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June 8, 2012 · 9:43 am

Week of Pictures – Day 5

Friday! It’s here!

Oh, we’ve all been there.

If you’re planning to get out and enjoy the nice weather this weekend, great idea! We all need more Vitamin D.

Did you know Vitamin D deficiency is a major health concern these days? It’s linked to a number of health issues. You can read more about it here. It doesn’t help that most of us are inside all day on our computers.

So getting out and getting some natural rays is great. Just make sure you don’t burn.

My favorite sunscreen?

Badger. No nasty chemicals. Just a safe sunscreen with minimal ingredients.

Enjoy your weekend and be safe!

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June 7, 2012 · 8:11 am

Week of Pictures – Day 4

We’ve all heard the old saying, “Laughter is the best medicine.”

It’s true!

Happiness is an integral part of health. Health isn’t just about how much we exercise and what we eat, although those are important. Health includes the downtime and the fun time, too.

I’ve been trying to hammer this one home for a while now.

(The Benefits of Laughter table comes from this article. Read it. It’s great! And less blurry!)

So grab a buddy. Get a giggle going. And choose to believe you’re the funniest people in the world.

So now I ask…
What’s the funniest thing that happened to you this week?

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June 6, 2012 · 8:39 am

Week of Pictures – Day 3

Some of my best friends are doctors. And I love them.

Plus, doctors are smart. They’ve had lots of schooling. So they know stuff.

But here’s the thing…as much as I love my friends and as much as the doctors know stuff, I don’t want to be sick.

And I want that tropical vacay for myself!

Can I get an Amen?

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June 5, 2012 · 10:11 am

Week of Pictures – Day 2

I think we can all relate to this!

Today’s picture is a reminder to keep your blood sugar stable.

Don’t go for long periods without eating – when you get to the super hungry place you become tired, irritable, and more likely to reach for unhealthy foods.

And don’t choose foods that cause spikes in blood sugar, either. That causes your body to respond with bursts of insulin to bring your blood sugar back down, which then makes you want to jack it up again for a quick boost of energy…and that means the wrong foods.

What foods cause spikes? You guessed it. Sugar.

Choose foods with fiber, protein, and healthy fats so you don’t Jekyll and Hyde your friends and family.

We’ve all been on the giving end of this. And the receiving end, too. And it ain’t pretty. Am I right?

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June 4, 2012 · 4:37 pm

Week of Pictures – Day 1, Part 2

I hope you all enjoyed today’s earlier post.

In case you were thinking that the chances of cows going terrorist are slim to none, here’s an additional reason for why we should avoid fast food.

No joke, this “food” was purchased on April 22, 2010, and the picture was taken on April 22, 2012.

Perhaps you’ve seen experiments like this before. Perhaps not.

Consider this a reminder that our bodies run on real food.

Show yourself some love and give it the fuel it needs.

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