Health Tip

Health Tip Edition 25

Nutrition

Sweet potatoes

•  Sweet potatoes have a quarter of a day’s worth of potassium.
• Potassium helps keep electrolytes balanced—which allows us to stay maximally hydrated.
• Another benefit: Potassium helps relax the body and lower blood pressure, so it lessens stress in the body that can create fatigue

Exercise

Starting Exercise

•  Start with small attainable goals. If you want to do a marathon, first train for a 5-10K. 
• Mix your program to include running, swimming, gym, yoga & games
• If you are over 35, get your doctor to approve your exercising.
• Before exercising, have a small snack; sandwich, fruit, juices etc.
• Drink water before, during & after exercise.
• Dress for comfort, especially your socks & shoes.
• Consult your trainer for day to day exercises

Stress Management:

Remedies for Snoring

•  Preferably sleep on your side, sleeping on your back causes snoring.
• Overweight people snore more than normal weight persons.
• Avoid alcohol prior to sleep.
• Get to bed an early hour to avoid becoming sleepy and drowsy.
• Clear a clogged nose, prior to sleep.
• A dusty room or bed promotes a clogged nose.
• Drink sufficient water, and have at least 8hours sleep daily

Avoid Addictions

Hangover Truths

• Hydrating between drinks is your best antidote.
• To reduce the effect of hangovers, take your drink with water or fruit juice.
• Eat before drinking to prevent hangovers. Popping pills will not reduce a hangover..
•  Black coffee, the next morning will not help your headache, only drinking water will. Confusion, vomiting, seizures & slow breathing are a medical emergency.

Medical

Reduce stress

•  Stress contributes to cardiovascular disease and, if severe, can cause a heart attack or sudden death.
• There are plenty of options that help reduce stress, such as regular exercise, adequate sleep, striving for a good marriage, laughing, volunteering or attending religious services.
• Watching TV generally does not relieve, but can aggravate stress. Also, try to avoid situations and people who make you anxious or angry.