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Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Coach

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Healthy Travel : Basic Travel Tips

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Healthy Travel series kick-off article – Basic Travel Tips. Check back for future posts to read more about my healthy travel tips!

Summer is here and it is time to hit the road for a vacation or maybe you are just headed out of town on business.  Take some time to plan early and pack smart to keep your trip healthy.

Basic Travel Tips

TravelingHere are a few basic travel tips to help you stay healthy whether you are traveling by car, plane, train or boat.

Medical supplies: Place your daily medications and other medical supplies near you at all times either in your carry-on bag or your purse.  This may include over-the-counter pain relievers, bandages, insulin, inhalers and alcohol-based hand wipes.

Stay hydrated: Minimize your intake of alcohol and caffeinated beverages while flying to keep from getting dehydrated.  Consider bottled water while traveling to stay safe and hydrated. [Read more…]

Benefits of Berries

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Top 5 Healthy Foods series third article – Benefits of Berries. Check back for future posts to read more about my top 5 healthy foods.

Berries are super foods loaded with fiber which helps you feel full longer. Berries top the chart in antioxidant power, reduce inflammation and slow down the oxidation process that causes disease and rapid aging.

By incorporating berries into your diet you may reduce the risk of cancer, obesity, heart disease, diabetes and osteoporosis as well as many other diseases. Most berries are tasty, naturally sweet and contain several nutrients.

Some of the total-body benefits from eating 1/2 to 1 cup of mixed berries each day includes; increased levels of good HDL cholesterol, lowered blood pressure, fiber for healthy digestive system, increased bone density and cancer-fighting antioxidants.   [Read more…]

Healthy Habits: How to Sharpen Your Mind

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Top 5 Healthy Habits to Living Young series fifth and final article – How to Sharpen Your Mind. Read more about my top healthy habits.

Sharpen Your Mind

The Human Brain

The human brain is only about the size of a medium cauliflower once fully developed yet contains 100 billion neurons and 100 trillion synapses. There is no other organ that can rival the complexity of the brain.

The brain is an integral part of running your body but the mind is subject to degradation over time. Use common sense and my ideas below to successfully flex your mental muscles as you age.

Humor bonds people together and relieve tension. Deep hearty laughter boosts the immune system and produces endorphins which are a natural painkiller. Enjoy a good laugh daily and send more oxygen to your brain. [Read more…]

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