Alternative Medicine These are complete systems of theory and practice. Often, these systems have been used in other countries for centuries. They can be very different from mainstream medicine that is used in the U.S. 1. Ayurveda (“ah-yur-VAY-dah”). This system of diagnosis and treatment has been used in India for more than 5,000 years. It […]
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Personal Safety Wellness is more than not being sick. It includes: 1. Your physical health 2. Your mental and emotional health 3. Your social and community health 4. Your financial health 5. Your spiritual health Wellness goals include: * Feeling healthy and having the energy to do your daily activities * Having a purpose and
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Personal Safety If you enjoy sailing, motor boating, rowing, canoeing, or kayaking, “safety first” can make boating accident-free. Keep in mind the following: * Learn how to navigate and maintain your watercraft. The whole family should take a boating safety class. * Be sure your boat is equipped with safety and rescue gear. By law,
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Home Safety Most accidents happen at home. If you think your house is “home, safe home,” take a look around. At first glance it may look orderly, but certain common trouble spots can lead to cuts, falls, burns, or other injuries. The following room-by-room checklist can alert you to accidents waiting to happen. Kitchen *
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Work Life * “Career” includes your line of work and how you spend non-work hours. * Choose career goals that suit your personality, skills, talents, and interests. * Take education and training steps needed to achieve your goals. Gain experience as a volunteer. * Find your passion in life. Do something you enjoy every day,
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Nutrition Plan out all your meals for the week ahead of time. That includes any snacks. Then, you’ll be less likely to make unhealthy food choices. When you’re hungry, you eat. Problem solved, right? Even if you can quiet your grumbling stomach, that doesn’t mean your body got the nutrition it needs to function well.
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Home Safety You’d think that things like knives and ladders would top the list of dangerous household objects, but they’re outranked by seemingly harmless items like tables and chairs. (Did you know, for instance, that each year thousands of children are injured falling out of bunk beds?) The following is a list of the objects,
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Fitness Good health starts at home. Put away the smartphone and laptop, turn off the TV, and make dinnertime “together” time. Play with your kids. Take nightly walks. Spend quality time with your partner. Americans spend a lot of time sitting – and it’s not doing us any favors! About one in four adults sit
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Mental Health Care 1. Find your purpose and passion(s) in life. Plan for doing things you enjoy and look forward to. Write down a “bucket list.” 2. Be with or connect to family and friends by phone, e-mail, or social media. 3. Focus on the positive as much as possible. Search for the silver linings
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Fitness Building muscle is also associated with better brain and heart health, and boosts mood. Having a healthy body may mean you need to gain some muscle while you’re losing some fat. After age 30, you need to work harder at building and maintaining muscle mass. Here are some easy, at-home ways to get stronger:
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