Nature’s beauty surrounds us. All it takes is an open heart to see it.
Take a moment to catch a glimpse of the wonder and beauty surrounding you.
Month: January 2023
Today’s Health Tip ~ Tips to Boost Your Immune System
6 Tips to Boost Your Immune System
- Get Enough Sleep ~ Sleep is a necessity, not a luxury. The best thing you can do is make sure you’re getting 7 to 8 hours of quality sleep every night.
- Be Active ~ Make regular exercise a part of your life. A good goal is 30 to 45 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.
- Find your Special Place ~ You can help manage stress by doing something you like or going somewhere that relaxes you. For example, getting outside and into nature can be a great way to stop, breathe, and rebalance yourself.
- Be Mindful ~ A lot of us think we’re supposed to be busy all the time, but that’s not really good for us. It can be hard to just shut it off, so you need to retrain yourself to think a different way. Try to be aware of when you’re about to short-circuit. When it comes, take a step back.
- Eat Right ~ A healthy, balanced diet gives your body the nutrients it needs to work the way it should. Your eating plan should include protein with each meal — like fish, chicken, tofu, or beans. Get a variety of fruits and vegetables too.
- Go With Natural Sources ~ If you feel like you’re coming down with something, you don’t need to take supplements to give your immune system a boost. Instead of vitamin C tablets, opt for tea with ginger or honey. As we get older, our ability to fight off germs can fade a bit. If you notice that you’re getting colds more often, try getting more zinc into your diet. You can get it from things like seafood and beans.
Today’s Positive Thought ~ Experience the Mysterious
“The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science (Albert Einstein)”
Do you dare let yourself wonder at what you don’t know and cannot fathom? One can capture this sense of wonder by simply watching a butterfly, gazing at night at one of the constellations, or holding a new born child. Capture the wonder and experience the mysterious.
Today’s Joke
Joe: “My girlfriend tells me I don’t have any sense of direction.”
Pete: “What did you say?”
Joe: “I told her I don’t have any idea where she is coming from.”
Today’s Inspiration ~ Don’t Fear Letting Go
“One doesn’t discover new lands without consenting to lose sight, for a very long time, of the shore.”
Think About It ~ Stay the Course
Even when we can’t see where we’ll end up, keep going, it’s going to work out if we don’t quit. Stay the course.
Today’s Poem ~ Stray Birds (no. 43)
Stray Birds (no. 43)
Tagore
“THE fish in the water is silent,
the animal on the earth is noisy,
the bird in the air is singing,
But Man has in him the
silence of the sea,
the noise of the earth
and the music of the air.”
Today’s Health Tip ~ Is It Time to Get Rid of These Things?
Getting Rid of These Things Is a Healthy Move
- Sponges ~ It doesn’t take long for sponges to become a hotbed of bacteria. They can spread germs to your hands and then to your food. Or if you have a cut on your hand, bacteria can enter your body that way. Even if you boil or microwave your sponges after each use, scientists say it’s best to replace them once a week.
- Toothbrushes ~ Twice-a-day scrubbing sessions really do in your toothbrush’s bristles over time. For best cleaning results, switch to a new one every 3 to 4 months.
- Makeup ~ While products vary, a good rule of thumb is to restock cosmetics around the 6-month mark to keep bacteria at bay. Always replace makeup after you’ve used it on infected skin or eyes.
- Medications ~ Manufacturers are required to put expiration dates on their meds. Some studies show they work much longer than their stamped shelf life, but the best option is to keep your medicine cabinet contents current. Most expired medications will lose strength over time. When you toss drugs, be responsible: The FDA’s website can give you guidelines for what to trash, what to flush, and where to look for take-back options in your area.
Optimism Works ~ Optimistic People Have Healthy Habits
It’s a Great Day Why Not Go for a Walk
Several studies have analysed the correlations between optimism and healthy behaviors. In particular One study of males and females aged between 65 – 80 years found that optimism was correlated with healthy behaviors such as abstaining from smoking, moderate consumption of alcohol, the habit of walking briskly and regular physical activity, regardless of demographical factors, current psycho-physical conditions and body mass.
