9 Travel Essentials for A Healthy Holiday

Posted by: Rhona Reid On November 27, 2020 12:00 pm

Holidays are a hectic time, especially if you’re trying to figure out the travel essentials to bring with you. With some smart planning – and our handy checklist – you can enjoy a happy, healthy vacation.

 

9 Travel Essentials for a Healthy Holiday

 

Travel Essentials Checklist for the Holidays

1. First Aid Kit

Whether you’re driving or flying, a first aid kit should be on your travel essentials checklist, especially if you’re planning a bunch of outdoor activities or traveling with children.

You can find small kits pre-assembled with bandages, disinfecting wipes, and other items to patch up minor wounds.

If you’re flying, make sure that your travel kit complies with any restrictions, and ensure that larger tubes and bottles, and any sharp implements are …

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7 Everyday Tips for Health and Happiness

Posted by: Dr. Lori Shemek On July 20, 2020 12:00 pm

Who doesn’t want to be happy?  We all do. However, getting there may be challenging for many who are unwittingly sabotaging their health and happiness intentions.

Knowing what to do is vital in every area that we want to improve. The actions we take, no matter how small, can have a powerful impact on our happiness meter.

Take a look at these 7 Health and Happiness Tips to get you there… with a smile on your face. 

 

7 Everyday Tips for Health and Happiness

 

Eat a Nutrient-Rich Diet

The types of foods you eat have a direct impact not only on your overall health but your mental well-being. Eating a diet that promotes the right neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine can be a game-changer …

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4 Things To Know About Keto Before Getting Started

Posted by: Rhona Reid On May 29, 2019 6:43 pm

Summer is right around the corner, so you are probably hearing a lot of advice and questions about potential dieting and fitness ideas. Growing extremely popular is one of the latest dieting trends: the keto diet.

Before you get started on the keto diet, though, know that it is harder than most of the other diets out there and that there are a few things that you should expect.

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Should you try the keto diet?

What Is The Keto Diet and How Does It Work?

The keto diet (otherwise known as the ketogenic diet) is essentially a low-carbohydrate diet that is often used to help children with intense epilepsy or for people ready to get serious about their weight goals.…

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13 Ways To Promote Better Bowel Movements

Posted by: Rhona Reid On May 1, 2019 7:54 pm

Is constant constipation, stubborn diarrhea, and painful bowel movements ruining toilet time for you? Try these 13 ways to have better BMs.

RELATED: Constipation In Children: 11 Alkaline Foods To Relieve It

In this article:

  1. Constipation
  2. Diarrhea
  3. Bonus!

13 Ways To Improve Bowel Movements

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1. Drink Coffee

For some people, drinking coffee can induce the urge to do number two. This is because coffee can stimulate the digestive muscles.

A study found that caffeinated coffee can stimulate the gut like how a meal can. Also, coffee may contain small amounts of soluble fiber that can improve the balance of the gut flora preventing constipation.

2. Up Probiotics Intake

Chronic constipation patients have shown to have imbalanced bacteria in the …

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11 Hacks To Stay Hydrated

Posted by: Rhona Reid On March 28, 2019 2:00 pm

Stay hydrated without even realizing you’re drinking more water than usual with these simple hydration hacks!

RELATED: How To Drink More Water | 11 Ways To Stay Hydrated

11 Simple Ways to Stay Hydrated Throughout the Day

1. Bring Your Own Personal Water Bottle with You

Do you keep forgetting to drink your water? Then, one easy way how to stay hydrated is to carry around a bottle of water with you wherever you go.

It’ll serve as a frequent reminder to take a swig of refreshing water every few hours. Not only will it help you stick to your goal, but it can also shave off a few dollars from your daily expenses.

Try to calculate how much you …

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World Water Day 2019: “Leaving No One Behind” Without Safe Water

Posted by: Rhona Reid On March 22, 2019 5:30 pm

As you’re reading this sentence – there are people around the world right now that don’t have access to clean water. Today is World Water Day, a day committed to changing that.

To catch you up to speed on how World Water Day is addressing the global water crisis – here’s what we’ll unravel below:

  1. What Is World Water Day?
  2. What Is the Theme of World Water Day 2019?
  3. World Water Day Facts
  4. How Can I Help End the Global Water Crisis?
  5. What Part Can a Water Ionizer Play in the World Water Crisis?
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We can all play a part in ending the global water crisis by participating in World Water Day! Credit: IGRAC

Why World Water Day Is

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How to Beat Daylight Saving Time Fatigue with a Water Ionizer

Posted by: Rhona Reid On March 13, 2019 9:11 pm

Daylight Saving Time happens every year – but still manages to take us by surprise!

If you’ve had enough of feeling tired after losing a precious hour of sleep, read on for the best way to beat Daylight Saving Fatigue for good!

  1. What is Daylight Saving Time?
  2. Can Daylight Saving Make Me Tired?
  3. Do I Really Lose an Extra Hour of Sleep with Daylight Saving Time?
  4. How Long Does It Take to Adjust to Daylight Saving Time?
  5. The Best Ways to Beat Daylight Saving Time Fatigue
  6. How Can a Water Ionizer Help During Daylight Saving Time?

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Call time on tiredness! Beat Daylight Saving Fatigue with a water ionizer!

What You Should Know About Daylight Saving Time

What is Daylight Saving

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What You Need To Know About The Alkaline Diet

Posted by: Rhona Reid On March 11, 2019 2:00 pm

The alkaline diet has been gaining popularity, and to better understand this meal plan, there are essentials you need to know.

RELATED: Why Should You Wash Fresh Produce With Alkaline Water?

In this article:

  1. What Is an Alkaline Diet?
  2. What You Can Eat
  3. Food pH
  4. Changing pH Levels
  5. Is the Alkaline Diet Healthy?
  6. Studies and the Alkaline Diet and Alkaline Water

Everything You Must Know About the Alkaline Diet

What Is an Alkaline Diet?

The alkaline diet is also known as the alkaline acid diet or the alkaline ash diet. If you have an issue with acidic foods, the alkaline diet may help you with weight issues and medical problems such as cancer and arthritis.

While this is only a …

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How to Increase Your Longevity!

Posted by: Rhona Reid On March 8, 2019 5:58 pm

Enjoy this FREE healthy aging and longevity advice from top-selling author Dr. Lori Shemek…

Healthy aging and longevity depend both on genetic and non-genetic factors.

While some of these factors are outside of one’s control – there are other factors that are determined by our lifestyle choices, emotions, and attitudes that have a strong correlation to our quality of life, long-term health, and lifespan.

To help give you a handle on what you can do to boost your longevity and promote healthy aging – here are a few of my favorite science-based longevity tips that you can implement into your life right now!

Tips to Live Longer

Stop Inflammation

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Keeping inflammation low is a core component to bio-hacking your biology …

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9 Health Tips And Hacks To Live By

Posted by: Rhona Reid On March 8, 2019 3:00 pm

We all want an improved lifestyle, so what health tips can we follow to achieve this on our own?

RELATED: Boost Your Immune System By Drinking Water

Health Tips and Lifestyle Hacks You Should Know

1. Complete Your 8 Glasses of Water a Day

Drinking eight glasses of water is not easy-peasy for some. If you feel you’re barely drinking enough water a day, here’s a surefire way to be reminded to consume and meet your daily quota.

Get a 1-liter water bottle and draw a line at every 250ml. Consume one 250ml of water every hour beginning in the morning.

By noon, you will have already consumed four 250ml of water. Refill the bottle and continue drinking at hourly …

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