Wellness is our right and privilege, yet we live at such a fast pace, we seem to have little time to devote to our own self-care. In today's society, we often relate it to the presence or absence of disease, which puts our choices into other persons' hands. 
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On this page we will explore options that promote awareness, education, and growth, The suggestions listed on the page are for your review. Doing your own research is strongly suggested.

​Wellness Tips: All areas of wellness are included.

Disclaimer: 
  • “The information provided by the wellness consultant is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.”

Hydration Matters

As warmer weather approaches, it is time to make sure you are drinking enough water. Your entire body depends on proper hydration since it is approximately 60% water. Since you are constantly losing water, it is important to keep it replenished. Suggestion: drink 8 8 oz. glasses per day; a good rule to go by.
 
Staying hydrated is crucial to maintaining good health, reduction of pain, balanced emotional health. Water flushes out toxins that make us sick! Helps our sinuses stay moist to better handle germs, pollutants, and allergens.
 
Suggested daily amounts of water are 1/2 of your body's weight in ounces. Add a few drops of organic lemon juice to detoxify.
 
Drinking caffeinated drinks or alcohol are not a substitute! Water! Water! Water!

Vitamin D Helps

Time for a little sunshine therapy to restore Vitamin D levels. The vitamin does an important job, regulates hormone balance, metabolism, blood pressure, bone density, fights cancer, and boots your immunity. Keeping levels high is critical for fighting colds and flu; it can also protect you from bacteria, viruses, and fungi. If you are not able to get adequate sunshine, consider taking a supplement, but be sure not to overdose. To counter stress, make sure your Vitamin D levels are up to date. Get the best source from the foods you eat, read labels, choose organic.
 
If you been spending a lot of time inside, you may have depleted your supply of Vitamin D that is critical to your health. Low levels are associated w/upper and lower respiratory infections, heart disease, asthma, cancers, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, HIV, hypertension, inflammatory bowel disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and other autoimmune diseases.
 
More importantly, Vitamin D is essential to fight off colds, seasonal influenza and other viruses. You can also get vitamins from the sun, your food, and a supplement. Stay supplied to maintain wellness.

Sleep Benefits

Are you having trouble sleeping through the night? Perhaps you are watching media right before your snooze. Giving yourself quiet time to decompress makes a difference. Do your research to determine number of preferred hours. Here are some of the surprising benefits of adequate sleep.
  • Strengthens memories & practices skills learned during the day
  • Shorter lifespan is associated with too much or little sleep
  • Curbs inflammation linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, arthritis, and premature aging
  • Strengthens creativity and athletic ability
  • Improves class/course grades
  • Improves attention, calms nerves
  • Lowers weight
Getting enough sleep is good for your health, especially your immunity. Here are some natural aids:
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Melatonin-a natural hormone can be taken in supplemental form, Valerian Root-an herb that treats anxiety, depression, and menopause, contributes to better sleep,
Glycine-consuming it before bedtime helps to fall asleep and improves sleep quality,
Tryptophan-essential amino acid that promotes sleep, we've all seen what it does to us on Thanksgiving.