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When It All Gets Too Much – Eight Tips for Coping During Stressful Times
Apr 22nd
22nd April 2012
By Gaye Levy
Guest writer for Wake Up World
Has it ever happened to you? You put your hands to your head, press hard, and think “it is all too much!”
I mention this today because truly, right now most of the people I know are cramming their already busy days with more chores and more tasks in a never-ending effort to stay ahead of the game. Add prepping and the pursuit of survival skills to our busy lives and, well, there is not much time left for eating and sleeping let alone leisure activities.
Work, household chores, family responsibilities, preparedness tasks, walking the dog, paying the bills, shopping for groceries . . . when does it end? Now I can only speak for myself but periodically yes, I go into drama queen mode and start slamming doors and grouching at people further calling attention to the fact I have reached my functional limit.
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Tips to Stay Healthy While Travelling
Feb 15th
By Dr. Mercola
Travel can increase the stress on your immune system, even if it’s for fun. If you’re not careful, you may come home from your trip with an unwelcome memento – like a cold or flu.
Some people even expect to get sick during a trip. But it doesn’t have to be that way!
It’s very important to take care of your immune health while traveling, whether it’s for business or pleasure.
Acupressure is the practice of pressing or massaging certain points on your body, which can stimulate your body’s self-curative abilities.
TIPS: How to De-Stress the Brain
Jan 21st
Contributing Writer for Wake Up World
Stress always has been and always will be one of the main causes of virtually every problem known to man. Although it was, and still is, very hard for many people to believe how impactful stress can truly be, realizations concerning its connection with illness and disease are beginning to be achieved. Stress levels today may very well be at the highest point they have ever been in history. The human race no longer need only worry about food and not being attacked by wild animals. Now, we must worry about if we have the latest clothes, are driving the best cars, and if we’re buying the right toothpaste. The simple act of driving a car raises stress levels a considerable amount, and adding a cell phone into that equation elevates the levels thousands of times.
50 Life Secrets and Tips
Dec 5th
50 Life Secrets and Tips
By Jordan Lejuwaan - highexistence.com
#1 Memorize something everyday.
Not only will this leave your brain sharp and your memory functioning, you will also have a huge library of quotes to bust out at any moment. Poetry, sayings and philosophies are your best options.
#2 Constantly try to reduce your attachment to possessions.
Those who are heavy-set with material desires will have a lot of trouble when their things are taken away from them or lost. Possessions do end up owning you, not the other way around. Become a person of minimal needs and you will be much more content.
#3 Develop an endless curiosity about this world.
Become an explorer and view the world as your jungle. Stop and observe all of the little things as completely unique events. Try new things. Get out of your comfort zone and try to experience as many different environments and sensations as possible. This world has so much to offer, so why not take advantage of it?
Tips for A Healthy Dining Out Experience
Nov 21st
By Valerie Bannos - alignlife.com
Lunch meeting, quick stop, date night, family occasion, or just pure laziness…restaurants are conveniently located everywhere! There are so many types to pick from that it may seem hard to make the right choices when dining out. However, with a bit of tweaking and some key words to watch out for, dining out doesn’t have to bulge your waistline or compromise your health.
Dining out is generally not the best choice for a healthy lifestyle because of the increased use of unhealthy oils and chemical additives, exaggerated portion sizes, decreased inhibitions, and poor quality ingredients. However, not everyone has the time to shop and prepare a meal for a family, let alone themselves. So while you’re seeking convenience, try to aim for no more than two or three times a week of restaurant food. Here are a few tips for each type of restaurant:
Breakfast/lunch:
- Have omlets prepared with vegetables and go easy on the cheese or skip it completely.
- Opt for fresh fruit instead of potatoes if you’re having toast; or opt for fruit instead of toast if you’re having potatoes.
- Steer clear of fake fats like margarine and limit jelly on toasts and pancakes. Avoid trying to save a few calories by using sugar-free syrup because you will be trading the sugar for toxic chemical sweeteners.
- Try to limit breakfast meats or ask for chicken or turkey sausage/bacon. Pork products can take up to four hours to digest and give you the urge to take a nap when you should be at your prime.
- Try to steer clear of biscuits and gravy, stuffed French toasts, and meatlover’s omelets. Good choices can be steak and eggs, oatmeal with fresh fruit, egg orders, omelets, etc.
- Ask for French toast on whole wheat instead of white.
- Lunch salads can become unhealthy if you don’t watch the ingredients. Go lightly on the cheese and choose grilled chicken or salmon for a protein (steer clear of crispy, breaded, and battered meats). Stay away from diet salad dressings; the oil will have been replaced by a large amount of processed sugar which can give you an insulin spike. Just use regular dressing sparingly, or better yet go for olive oil with lemon juice or red wine vinegar.
- Keep fountain drinks small, or better yet order lemon water.
- Substitute fruit or a side salad for fries, chips or potato salad. This can boost the nutritional value of the meal and easily save you up to 200 calories!
- Have burgers without their buns and eat them with a knife and fork.
