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Stay on Healthy Track All Year Long

January 29, 2012 by Lou Ann Donovan

Do you want to save both time and money? Then staying on a healthy track all year long will lead you in that direction. Just imagine what it costs you to take time off work, rushing you or your sick kids to the doctor then running to the drug store for medications and finally falling into bed exhausted. Over time it can take a toll on you and your families well being.

The solution and secret to a long and healthy life is proper maintenance to your body. Think about it we do maintenance all the time for material items that can even be replaced like; cars appliances, computers, home furnace and the list goes on. You can’t replace your whole body when it stops functioning. So why not keep your body tuned up on a daily basis by simply eating well and exercising. [Read more…]

Back to School: Staying Healthy Tips for Your Children

October 30, 2011 by Lou Ann Donovan

We all know that healthy kids are happier and more productive at school. So now that school is in full swing all parents know that the germ exposure increases around large group of children. Let us take a look at the some of the key health tips to keeping our children well this school year and for years beyond.

Healthy balanced diet will keep your children’s mental alertness in balance. When getting nutrients from each of the food groups daily your children will have longer attention spans and retain more information. Be sure to check out the resources below for the top 10 brain foods which can help with their memory and concentration.

Nutritional supplements are more important than ever before to protect your child’s immune system for prevention and boost their overall health. Current research is finding that our modern day diet and lifestyle is not meeting the dietary needs of our children. Experts now agree that everyone should be supplementing for optimal health and longevity. As our children excel through their school years these are also the critical growing years for keeping their body and mind healthy.

Plenty of sleep is an important piece for your child’s overall health. For peak performance both physically and mentally make sure your child is getting plenty of sleep each night. Ask your physician how many hours a night your child should be getting based on their age.

Routines also play an important role in staying healthy. Teach your children at an early age to be consistent with their bedtime, washing their hands, brushing their teeth and eating healthy meals. Forming these habits early teaches them a lifetime of healthy habits.

So help shape the future of our next generation by developing healthier habits for your children today. Follow the above health tips to super-charge their immune protection and provide nutritional support for their brain development and growing bodies.

Here’s a list of resources, all worth checking out.

HealthyChildren.org – Healthy Living for our children. Powered by pediatricians. Trusted by parents.

Top 10 Brain Foods from WebMD – Give your child’s brain a nutritional boost.

Ready, Set, Breakfast from KidsHealth.org – Jump start your day with a healthy breakfast.

Welcome to Living Your Life To The Youngest!

October 17, 2011 by Lou Ann Donovan

Hi I’m Lou Ann Donovan. Welcome to my blog about Living Your Life To The Youngest! Let me ask – do you want to add years to your life and life to your years? Then follow along as I share my personal research on how to reach optimal health, longevity and Live Young every day!

Let’s get You started on the road to living young. Here is a brief summary of my top 5 healthy habits. Check back for future posts to read more about each healthy habit in detail.

Top 5 healthy habits to living young:

Hydrate – begin your day with two 8-ounce glasses of water. Continue drinking water before meals and throughout the day until you have consumed half your body weight in ounces.
Whole Foods – choose live foods; antioxidant rich fruits and vegetables such as berries especially blueberries, apples, carrots, tomatoes plus pecans and beans.
Supplement – fill in your diet’s nutritional gaps with an antioxidant supplement to maintain healthy organs, immune system protection and cancer prevention.
Activity/Exercise – use your body or you will lose it! Pick an activity or exercise that you like and will stick with such as; walking, bowling, biking, yoga, golf…
Mind – challenge your mind and keep learning something new every day! Read, learn a new language, play card games with others, start a blog…

So don’t fall into the trap of only taking action when you are sick – be proactive, develop healthy habits and you will be delighted with the results!