LFYR Blogs

Preventing heart disease is simpler than you think. A recent study found that simply walking briskly for 22 minutes a day is a great preventative for heart disease. Being overweight and having high blood pressure, unhealthy cholesterol levels, and diabetes puts one at increased risk for heart disease.

Most of us fail to understand all the beautiful things hydration does for our bodies. When our body fails to have adequate water to function correctly, breakdowns can creep into our lives in the form of illness.

Have you ever wondered what all those numbers mean when your doctor orders blood tests at your yearly exam? We all can be overwhelmed by all the information that is given to us during these exams.

Good health starts with proper digestion, which relies on the availability of digestive enzymes. Digestive enzymes break down food into smaller parts to help their absorption by the body.

Changes in the way our food is grown and animals farmed can harm food quality. Your body's ability to absorb nutrients can be impacted by age, genetics, and health conditions.

Practicing “mindfulness” throughout the day can help you stress less. For example, exercising, focusing on your breathing, taking time to be out in nature, journaling, making sure you have sufficient and restful sleep, and, of course, using nutrition to assist your body during stressful times are all methods for stress reduction

Order some fresh vegetables or a salad to have something to eat instead of bread or rolls. Try not to eat empty calories while waiting for your meal.

Take the time to really “Check-In” with yourself and reflectively list areas you would like to improve on. While focusing on the positive, make a list of how you feel.

The secret lies in the unique mixture of dietary fibers found in barley. Barley can also help reduce people’s appetite (help facilitate weight loss.) Being overweight is often linked with developing type 2 diabetes, and researchers found that in addition to reducing appetite, barley could also lower rates of other health complications, like cardiovascular disease.

We offer several videos to help manage stress. Two videos you will want to watch are The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and the Ultimate Mind Calming Exercise. Here you can learn how to utilize tapping, visualization, and deep breathing to alleviate stress.

Finally, remember to love yourself for who you are. If you are happy from within, you are the most beautiful person. Your smile is your best asset. Smile in the mirror every morning and you will see a big difference in your life. As a result, these few tips can possibly help restore your body and will help to have a positive response to others as your day progresses.

To clarify, proper nutrition is imperative for maintaining optimal circulatory system health. Decreased circulation can lead to multiple health issues for example numbness in the hands and feet, fatigue, muscle cramps, digestive problems, and memory loss.

Unfortunately, chronic kidney disease (CKD) has become the fastest growing, non-communicable disease in America impacting the health of an estimated 37 million people.