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The U.S. Dietary Guidelines
recommended at least two cups of
fruits and two and a half cups of
vegetables a day. Remember that darker
colored produce tend to be more
nutrient rich.
*According to Michael Gelb, humor and
laughing not only are good for your
health, recent studies demonstrate
that they stimulate the problem
solving areas of the brain which can
improve creativity and productivity in
life and at work.
Here's another great life enhancing
recipe I love (and shared last year)
...thanks to the Weyerheuser
Foundation International Health
Awareness Center: (Their recipe in
blue, my comments in purple)
6 deep breaths per day
3-4 cardiovascular workouts per week
(at least!) !
100 kisses per
day for children or a favorite
pet (and loved
ones too!- We adults need
kisses too!)
2 weight training sessions per
week
8 hours of sleep every night (sounds
luxurious...some of us have
bodies that seem to prefer 6
hrs)
9 servings per day of fruits and
vegetalbles
2 times per day, say "no" to
something that would stress you
out
10 positive thoughts per day (Just 10?--- How about
1,000+ ?!)
5 really hard belly laughs
per day
1-2 times per day sitting
quietly alone in relaxation,
reflection, prayer and
meditation- (ah very important
to make plenty of time for
this)
8 glasses of water per day
1 time per day, remind loved
ones you love them (at least once per
day** I am mindful of the
importance of telling those we
appreciate, love, and those
dear that they are valued. I
am ever so grateful for my
friends and family).
*A recent issue of the IDEA
Fitness journal identified
that reading 15 minutes prior
to bedtime can enhance sleep
and finding natural sunlight
in the morning can enhance
wakefulness... of course here
in Minnesota we have changing
seasons of light :) !
*The May 2013 IDEA Fitness
Journal had a nice article on
exercise and those with
multiple sclerosis. The
article cites studies that
indicate mild to moderate
workouts can ease the strain
of living with MS.
Recent published studies
featured in one of the 2019 MS
Publications (Momentum),
reinforced the importance of
exercise for MS, yet too
mentioned that each individual
must consider his/her own type
of MS and the daily needs for
energy conservation. For those
of you who don't know, 2 of
our longtime veterans of the
MS 150 Purple Pumpers team
have MS. You too can
join us next year!!
*An interesting study (2014)
from Binghamton University
found that those who receive
adequate sleep, and
ironically, those who were
earlier to bed, earlier to
rise, reported improved moods
and more optimistic
thinking... good news for
those of you who come to the
early morn class! :)
*The Summer 2019 IDEA Fitness
Journal emphasized the
importance of interrupting
prolonged sitting to combat
the effects on mortality. Here
are some methods they
suggested:
1- Stand and more every time
you change a TV station (or I
would say if you watch
commercials- move during
them!)
2- Do a few heel raises while
loading (or emptying) the
dishwasher.
3- Every time you drink a
glass of water, take a
movement break.
4-Instead of emailing a
colleague whose office is near
yours, just walk over there!
5-When talking to your friends
on the phone, walk!
**The
above information is for
educational purposes only
and is not meant to
replace the advice or care
of your health
professional.
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Have a beautiful rest of the summer!
Take time for yourselves
Take time for those loved
and take time
for beauty!
Blessings
Kristi