Tag: Health and Wellness

April 25, 2016

Clear out the clouds and let the sun shine!

Having a positive mindset can make a huge impact on your health and wellness. It can aide in reducing stress, help you fight off disease, and more! Want to make a change to bring more positivity in your life? Start by breaking small, negative habits and work towards a larger goal; and don’t forget to reward yourself a long the way. Participate in events or volunteer with organizations you love! Here are a few more tips to create positive energy in your life!

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The Huffington Post. (2013, October, 03). How Positive Thinking Can Improve Your Health. Retrieved April 06, 2016, from www.huffingtonpost.com

GalTime. (2014). 8 Steps to Attract Positive Energy into Your Life. Retrieved April 06, 2016, from www.galtime.com

Junttila, H. (2011). 7 Powerful Ways to Supercharge Your Life With Positivity. Retrieved April 06, 2016, from www.becomingminimalist.com

Love or Above. (2014, May 10). 11 Ways to Bring Positive Energy Into Your Life. Retrieved April 06, 2016, from www.loveorabove.com

May Clinic. (2014, May, 04). Positive thinking: Stop negative self-talk to reduce stress. Retrieved April 06, 2016, from www.mayclinic.org

April 18, 2016

Do you have the urge to begin your annual spring cleaning routine?

Many individuals are using this time to clear out gutters, freshen up their landscape, wash windows, and so much more. If you’re ready to start clearing out the old and sweeping in the new, don’t forget to include or adhere to these important safety tips!

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Consumer Reports. (2013, March). Spring Cleaning Health And Safety Tips. Retrieved April 06, 2016, from www.consumerreports.org

Household Management 101. (n.d.). Top Ten Spring Cleaning Safety Tips. Retrieved April 06, 2016, from www.household-management-101.com

National Safety Council. (n.d.). Spring: A Great Time to Review Your Safety Checklist. Retrieved April 06, 2016, from www.nsc.org

Schwartz, D. B. (n.d.). How to Change a Furnace Filter – Bob Vila. Retrieved April 06, 2016, from www.bobvila.com

April 11, 2016

Nature is calling!

Do you hear the call to head outside now that the weather is getting warmer and the sun shines brightly in the sky longer? We’ve spent the winter days cooped up indoors, now is the time to head out and breathe in the fresh Spring air! So go out exploring; take a walk during your lunch break; immerse yourself in Mother Nature’s beauty! Here’s 5 great examples of the healthiness of heading outdoors.

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Camping.com. (n.d.). Camping.com. Retrieved April 06, 2016, from www.camping.com

Friedman and Kevin Loria, L. F., & Loria, K. (2014, April 09). 11 Scientifically Proven Reasons You Should Go Outside. Retrieved April 06, 2016, from www.businessinsider.com

Murphy, J. (2014). 4 Reasons to Go Outside (if you care about your health). Retrieved April 06, 2016, from whole9life.com

National Wildlife Federation. (n.d.). Health Benefits. Retrieved April 06, 2016, from www.nwf.org

Tesco. (n.d.). 8 reasons why walking is great for your health. Retrieved April 06, 2016, from www.tescoliving.com

April 4, 2016

You know the saying, April showers bring May flowers? Summer is right around the corner! So we wanted to “shower” you with wellness tips to prepare for those “budding” summer months.

Our First Wellness Tip Monday focuses on the rule we’ve been told since childhood: Drink 8 oz. of water every day. Now days, the recommendation for you daily water intake of water depends on your age, weight, activity level, and various other factors. However, the bottom line is that it is essential to drink water every day. But why is it so important? Here’s 5 reasons you should drink more water:

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Aquino, I. (2013, August 24). Reasons to Drink Water. Retrieved April 04, 2016.

StayingHealthy. (2013). Health Benefits of Water: H2O Not Just For Hydration. Retrieved April 04, 2016.

Top 10 Home Remedies. (2013). Top 10 Health Benefits of Drinking Water. Retrieved April 04, 2016.