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Daily Wellness Tip-When you eat yogurt

Posted on 17. May, 2013 by .

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When you eat yogurt or cottage cheese, don’t discard the whey—the watery part that separates out and sits on top.  It contains B vitamins and minerals but almost no fat.  Stir the whey back into the yogurt or cheese.

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Daily Wellness Tip-Recover Faster

Posted on 08. May, 2013 by .

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When you’re recovering from a muscle injury, begin exercising again as soon as you can.  Try a few minutes at low intensity to test yourself.  Go slowly—no explosive movements. If you experience pain, stop immediately.  Afterward, ice the area for 20 minutes and exercise again the next day.  You should be able to go a […]

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Daily Wellness Tip-Exercise for fewer missed days

Posted on 16. May, 2012 by .

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If you’re not exercising at all, just try to fit in two 20-minute aerobic or weight-training sessions a week. Researchers at Oklahoma State University examined absentee records of 79,000 workers at 250 sites and found that those who did this minimal amount of exercise had fewer sick days than those who didn’t exercise at all.

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Daily Wellness Tip-If you have trouble falling asleep

Posted on 15. May, 2012 by .

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If you have trouble falling asleep, look at the ingredients in any pain relievers you’re taking—several brands of aspirin and acetaminophen contain caffeine.  Two of these tablets typically contain 130 milligrams of caffeine, as much as in a cup of coffee.

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Daily Wellness Tip-Steam instead of boiling

Posted on 14. May, 2012 by .

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Steam instead of boiling.  Mineral loss is usually twice as great in boiled vegetables as in steamed ones.

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Daily Wellness Tip-Shadow rule for sun protection in the summer

Posted on 07. May, 2012 by .

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Follow this shadow rule for sun protection in the summer: If your shadow is shorter than your height, it’s sunburn time.  In most parts of the country, this test will show that you can still get burned between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.  The sun is closest to directly overhead—and thus strongest—about 1 p.m. (Daylight […]

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Daily Wellness Tip-Shopping for onions?

Posted on 06. May, 2012 by .

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When shopping for onions, look for stronger-tasting varieties.  The strong taste and smell come from antioxidant compounds called polyphenols, which may reduce the risk of cancer and other diseases.  Western Yellow, New York Bold, and Northern Red onions are highest in polyphenols.  Shallots, though milder in flavor, also rank high.

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Daily Wellness Tip-Loosen Your Hips

Posted on 03. May, 2012 by .

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Keep your heels on the floor when you squat. If you can’t, your hip flexors are too tight.  Try this stretch: Hold onto the sides of the squat rack and lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the ground.  Hold for 30 seconds.  Return to a standing position, then repeat five times.

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