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I saw this at the grocery store just today, displayed with flowers. Worth sharing I thought.

Healthy Teeth and Gums = Health

Sonicare takes the guess work out of toothbrushing. 30 second interval timer makes the 2-minutes go fast. Remove plaque way better then regular toothbrush.

Fat Free HARD cheese YES!

Whole Foods everywhere have this. By far THE best Sharp Cheddar thats FAT FREE! The also have Jack with Pepper, and Motz, too.

How Much Water Should I drink?

You've all heard the 8x8 rule.  Drink 8 glasses of water, at least 8 ounces each. There is no scientific study to support this, and the truth is, it really depends on your lifestyle. It depends on your nutrition, where you live (climate) your health, your exercise output, what other beverages or medications you take, and so on. On average, water takes up 60% of you, and this water provides moisture and carries nutrients, etc. I won't bore you with details; you can google that. Simply put, if you feel thirsty, drink. A few glasses a day are sufficient for most of you. Remember, too, for those focused on weight loss: Thirst will often rear its head as hunger, when really you're just thirsty. Just have a glass of water to kill what you think are hunger pangs. 

Now, go drink a glass; just gulp it and get it over with...that's my personal preference! Ha!

Stretch for Stress Relief

An easy and quick way to feel instant relief from stress is to simply stretch.

If you have a dog or cat, you see them do this all day long, and how stressed do they seem, huh? It works! Since many, if not most of you are sitting at your computer reading this,  just do it right where you are; you don't even have to stand up!  I just did, see?  Splurge and stand up, and include your whole body.  Takes mere seconds and nets a big result.  

Stress Relief in Seconds

I'm deep breathing as I send this. 

Breathe life in. Breathe stress out. Increase energy, improve circulation, send better oxygen to your cells and brain, change your mood, and reduce stress, all by taking a few long, slow deep breaths. Before this became habit for me, I found remembering and doing that first breath the most difficult.  Now I realize, and you will too, it's mere seconds, and you'll want that second, and perhaps a third deep breath. You will feel more relaxed, and less stressed immediately after you do this. I promise you. Instant gratification!  

Be still, close your eyes (unless driving) ;-)

Take a long slow breath in..and hold it momentarily

Purse your lips, making a tiny hole, so it takes you a few seconds to exhale fully

Repeat. It works.

You can do this anywhere, anytime, as often as you'd like. 

Happy less stressful Friday, and Happy Spring,

Margo

Stress (rather, De-Stressing)

Stress is a normal part of life, be it physical or mental stress. We've all experienced it due to illness, relationship stuff, job loss, death of love ones, daily worries, etc.  Stress can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, insomnia, and stiff muscles to name just a few. I'm going to start posting every week, something you can do to help cope with stress. The obvious one I preach is exercise. You ALL know the stress reducing benefits of regular exercise, so I'm not starting there. 

So, the stress reducer du jour is?  Pet an animal. Yup, it works. Simple, cheap, good for the soul, heart and mind. Just pet your dog or cat, or a friends pet, just like ya'll do when you come to my studio. Sometimes I make it part of the gig just to de-stress you. ;-) It works. Happy & Healthy Petting, Margo