Health Tip of the Day – Page 12 – Little Steps, Big Changes

Health Tip: FLEXIBILITY

Written by Kathryn Jost on April 16, 2012.

To maintain flexibility, incorporate simple stretches into your daily routine. Stretches should be performed carefully and slowly to avoid pulling muscles or damaging connective tissues in joints.

Health Tip: BALANCE DIET

Written by Kathryn Jost on April 12, 2012.

Do you eat a healthy balanced diet? If not, start to slowly eliminate unhealthy foods, such as refined processed foods that are high in fat and sugar and replace them with healthy foods such as raw fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean protein sources.

Health Tip: CHILDHOOD OBESITY

Written by Kathryn Jost on March 27, 2012.

The Tsunami of childhood obesity has not yet hit the shore. It takes many years for complications to develop. If the clock starts ticking at age 12 to 14, the consequences to public health are potentially disastrous. Dr. David Ludwig

Health Tip: SKIN

Written by Kathryn Jost on March 15, 2012.

Take a warm, not hot, bath or shower to maintain moisture in your skin. Hot water will wash away the fatty substances on your skins surface that helps to retain moisture.