The 12 Days of Healthy Living

On the first day of healthy living my true love gave to me…glass_of_water

                One gallon of water.

                Drinking more water can improve your skin, energy level and overall body function.

 

On the second day of healthy living my true love gave to me…

                dumbellsTwo ten pound dumbbells.

Lifting weights can help rebuild bone strength lost from osteoporosis.

 

 

On the third day of healthy living my true love gave to me…omega-3-fatty-acids1

                Omega-3 Fish oil.

Approximately half of Americans are deficient in omega-3’s important for brain, joint and cardiovascular health.  Supplement with a high-quality fish oil daily.

On the fourth day of healthy living my true love gave to me…

                fresh-fruitsFour pieces of fresh fruit.

Eating fruit is a healthier treat than packaged snacks.  Remember to buy organic!

 

 

On the fifth day of healthy living my true love gave to me…benefits-of-morning-walking

                Five days of morning walks together.

Walking five time per week for 30 minutes per day is shown to improve mild to moderate depression. 

 

On the sixth day of healthy living my true love gave to me…

               vegetables-variety Six servings of vegetables.

Vegetables.  Eat more.  Your mother said so.

 

 

 

On the seventh day of healthy living my true love gave to me…

                denneroll-white_2_Seven minutes on my traction block.

Do at least seven minutes of neck traction daily as assigned by your chiropractor to improve your neck curve. 

 

 

On the eighth day of healthy living my true love gave to me…sleeping-baby

                Eight hours of uninterrupted sleep.

                Zzzzz…. Yes, most everyone could use a little extra.  Start now, go to bed an hour earlier tonight!

 

 

On the ninth day of healthy living my true love gave to me…

                hugs_428_ndogNine extra hugs.

Hugs boost your “feel good” brain chemicals, oxytocin and serotonin.  Hugs can boost your immune system too.

 

 

On the tenth day of healthy living my true love gave to me…meditation_sun-300x224

                Ten minutes to meditate peacefully.

Improve your anxiety and stress levels with just 10 minutes per day.  Meditation can also help improve insomnia.

 

On the eleventh day of healthy living my true love gave to me…

               back-to-basics-green-smoothie Eleven ounces of green smoothie.

Delicious and nutritious.  What more can I say?

 

 

 

On the twelfth day of healthy living my true love gave to me…nsp_5547a

                Twelve chiropractic adjustments.

Chiropractic is the gift that keeps on giving all year long!  Whether adjustments are for correction or wellness, a healthy spine and nervous system allows everyone to experience life to its fullest.  Are chiropractic check-ups a part of your 2017 family health strategy?


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