Stay Healthy Through Good Diet and Exercise

Some of the most important things you can do to avoid getting sick - and not just from cold and flu, but anything else out there that is contagious - is to keep your body as strong and healthy as possible. Two of the best ways to do that are to eat a healthy diet and exercise daily.

Here is what that may look like. 

Tips for Eating Healthy

Improving your diet to eat healthier can seem like a challenge. But, there is a lot you can do. The key is to start and make small improvements as you go along. A great place to start is by cutting out sugar and processed foods. Replace them with whole food options where you can. For example, have an apple instead of a candy bar when you need a snack. Fix some scrambled eggs instead of pouring a bowl of sugary cereal in the morning. Skip the fast-food burger and fix a salad to take to lunch. You get the idea.

From there, I would encourage you to add more fresh fruits and...

Hydration is important to living healthy. National Hydration Day, recognized on June 23, was created to honor the late football coach Victor Hawkins. He had created a special hydrating mouthguard to keep his players healthy on the field.

Drinking enough water each day is good for overall health. 

Plain drinking water has zero calories, so it can also help with managing body weight and reducing caloric intake when substituted for drinks with calories, like sodas.

Drinking water can prevent dehydration, a condition that can cause unclear thinking, result in mood change, cause your body to overheat, lead to constipation, and kidney stones.

Exercise can be for your health, but working out while dehydrated is not healthy. Water provides your body with the fuel you need to get through a workout or a busy afternoon outside.

When you are properly hydrated, you are able to exercise in a healthy way, making your mind and your body happy.

Water & Nutrition

The Institute of...

3 Simple Ways to Strengthen Your Immune System This Winter

We all have times when we could use a little extra boost to our immune system. Cold and flu season is certainly part of that time. Or, the long winter weeks when we are stuck inside and more likely to catch something. It is also important anytime you board a plane or when your kids start school.

Check out the CDC's info on the flu season.

Here are simple things you can do daily:

This brings up a good point: For best results, implement daily. 

Let’s start. 

Eat Plenty of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

All systems of your body work best when they are properly fed. This includes your immune system. Stick to a mainly whole-foods-based diet that includes plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. If you feel like you might be a little under the weather or suspect that you may have come into contact with someone sick, increasing your intake of Vitamin C may help as well. Eat a few...

The holidays may be a very challenging time. You might have concerns about weight gain, family members, work, money, and all kinds of other things. The delightful news is that you can maintain your mental health strength and vibrancy during the holidays, even with all these concerns.

You are able to have great joy in the busiest of times with some positive choices. Happiness comes from inside, and taking control of your life gives you both confidence and joy. But during the holiday season, it may look as if your life gets out of control very quickly. There is constantly too much to do. And, people are largely more demanding of your time and energy.

Three actions to protect and preserve your mental health during the holidays:

1. Keep in mind the importance of quiet time. One of the most substantial stressors you may have to deal with when the holidays are in full swing is the shortage of personal time. It is easy to get wrapped up in everyone else's drama and not...

The Importance of Work-Life Balance

The importance of maintaining a healthy balance between a woman's professional and personal life cannot be overstated. It is crucial to prioritize self-care and relaxation alongside career goals and responsibilities. A work-life balance can increase happiness, productivity, and overall well-being.

Achieving a healthy work-life balance is crucial for women's well-being and satisfaction. When their personal and professional lives align, it can lead to better relationships, increased productivity, and improved mental health.

Let's delve into the significance of maintaining a balance between work and personal life and the potential consequences of an imbalance.

Understanding Work-Life Balance

Achieving a work-life balance is essential for maintaining overall well-being and productivity. The concept revolves around striking a balance between the demands of work and personal life. A healthy work-life balance involves finding a way to meet...

The novel coronavirus surfaced in a Chinese seafood and poultry market in December 2019. We saw the first case in the U.S. in January. Now, in February, the World Health Organization (W.H.O.) proposed an official name for the disease the novel coronavirus causes: COVID-19. this is an acronym that stands for coronavirus disease 2019. COVID-19 has spread to nearly every country worldwide. 

What are the signs of COVID-19?

Current symptoms reported for patients with COVID-19 have included mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough, difficulty breathing, and fatigue.

Less common symptoms:

• Aches and pains

• Sore throat

• Diarrhea

• Conjunctivitis

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• a rash on the skin, or discoloration of fingers or toes

On average it takes 5–6 days from when someone is infected with the virus for symptoms to show, however it can take up to 14 days

If you develop symptoms such as fever, cough, and/or difficulty breathing,...

A novel coronavirus is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified.

There are many types of human coronaviruses including some that commonly cause mild upper-respiratory tract illnesses. The virus causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is not the same as the coronaviruses that commonly circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold.

COVID-19 is a new disease, caused by a novel (or new) coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans. The name of this disease was selected following the World Health Organization (WHO) best practice for the naming of new human infectious diseases.

On February 11, 2020, the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease that is causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak, first identified in Wuhan China. The new name of this disease is coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19. In COVID-19, ‘CO’ stands for ‘corona,’ ‘VI’ for...

This COVID-19 crisis has radically changed our lives. Just a few months ago, we had no idea our 'world' would be our homes!

This crisis is a powerful reminder of how important freedom is - and how much we need human connection!

Remember, you are not alone. Because what is DIFFERENT here is that everyone is impacted! Your neighbor, mom, boss, friends, and counterparts worldwide are all going through something similar.

So, it's important to remember:

Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms - to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way. Viktor E. Frankl

This is the challenge each of us must rise to today! If we are going to be at home, we may as well make the most of it.

Here Are 10 Things You Can do to Make Your Life Better while Physically Isolated:

1) Create a Healthy, Supportive Routine

When we feel powerless or helpless (as so many of us do at the moment), one straightforward thing is to create a...