Posts by lstafford
Can Dehydration Cause Weight Gain?
Identifying factors that can contribute to weight gain is important to many people who are striving toward reaching their weight loss, health and fitness goals. Numerous studies indicate a significant relationship between dehydration, weight gain and general health. Anyone can become dehydrated, but drinking more water can help to decrease hunger, increase metabolic function and…
Read MoreOne Easy Step Toward Better Health and Wellness
National Green Juice Day is an annual celebration that takes place on January 26 to encourage a simple and efficient approach to adding valuable nutrients into one’s diet. In fact, drinking green juice has become one of the most popular and enduring trends. Proponents maintain that drinking green juice is restorative, healing, cleansing, and hydrating…
Read MoreHangovers, Prevention and Recovery
January 1st is not only the first day of the year, but is also recognized as National Hangover Day. On this date, many people experience the various unpleasant effects that can follow the consumption of alcohol. In fact, surveys indicate that more than half of all adult Americans intend to consume alcohol on New Year’s…
Read MoreBetter Hydration for a Long Winter’s Nap the Night Before Christmas (and Every Night)
It’s that hectic time of the year again with everyone rushing around to get holiday gifts and making sure everything is ready for visiting guests and holiday meals. This is why so many people find it to be the most stressful time of the year. Of course, when people experience stress, they may not pay…
Read MoreAvoid Getting Sick and Keep from Spreading Germs to Others
Although seasonal flu viruses may be detected year-round, they are most common during the fall and winter. Flu season activity often begins to increase in October, and peaks between December and February. Appropriately, December is National Handwashing Awareness Month. Handwashing with soap and clean, running water is one of the easiest and best steps to…
Read MoreWhy Water is Vital for Maintaining Your Mental Health
National Stress Awareness Day is observed this year on Wednesday November 3rd, with aims to identify and reduce stress factors, and to highlight the importance of managing stress. On this important day, it’s a great time to discover new information and helpful practices, including why water is vital for maintaining your mental health. Water is…
Read MoreA New and Positive Thanksgiving Day Experience
Gratitude can elevate, energize, inspire, transform and enrich life. We can choose to be joyful and thankful not just on Thanksgiving Day, but for every day of our lives. Appreciation can change your life and sometimes change can make you a happier person too. In this spirit, this year you may want to consider having…
Read MoreMaking Halloween Healthy and Fun for Your Family
For many people of all ages, Halloween is the most fun and magical holiday with its creative costumes, sweet treats, great decorations, cool fall weather, and maybe even some spooky chills. Although it may come only one day per year, we’ve put together some great suggestions for making Halloween healthy and fun for the best…
Read More5 Simple Steps to Better Health for Your Child
October 4th is National Child Health Day, a day for considering what children need in order to grow healthy and strong both physically and mentally, and an excellent opportunity to be supportive of the ones in our lives. Parents, family, teachers, caregivers and the entire community can all play critical roles in the development and safety…
Read MoreFall into Autumn with Healthy Harvest Meals
September 22nd marks the first day of autumn and it’s time to turn our focus on fall. We can’t wait for the cooler weather, colorful leaves and comforting, seasonal food shared with friends and family. The sky is clear, the air is fresh and it’s so easy to fall into autumn with healthy harvest meals.…
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