Quick Tips for U - August 31, 2013

Health:

Memorize something everyday.  It will keep your brain sharp and your memory functioning.  

If memorizing isn't easy for you, start with something simple, like a rhyme, or song lyrics, then work up to quotes from some of your favorite writers, especially poets and don't forget science and history.

Wealth:

Use envelope system budgeting. Separate your spending into categories, (grocery, gas, rent, etc.) Place your money in each envelope and once it's empty-you must wait until the next month to spend in that category.

Style:

Use the Internet, to explore all the latest happenings in the world of clothes and accessories. You can browse through a number of websites that are associated with glamour. -  I find checking fashion on Amazon is a good place to start for basic ideas of new styles.  Prices are pretty good.

Diet:

I gradually removed junk food from my apartment.  I took one food at a time, like potato chips.  After a week of not having them, I was over the desire.  I followed that with removing all soda and sweet drinks.  I made jars of flavored water, orange juice squirted in distilled water, squeeze of lemon in another and I put a bit of Maple Syrup for a sugar like effect in one.  Once all major junk food was out of the apartment, I turned to what I am supposed to eat for better health and learned ways of serving fruits and vegetables to a point where I looked forward to eating them.

Exercise: 

Low impact intervals of exercise can act as a powerful way to supercharge your health.  No need to spend time getting into gym clothes or driving to the gym and working out.  Do it at home, a walk or even turn on some up beat music and dance, dance, dance.

Spiritual:

Even if you aren't religious, you can still find time to commune with nature and feel a connection with your inner spirit. Sometimes silence brings on volumes of thoughts and ideas.

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Labor Day's Quick Tips 4 U

Health:

Make a list of everything you know that promotes good health. (Read some of these earlier tips to help you.) Put a check mark next to any you do regularly. Circle any that you don't do very often. Put an X next to any you never do. Now spend a day or two thinking about what you don't do to be healthier and ask yourself why!



Wealth

Experts say you should save 10% of all your income regularly. Have that amount deducted from your checking account and put into a savings or investment account. When you get more income, increase the amount transferred. After a few months you won't notice the decrease in spendable income.

Many national corporations as well as more than 1 million families have benefited from Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University.

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Diet:

Start your meal with a salad. Keep salad fixings crisping in the frig. Add a low fat dressing or use a little bit of olive oil and lemon juice and fresh herbs. Drink a glass of vegetable juice with the salad and you will have healthfully cut your appetite, and increased your servings of vegetables.  Yeah You.

Fashion and Style:

Wearing clothes too big will make you look bigger. A belt or scarf hanging down toward your legs will make them look longer. A solid color outfit is slimming.


Exercise:

Don't have time for a full workout? Incorporate it in your day. Stretch when dressing; squat when picking something up off the floor; reach for the ceiling anytime you are waiting; swing your arms when walking; commit to working out no matter how much time you have.

Beauty:No time for makeup. Tint your moisturizer with your foundation and smooth on. While waiting for it to dry, put on two coats of lipstick, touch your lips with clean fingers and blot on cheeks for blush. Sweep eyes with shadow and put on two coats of mascara. You are on your way and looking good.





Spirit:Make it a habit to congratulate yourself for making the effort to be the best you can be. Even if you don't feel you've done your best, congratulate yourself anyway and soon, very soon you'll be doing your best every day.


Disclaimer.
This article is intended for general information only based on the author's research and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment


Did you know Paprika is considered a healing spice?  

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Quick Tips 4 U - April 19 -

Health:
Have you been introduced to 'Tapping for Healing"?  This simple technique, which literally involves "tapping" on the meridian points of our body while saying certain statements, is providing uniquely powerful results.  I've learned the technique and have to say, I'm very impressed.  Just think, you can tap away pain and stress.  Click here to check it out.  It's amazing what it can do.
Tapping for Healing


Wealth:
There is also a 'Tapping for Abundance' video that I've tried and can honestly say, my monthly tithe is increasing. The way it works, well you can watch the video to see how it works.  I'll include a link to it below.  I'm so positive that Tapping is more than a fad, it's working world wide.

Diet:
A diet high in protein may keep us fuller for longer and reduce overall intake of food.  A recent study published by The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition  suggested that when following a higher protein diet, participants ate less overall calories, as well as feeling less hungry.  And it has been proven again and again, eating a well balanced  breakfast makes all the difference in not being hungry as much throughout the day. 


Exercise:

It's get out and walk weather.  It's get out and garden weather.  It might even be 'spring cleaning' weather for some.  Let's get started with a daily outdoors routine that moves our bodies and lifts our souls.  Make it a good day and get outside and play.

Style:

Sandals in the morning, sandals in the evening, sandals anytime. I have found some of the best sandals in all styles, colors, prices, for women, men and kids.  I've categorized them by styles - casual, dressy, designer, vintage, men's, girls with prices listed.  Check out the web page for some ideas for your sandal shopping.

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Spiritual:

"Every life is a story, make yours a best seller".

As I've been interviewing people for 'No Life Lived in Vain', I'm finding fascinating stories.  Maybe one day I can do yours.

May you be blessed with true happiness.

Quick Tips-March 10- 2012

Remember to Spring Forward tomorrow!  Daylight Saving Time.

Health:
Detox your body now and then to give your liver a break.  One way is with 'sarsaparilla'!  Believe it or not, research has confirmed sarsaparilla if loaded with plant sterols and other compounds that bind to chemicals and pollutants, transporting them out of your system and helping your liver function better.
(You can find Sarsaparilla capsules in the Nature's Way section of your grocery or drugstore)


Wealth:
This totally amazed me.  You can download free apps from ShopKick.com and CheckPoints.com to your smartphone.  When you enter a store like Target, Old Navy, Best Buy, etc you activate the app...you get points...then when you scan an item you get more points.  These points accumulate towards gift cards, discounts, etc.  You don't even have to buy anything.  I was overwhelmed at all the stores participating.  Now I have to get a smartphone.  

Diet:  

Give up white flour foods and sugar for a week to ten days.  See if early hunger signs or cravings don't go away.  I tried it and it worked.  I missed  toast with my breakfast egg ,but after two days I was okay with it.  

Exercise:

Rev yourself up for exercise by spending a few minutes thinking about how good you will feel when you finish and how great you are going to look in your new spring outfit or summer swimsuit.  Actually visualize yourself doing a workout before you get to the workout.  Try it now, close your eyes, feel your body moving or walking briskly.  Really feel it.  Guess what, it's almost as good as actually working out.  

Fashion & Style:

Sandal time is not that far away.  First things first, get your feet into prime condition.  

If you have a Ped Egg---use it on dry skin before giving your feet an Epsom Salts foot bath.  

Once skin and nails are softened, the pedicure will be easier.  Use cuticle cream around the nail beds and push back with an orange stick.  

Trim and file nails.  Best to cut nails straight across.  Slather on some lotion, massage and let it soak in before using your favorite polish.

Beauty:

Brighten up your skin with a gentle morning wash.  You can use a exfoliating cleanser to get rid of the dead cells and give a fresh look to your skin. You can also use sugar and olive oil mixture.  A rough face cloth works too.  Follow with a good moisturizer that contains sun screen.

Spiritual:

"First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.

Epictetus -  Greek sage and Stoic philosopher

When you have a minute or two, be sure to check out

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Sometimes it's not what you do, it's how you do.  There's a video on the site by Lisa Eldridge, one of the most highly regarded make-up artists on the international beauty and fashion worlds today.

August Quick Tips 4 U

Health:


Relax your back with massage. It helps by increasing blood flow and nutrients to tissues. A gentle rub or deep massage will ease that pain away.


Wealth:


You know that lowering your water heater temperature will reduce your energy bill but you can reduce it even more by putting it on a timer to turn it off when you least need it.


Diet:


Taking a multi vitamin to make sure you get all your daily nutrients will often times eliminate cravings. We usually crave what our bodies are lacking.

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Exercise:

Make use of all your waiting time by tightening and relaxing various muscles, especially the abdomen. Tense and relax your arms, your calves, even do facial exercises.

Beauty:

Sparkles on a top over jeans will add glamor. Add a sparkling bracelet or earrings to highlight a basic outfit. When everything is so hectic you need to feel a bit of glamor.

Spirit:

The best place to find your spirit is to go within. Use soft, meditative music. Be aware of your breaths. Welcome your spirit and listen for guidance. It's there. You just need to be in touch with it.

Holiday Tips!

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Health:
Promise yourself you will take care of you. Get enough sleep! This is vital to avoiding slumps and over indulging in caffeine. Eat a healthy and balanced diet. Get enough physical activity and exercise. If you can follow these three health tips--getting through the holiday stress will be easier.

Wealth:
Make a budget that includes identifying all of your expenses, income and spending habits. Start in January and write down every penny you spend for two months. Review in March and adjust your spending according to the things you spent money on that you know you can do without.

Diet:
Set realistic goals. Don't expect to lose weight overnight. Gradually change your eating habits, first by having smaller portions, then by substituting good healthy food for bad.


Exercise:
Listen to external stimulus to take your mind off of the physical activity. That’s the secret to making “exercise time” fly.

Style:
Fashion style is very much about attitude. Feel confident in yourself about the way you look and that will come across to other people.

Spiritual:
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. Walt Emerson

Last Quick Tips for 2008

Health:
Preventive medicine is important for all of us. See your medical advisor at least once a year and ask him/her what tests are beneficial for the best health. Ask for a list of what and when is best for you.

Wealth:
When posting a debit to your checking account, round it up to the next dollar. The cents will add up over time.

Beauty:
Researchers say uneven skin tone makes one look older more than wrinkles. Aglycolic peel can even out skin tone. Use one with alpha hydroxy acid.

Exercise:
It's been reported that just 30 minutes a day of exercise can lower blood pressure by 9 points for some. Walking will do it.

Diet:
Eating five mini meals, balanced with grains, protein, and carbs will help you lose weight. Balance and mini are the key.

Spiritual:
Read something spiritual everyday, even if you are a non believer. The thoughts are positive and will touch you in various ways.

Quick Tips - June 23-M. Bradley McCauley

Health:
Chai Tea is loaded with cinnamon which keeps blood sugar stable while cloves reduce inflammation, and the calcium in milk helps keep bones strong. How much healthier can you get just sipping a cup or two?

Wealth:
Save big time on groceries --get coupons on the internet for items you are buying or regularly buy. Just print and go.

Style:
The color red can make you and everyone who sees you feel energized. The brightness can invigorate metabolism.

Diet:
Foods that are your downfall don't need to be in your home. Get rid of temptations and always carry healthy snacks with you.

Exercise:
Use stretchy exercise bans. They are easier to have with you than weights. They help you strengthen muscles and can get your fat burning metabolism going.

Spiritual:
Find inspirational audios on your PC, download them to burn to CD or MP3 that you can listen to when on the go.

Six Steps to Natural Health

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A brief explanation of Why I write this 'Quickie Tips 4 Life" Blog.
I started researching health because I wasn't healthy. The same is true of the other subjects in this blog:wealth; style; diet; exercise; and beauty. I've learned so much reading articles and magazines, and web sites, that I decided I wanted to capsulize it and share the info with others. I hope you will subscribe to the feed, become a regular viewer, comment, and add your tips.

Health:

Beans are known for their cancer fighting antioxidants. They are also packed with fiber which binds with toxins, creating a broom sweeping them out of your system. 1/2 a cup a day is recommended. Hummus with raw vegetables is an excellent way to get them.

Wealth:

Lower utility bills by switching off your PC when not in use.

Exercise:

If you’re pressed for time, break up your activity sessions into manageable chunks. For example, take four 5-minute “mini” walks each day or get up 10 minutes earlier and do some simple stretches.

Beauty:

Lip liner creates a waxy base that will hold your lip color. After lining lips, dab liner lightly on lips and follow with color.

Style:

Color jeans are the hottest item this season. Find them in red, blue, green and even yellow.

Spiritual:

Bring more joy in your life with joy filled thoughts.

Disclaimer:
This article is intended for general information only based on the author's research and is not a
substitute for proper medical advice. Always seek the advice of your medical advisor before making changes in you life