Daily Health Tip
March 17th
1) Labelling some food as forbidden makes it much more attractive and harder to resist.
2) Sometimes when you least feel like doing exercise is when you will feel the benefit from doing it the most.
3) Studies have shown that it takes about 70 days for a new resolution to become a habit. So don't give up; it does get easier.
March 16th
1) Keep healthy snacks at the front of the fridge or cupboard.
2) Commit some phone numbers to memory rather than relying on storing them in the phone. It will help to keep your brain active.
3) If you have a cold, make a soup with chili and lots of garlic. A great immune-system booster.
March 15th
1) People who are allergic to nickel may get a rash on the fingers if they send lots of text messages on a cell phone containing nickel.
2) Taking a zinc supplement can reduce a craving for chocolate.
3) Being short of sleep increases your appetite. The levels of the hormone leptin, our natural appetite regulator, are reduced when we do not get enough sleep.
March 12th, 2010
1) Eating oats every day can lower your cholesterol.
2) Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables to delay the development of cataracts.
3) If you're just starting to run, take small steps so that you will lift your feet higher. Get a good technique early.
March 11th, 2010
1) Watercress contains 12 times as much vitamin C as lettuce and more iron than spinach.
2) Do you ever have one or both ears red and burning for no apparent reason? It could be that you are allergic to something you ate, drank or touched.
3) Forget the expensive creams, the best way to get younger looking skin is to drink more water. Dehydrated skin looks older than it should.
March 10th, 2010
1) Pomegranate juice can help prevent the build up of plaque in the arteries which can cause heart atacks and strokes.
2) Make ice cubes from fruit juice and add different coloured ones to water for a healthy, fun drink for children.
3) A recent British study has found that if you suffer from acid reflux…. Try sticking a piece of sugar free gum in your mouth after every meal…the gum boosts your production of saliva which is alkaline and helps neutralize stomach acids
March 9th, 2010
1) A large glass of wine can contain 3 units of alcohol. Women should regularly drink no more than 2-3 units a day, and men no more than 3-4 units a day.
2) Chewing ginger can help you to digest your food more easily.
3) Allergies can cause food cravings. Make an appointment with a kinesiologist to check that out.
March 8th, 2010
1) Abdominal Crunches -Don't use your neck to do most of the work. Use your spine and abdomen instead even if it means you move a lot less far.
2) Always wanted to do a marathon, but not fit enough? Ask the organisers if they accept people who will walk the marathon.
3) Put unhealthy snacks at the back of the cupboard or fridge. Put them in plain dark containers.
March 5th, 2010
1) Eating ginger may help travel and motion sickness.
2) Milk is not the only source of calcium. Eat nuts, dark green leafy vegetables, beans and lentils.
3) The key with exercise is firstly to make it fun. If you don't pick an activity you like, it isn't going to work for you.
March 4th, 2010
1) Can't Fit In Exercise With Work? Find a colleague and go for a walk at lunchtime together.
2) Take B vitamins before going on holidays if insects love to bite you.
3) Easy on the volume, Personal music players usually have a maximum decibel level of 100; prolonged exposure to anything above 80 decibels will damage hearing.
March 3rd, 2010
1) If you make just one change in your diet, you should add produce to every meal you eat. Fruits and veggies lower heart disease with fibre, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
2) You should have 9 servings of produce a day- Wear nine bangle bracelets on the same arm. Each time you have a fruit or veggie, move a bracelet to the other arm. Keep nine paper clips in your pants pocket. Move one to another pocket for each serving of produce you consume.
3) Had a low-fibre breakfast and lunch? Snack on nuts this afternoon and have beans in your main dish at dinner—in chili, a burrito, or as a quick salad topper—with a slice of whole wheat bread.
March 2nd, 2010
1) Up your intake of antioxidant rich fruit and vegetables and eat some pumpkin seeds every day.
2) Craving something sweet? Try a spoonful of peanut butter. It’s high in protein and fiber, plus it’s packed with minerals like potassium and magnesium.
3) Dehydration can impair your short-term memory by up to 7%. Make sure you're drinking enough.
March 1st, 2010
1) Experts suggest no less than 14 gold medals are needed to make a healthy happy Canadian.
2) Trying to get more fibre in your diet? Use regular oatmeal instead of bread crumbs for meat loaf and meatballs.
3) Dry eyes? Move your computer screen to just below eye level. Your eyes will close slightly when you’re staring at the computer, minimizing fluid evaporation and the risk of dry eye syndrome.
February 26th, 2010
1) Sore neck? Make sure you're sleeping on the right pillow.generally stomach sleepers should go for soft, side sleepers for medium, and back sleepers for firm.
2) Dry eyes? Eat FishIn a study, women who ate tuna two or more times a week had decreased symptoms. Fish oil supplements also help.
3) Worried about varicose veins? Enzymes in pineapple have been shown to help reduce them.
February 25th, 2010
1) Bad breath? Try packing cranberries with your lunch. The remove plaque from your teeth and bacteria from your whole mouth.
2) Trouble getting up in the morning? Make sure you leave your blinds half drawn at night. Natural light will help you get up out of bed!
3) If you're worried about high calorie foods, treat them like a jewel in a crown. Ie; A scoop of ice cream is the "jewel" in a bowl of fruit, the "crown".
February 24th, 2010
1) It is generally recommended that healthy people eat no more than 2400 milligrams of sodium a day -- about the amount found in one teaspoon.
2) If you love cross-country skiing, like this man, and want to go for a run even when it's really cold, you should use a mouth worn humidity and heat exchanger. They don't cost much and they will save you from an asthma attack.
3) Need a cookie? Satisfy your cookie craving with a fig bar instead of an Oreo. Figs are high in fiber, potassium, and vitamin B-6.
February 23rd, 2010
1) If you have trouble sleeping, try and eat a handful of pretzels. They have carbs to make you sleepy, but not much fat!
2) If you're tired all the time, get up and get moving! Sitting still tricks your body into thinking it's sleeping, but without a refreshing result!
3) If you've ever been told to spray on listerine to avoid mosquitos, don't believe it. There's no scientific proof that it will work. You'll just smell nice.
February 22nd, 2010
1) SODA: A recent study found women who drank one sweetened soda a day gained 17 more pounds than women who drank only one a week….
2) Buy, rent, borrow a dog. One of the best aerobic exercises for any fitness level is plain old walking.
3) The simple act of replacing meat with something healthier, like soy protein, can make a big difference to our health. Doing this on a regular basis, perhaps once a week or more, can add up to a lot in the long run. Meat is high in saturated fat and cholesterol, and it’s much better for your body if you can avoid it.
February 19th, 2010
1) If you’re prone to illness, try Black tea. It contains a number of antioxidants including quercetin, a substance said to combat inflammation and support healthy immune function.
2) Sore back? One of the best spine stretching exercises known till now is swimming. It is also believed that swimming also helps in increasing height, but this is not scientifically proved as yet.
3) Students! Get regular checkups. Your parents probably took care of this for you, but now it's up to you make sure you see a doctor regularly. You're probably entitled to an annual exam at the student health center.
February 18th, 2010
1) If you’ve got dry winter skin, swith up your soap to something more mild, as it won’t dry your skin as much.
2) If you love dip, try and make salsa your first choice, it only contains about 80 calories a cup on average.
3) Try Dried apricots as a stess reliever, they are a great source of magnesium, which is stress releaser and is also helpful for the relaxation of your muscles.
February 17th, 2010
1) Make fresh salad dressing with one tablespoon of flaxseed oil.It packs a whopping 7 grams of omega-3 fatty acids.
2) If you’ve ever been told to treat a burn with butter, don’t believe it. It can make it hurt more and provide a breeding ground for bacteria to feed on.
3) Hang up the phone. Thanks to technology like email and voice mail, it’s easy to stay glued to your chair all day. When you need to talk to a co-worker across the office, don’t just reach for the phone.
February 16th, 2010
1) Change your hand towels often. Using a common towel may pass germs from one person to another, so a sick person should have their own towel to use.
2) Tip for Nose Bleeds: Stop nose bleeds by putting a few drops of pomegranate juice into your nostrils.
3) Remedies for Snoring: Change your sleep position. Lose 10% of your body weight to help stop snoring. Avoid alcohol and sedatives to stop snoring.
February 12th, 2010
1)Use public transport to get to the gym, or incorporate the walk there and back as part of your warm up and cool down routine.
2) Eating fish is a great way to cut down on red meat. Oily fish is also the best source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can protect against heart disease.
3) Petrochemicals found in candles are known to cause an array of health problems including asthma. Try soy, beeswax or vegetable-based candles that are smoke-free and biodegradable.
February 11th, 2010
1) It’s smart to socialize. Experiments have revealed that talking with others exercises your mind. which might mean that having a conversation is as helpful as doing a crossword puzzle.
2) If you love creamy dressings but are worried about the fat, try adding one spoonful to some salsa for a creamy but lower fat dressing.
3) On Nutritional Facts labels, look for the “Carbohydrates (of which sugars)” figure. More than 10 g sugar per 100 g is a lot; less than 2 g is a little.
February 10th, 2010
1) Always drink double-fisted: your drink, and a large glass of water. Don't use alcohol to quench your thirst. That's what water is for. Sip on alcohol for the flavor and the pleasure.
2) Switch to ordinary coffee. Fancy coffee drinks from trendy coffee joints often pack several hundred calories, thanks to whole milk, whipped cream, sugar, and sugary syrups. A cup of regular coffee with skim milk has just a small fraction of those calories.
3) Lift weights standing up. This forces your core (abdominal and back) muscles to work. A strong core helps you lift heavy loads without hurting your back.
February 9th, 2010
1)I subscribe to the elevator diet: I don’t use them! Any activity helps your heart and waistline.”
2) A recent Consumer Reports study found that nearly 40 percent of pre-washed salads may be "contaminated with bacteria that could be harmful to your health." So you might want to rinse them just one more time before it hits the table.
3) According to some experts, apples may help keep your lungs healthy! "People who ate the most apples were 33 percent less likely to have a chronic phlegmy cough than those who ate the least, according to a National Institutes of Health study," "The pectin and antioxidants in the peels can reduce inflammation in your lungs."
February 8th, 2010
1) If you don’t floss, at least use an electric toothbrush to get into crannies and fight gum disease.
2) Everything you eat should make you stronger, like whole grains for your heart or veggies for immunity. Make 85 percent of your choices this way and you’ll be healthier and thinner.
3) Keep things dark if you want a good night’s sleep. Leaving the TV or your reading light on lowers melatonin production, which, in turn, disrupts your sleep cycle.
February 5th, 2010
1)“Set your alarm for the time you actually have to get up. Interrupting a sleep cycle to hit snooze will leave you groggy despite the ‘extra’ rest.”
2) Consider exercise an everyday thing, like brushing your teeth. It’s the best thing you can do for your whole body.”
3) Eat less salt. You may be a healthy young thing now, but half of women over 45 have high blood pressure, and a lot of that is due to sodium.
February 4th, 2010
1) Think percentages, not pounds; they’re less scary. If you’re overweight, losing just 5 to 10 percent of your body weight can slash health risks.”
2) If you want to feel full on fewer calories, stick to foods that are high in water, like fruits, vegetables and healthy proteins. Feeling full is based on volume, not calories.”
3) Rinse your mouth out after drinking a soda. Doing so will help wash its enamel-eroding acids off your teeth.
February 3rd, 2010
1) At breakfast mix fruit juices with 50% water, to aid absorption, prevent rapid sugar levels in the blood, and to save money.
2) The best aerobic exercise is the one you'll do, the best time to exercise is when you will do it.
3) Do those sit ups, it is estimated that strengthening the abdominals can prevent 75% of lower back problems.
February 1st, 2010
1)If your child chews gum, consider sugarless gum. Chewing can remove plaque from teeth and stimulate the production of saliva, which helps to counteract the effects of acid.
2) If your ears hurt when you fly, try taking a decongestant medicine (such as pseudoephedrine) before you get on the plane. You can also swallow often and chew gum during the flight. Babies can suck on bottles or a pacifiers during the flight.
3) Remember every gram of alcohol has 7 calories, so if your aim is to have a flat stomach or lose weight, practice acting drunk or simply cut back on your alcohol intake.
January 29th, 2010
1) Water is the most essential nutrient required by our body. It plays a vital role in maintaining our health, regulating our body temperature and blood flow, regulating metabolic activities etc. We should consume water every now and then as fresh water is required by our body for proper functioning.
2) When shopping for fruit and vegetables, a good rule of thumb is to go for the darker colors. Darker green vegetables have more iron while red and purple-skinned fruit and vegetables are high in antioxidants.
3) Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that new shoes are best to use for a run. Break the new shoes in first. Running with new shoes will lead to blisters and an uncomfortable running experience. Take comfort in your old sneakers. Wearing the wrong shoes could lead to ankle, hip and knee injuries. Shoes should be replaced every 500 miles.
January 28th, 2010
1) If you're trying to keep your heart-healthy and looking for a snack, grab a handful of pistachio nuts. They're cholesterol free and good for your ticker!
2) If you have trouble with allergies, try to regularly eat honey that is made by local bees. This could help desensitive you to pollens in your area.
3) Black pepper is a proven antibacterial agent, and compounds in this spice help protect the integrity of DNA as well, making it a possible weapon against cancer.
January 27th, 2010
1) You don't have to always avoid the guacamole in Mexican restaurants just because it's high in fat. Yes, it is high in calories but the fat is monounsaturated which is the 'good' fat that helps lower cholesterol.
2) Read the label on “fat-free” foods carefully. Often the fat has been replaced by sugar – which makes you fat!
3) Three 10-minute cardio stints offer the same healthy payback as a single 30-minute one. If you are trying to peel off pounds, of course, the more you do, the faster you'll succeed. But don't feel guilty if all you can squeeze in is a few minutes here and a few minutes there—it all adds up.
January 26th, 2010
1) Eat a handful of walnuts before bed. You'll be giving yourself a boost of fiber and essential fatty acids along with the amino acid tryptophan -- a natural sleep-inducer.
2) Start each dinner with a mixed green salad. Not only will it help reduce your appetite for more caloric foods, but it also will automatically add veggies to your meal.
3) Do a squat every time you pick something up. Instead of bending over in the usual way, which stresses the lower back, bend your knees and squat. This forces you to use your leg muscles and will build strength.
January 21st, 2010
1) A new study has found that even with regular exercise… too much time sitting on your butt may cancel out its benefits.
2) Buy more food without labels. When you're tossing items into your grocery cart, put a limit on food that comes in a box, can, or wrapper. The fewer preservatives, additives, and chemicals a food has, the healthier it is. A good rule to follow: If you have to nuke it when you get home, there's probably a fresher option in the produce or meat aisle.
3) Sprinkle on the cinnamon! Recent American research has indicated that this popular spice could actually lower one’s blood sugar, triglyceride and cholesterol levels. It may also improve insulin function in type 2 diabetics. Cinnamon is known as a “warming” herb that stimulates circulation and warms hands and feet.
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