Health Tip of the Day – Page 5 – Little Steps, Big Changes

Health Tip: STRESSED?!

Written by Kathryn Jost on March 14, 2014.

Feeling stressed? Try this little exercise to connect both hemispheres of the brain and restore focus and energy. Stand up and lift your right arm and left leg touching your left knee with your right hand. Repeat on the other side, repeat until flowing smoothly and stress has decreased.

Health Tip: SCALP MASSAGE

Written by Kathryn Jost on March 7, 2014.

Scalp massage can reduce tension and improve the health and appearance of your hair by improving your circulation and bringing nutrients to your hair follicles.

STAY FLEXIBLE

Written by Kathryn Jost on December 3, 2013.

Flexibility naturally decreases with age. Stretching is essential to keep tendons, ligaments, and joints limber. Stretch only after you warm your muscles up to avoid damage to tendons and muscles. When stretching, fully extend the muscle and hold the stretch for a few seconds, but never bounce to avoid injury.

Warm-Up!

Written by Kathryn Jost on November 22, 2013.

To prevent injury when strength training, it is essential you warm up for 5 to 10 minutes with some light cardiovascular activity such as walking, jogging, cycling or rowing and then cool down with some light stretching for 5 to 10 minutes.