you want to lose weight, improve your cardiovascular health, or lower your risk of certain diseases, it’s never a bad idea to make dietary changes that can boost your body’s immune system naturally.

One of the best ways to do that is by including more superfoods in your diet. Most superfoods contain high amounts of antioxidants, which are substances that can either delay or prevent certain types of cell damage. That helps to lower your risk of a variety of different diseases while making your system stronger in the process.

So, what are some of the best superfoods you can include in your diet to boost your antioxidant intake?

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1. Dark Chocolate

Just to prove that something indulgent can be extremely healthy too, we’re starting out our list with dark chocolate! Now, we’re not encouraging you to eat an entire chocolate cake every day. But, the antioxidants in cocoa can help to reduce inflammation and lower blood pressure.

It has also been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, and raise your levels of “good” cholesterol. The darker the chocolate (the higher the cocoa percentage) the better, so don’t reach for that milk chocolate bar if you’re trying to get any health benefits. A small serving of dark chocolate each day will not only satisfy your sweet tooth but can help your body in many other ways.

2. Blueberries

Blueberries are often one of the first foods people think of when antioxidants come to mind. There is a good reason for that.

Blueberries are often touted as a food that contains the highest amount of antioxidants above other fruits and vegetables. Plus, it helps that they’re delicious and versatile!

Some of the benefits of blueberries include decreasing inflammation and lowering the risk factors of heart disease. There have also been studies that have suggested blueberries can help to delay the decline in brain function that tends to happen naturally with aging.

3. Kale

Kale is more than just a fad diet trend. It is one of the most nutritious greens known to man, and it’s also very versatile. If you don’t particularly like the taste of kale or aren’t sure how to prepare it, you can “hide” the flavor in a fruit smoothie. Or, try delicious baked kale chips with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast.

Kale contains many immune-boosting antioxidants, but it is also loaded with vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, K, and C. Many people following a vegan lifestyle enjoy kale because it is a great plant-based source of calcium. Needless to say, a little bit of kale goes a long way when it comes to your health and the nutrients your body needs.

4. Beans

Beans have many health benefits that should make them a regular part of your diet. They are high in fiber and a wonderful source of antioxidants. But, the most important antioxidant in certain types of beans (like pinto) is kaempferol. This powerful antioxidant has been shown to reduce cancer growth, especially with breast, kidney, and lung cancers.

Beans are inexpensive and easy to find, so there is no reason not to add more of them into your life and experience the benefits right away.

Switching to a Super Diet

Getting the nutrients you need through your food is one of the best things you can do for both your body and mind. But, if you are particularly deficient in certain nutrients, or you’re having a hard time eating the foods that can really boost your health, taking natural supplements is a great way to still give your body what it needs.

For example, if you want to boost your antioxidant intake, red polyphenol powder can help by taking it every day.

Remember, by making your health a priority, you’re doing something kind for yourself. There are many more superfoods to consider that aren’t on this list, so don’t be afraid to do your research on different foods and how their antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals can improve your immunity! You’ll also lower your risk of certain diseases, and simply feel better and stronger from the inside out.

What types of superfoods do you like?

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4 Wellness Tips to Keep You At Your Healthiest

August 19, 2020 By lyndsinreallife 2 Comments

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You should always take your health seriously, and if you haven’t been up until this point, then now is the time to start. No more sitting back and thinking that your health is always going to be okay no matter what you do, because this simply isn’t the case. By not addressing your health and making sure you’re doing everything in your power to keep it in good shape, you are potentially harming yourself. As such, we’re going to be looking at some wellness tips in this article so that you can stay as healthy as you can be. Keep reading down below if you want to find out more.

Pay Attention to What You Eat

You should always pay attention your diet. Everyone has different preferences, different allergies, and that is why what works for one is not going to work for all. You’ve got to create a balanced diet based around what you do eat, and this can be harder than you think. If you are struggling, then you can always talk to a professional, such as a nutritionist, who will be able to help you come up with some fantastic ideas for meals that will keep you within your limits.

It is important that you learn a whole range of ways to cook so that you’re not getting bored with what you are eating. Everything is okay in moderation, so don’t feel like you can’t eat something that you want

just because it isn’t considered healthy. However, when you can, the healthy snacks are going to be the best. For example, you could learn how to roast pumpkin seeds, add these to a meal, or simply eat them on their own. There are so many tasty snacks out there that you could discover if you just open your mind a little more.

Speak To A Medical Professional

Medical professionals have studied for years to get where they are, so you should see them if you think there is something wrong. Even if you just suspect that something is up because you have a hunch, it is always going to be a case of better safe than sorry. You don’t want to not see someone, and then down the line figure out you have an illness that could have been treated earlier, and more effectively. These people are here to help you, so let them do their job and keep you in the best possible health.

Even if you don’t think there is anything wrong with you, you should still be seeing your doctor every six months for a check-up. You never know, there are some silent illnesses out there that don’t have any symptoms, so the only way to know they are there is with tests. You need to be fully informed about your health as well, so if you do have any questions, make sure you ask them.

What About Your Mental Health?

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health, so you’ve got to be taking care of that too. If you notice that something isn’t quite right, take some kind of action. Speak to someone, make a lifestyle change of some sort, or whatever you think is best at the time. Mental health can be tricky, but there are measures in place to ensure that nobody has to suffer on their own. Another scary thing about mental health is that it can start to impact your physical health if it is left unchecked. You could notice things like tiredness, headaches, upset stomach, and a whole range of other symptoms that are linked to your mental health.

Talk to someone, whether that is someone you trust or a professional. A problem shared is a problem halved, and once you’re not dealing with it on your own anymore, everything seems a little more manageable.

Dare You To Move

Finally, we dare you to move. Exercise is crucial to maintaining your health because if you’re not careful, your muscles are going to lose mass, making you weak. Even something as simple as walking for half an hour per day is good enough to keep this away. You can complete higher intensity workouts if you like depending on what your goal is, but the minimum is to go for a walk at least four times per week.

We hope that you have found this article helpful. You should now know some of the best wellness tips that will keep you as healthy as possible. Put these into practice, and your health should stay in good condition, hopefully, for years to come.

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