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Wellness

The Biggest Factor In Your Wellness Journey

At Anoka Massage & Pain Therapy, we realize that wellness is multi faceted. Wellness truly begins on the inside. From what you put in your body in the form of nutrition and supplements to hydration. These all make differences in your mood, nutritional status, and what is showing up in your body.

The biggest factor, however, in your wellness journey begins with your mindset.… Read the rest

Lead by Example

What you do affects those around you. Like when you snack on carrots instead of cookies or order a grilled chicken sandwich instead of a burger … Making great choices for your health may also encourage your family, friends and even your coworkers to make better choices for their health.

So take pride in your positive influence – and take responsibility for the little things you do.… Read the rest

How many calories do you think you drink?

You may be counting calories for every bite you eat, but are you keeping track of what you drink? Water is the perfect calorie-free beverage. Fill a clean, reusable water bottle and toss it in your bag or briefcase to quench your thirst throughout the day. If you’re gulping down regular sodas and other sweet drinks, you may be adding a lot of unnecessary calories to your diet.… Read the rest

Are you eating whole grains?

Whole grains are a very important part of a healthy, balanced diet. Barley, quinoa, wheat berries and other whole grains are full of protein, fiber, vitamins and iron your body needs. There’s also strong evidence that whole grains may lower your risk for heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure.

The biggest challenge may be knowing what a whole grain is and where to find it.… Read the rest

Improve your health one step at a time

Walking helps you stay fit and healthy. Being active even lowers your risk for
serious health problems, like heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, depression and some cancers.

Yet more than half of adults in the U.S. don’t get enough physical activity.

What is enough? Adults need at least 2.5 hours – and children about an hour – of “moderately intense” aerobic activity each week for better health.… Read the rest

Spread a healthy living message to everyone you know.

Health affects everything: Your quality of life. Your emotional and mental well-being. Your relationships, work, and finances. Even what you do for fun.

So don’t take your health for granted. Spread a healthy living message to everyone you know. It’s not hard to do. You can ride your bike more and motivate others to do the same.… Read the rest

Protect the skin you’re in

It’s easy to think about sun safety during the summer or at the beach. But it’s important to protect yourself all year long – even on cloudy and hazy days. The sun, as well as tanning beds and sunlamps, gives off an invisible kind of radiation called ultraviolet (UV) rays.
Too much exposure to UV rays can damage your skin and eyes, and lead to cancer.… Read the rest

How to make a natural sunscreen at home

Although sun protection is extremely important to protect against harmful UV-rays and to prevent skin cancer, next time you pick out your sunscreen, consider what you’re buying. Many common sunscreens actually contain chemicals that can be harmful to your body.

Chemicals to avoid in common sunscreens:

  • Oxybenzone
  • Retinol palmitate
  • Methoxycinnamate
  • Octinoxate
  • Padimate O/PABA
  • Nano or Micronized mineral particles

There are several and easy ways to make effective and natural homemade sunscreen.… Read the rest

How much water do I need in a day?

More than 60% of your body is made of water, which you need to function. When you sweat, go to the bathroom or even breathe, you lose a lot of that water. And te best way to get it back is through food and drink.

How much water does the average healthy adult need in a day?… Read the rest

Compliment your mirror (That’s YOU!)

That’s right, your mirror reflects how beautiful you are!

It might sound cliche to encourage you to embrace your beauty (inside and out), but July 3rd is National Compliment Your Mirror Day… it’s practically required that you acknowledge your beauty, at least for one day.

 

Try these simple tips to take steps toward accepting yourself and celebrate Compliment Your Mirror Day.… Read the rest

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