Healthy Living

Be better prepared for the cold and flu season at home

October 26, 2021October 24, 2021 Erin Sluka

Happy fall, or cold and flu season around here. Are you prepared for the runny nose, high fevers and night coughs? I did my medicine closet clean out. I organized and re-labeled baskets and tossed expired medications. Then I took my restock list and got ourselves prepared.

I have had such problems with our digital thermometer and it was time for a new one. I also restocked on cold medications I needed and I look for the better ingredients. Have you read a label of most cold medicines lately? It isn’t pretty! Dr Talbot’s is a safe brand and I am stocked up on immune support and Mucus + Cold Relief.

Dr. Talbot’s Vital 12 is a homeopathic immunity support quick dissolve tablets for ages 3 months and older (including expectant Mom’s). The ’12’ indicates 12 cell salts – supplement minerals in the body whose deficiency is associated with many common health problems. Non-toxic and non-habit-forming ingredients are what you need over other supplements on store shelves that don’t offer a clean lable.

The Mucus + Cold Relief is also homeopathic and relieves thick mucus, runny nose, cough, nasal & chest congestion and sinus inflammation. Your kids will love the natural grape juice that flavors this cold-relieving syrup. There are no alcohols, dyes or parabens and includes the supportive cell salts and is safe for body weight 6 pounds and higher. Visit Dr Talbot’s for all that they offer to refill your medicine cupboards.

I have replaced my digital thermometer that stopped being consistent. This time I have the Orä: Familly 5-in-1 infrared thermometer. This thermometer does a forehead scan or ear check. You can switch heads according the readings you need from infant to adults. Forehead, ear, axillary, child, adult, ambient air, food, milk, bath water… the Orä measures it all! It holds up to 20 measurements in a reading and it does offer a warning alert that can be silenced with high fevers. I love the silence feature for infants so not to alert them to a beeping. You can see all of its features here!

Now is the time to stock back up if you have not already! Consider these 2 brands for safe and effective additions to your medication cabinets and be as prepared as you can be for common illnesses that may pay your family a visit this year.

Healthy Living, Parenting

How To Inspire Your Children To Live A Healthier Life

October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 Erin Sluka

We all want our children to live a healthier life and the truth is that a large part of this is how we, as parents, encourage healthy habits. Obviously, everything starts with your example. If you do live a healthy lifestyle, there is a pretty good possibility your child will pick up some things. But you cannot blindly rely on that. You need to have a more proactive approach. Just talking about healthy living and not doing anything about it will not help much.

Helping With The Basics Of Healthy Living

In the US, children weigh more than in the past. This is because they eat food that has too much sugar and fat. And they are less physically active than children in the past. The big problem is that children struggling with weight issues do tend to develop more health problems in the future than those who do not. This does include things like diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cancer, and heart disease.

Here are some tips on how you could help your child:

Be attentive with what food you buy. It is useful to serve various healthy foods and you limit junk food. Make sure you have fresh vegetables and foods available since they are great meal sides and healthy snacks.
Be careful when buying low-fat foods since they might contain some unhealthy ingredients, like too much added sugar.
Use adequate portion sizes.
Monitor the child’s activities to implement proper behaviors through rules like just two hours in front of a computer screen when too young. Promoting physical activity is just much better.
Make sure the child drinks plenty of water. Always avoid sweetened drinks and opt for milk instead of regular-calorie drinks.
Eat your snacks and meals as a family. Do this at a table to further encourage conversations.
Teach the child the importance of health check-ups and health habits.
Make sure the child rests as much as they need.

Helping Children With Alcohol, Tobacco, And Drug Problems

It is possible that your child will be curious about some drugs when young. There are actually more children than you might think that try alcohol, tobacco, and even some drugs before reaching high school. Using such substances is less likely though if you do talk about them as a caring parent.

Help your child with these tips:

Make it very clear that it is not allowed or okay to drink alcohol, use drugs, or use any tobacco-related product.
Explain exactly why such substances are bad for them and encourage children to keep asking questions.
Discuss peer pressure so it will not affect your child and make them start using drugs, smoking, or drinking alcohol.
Set the best example, which does mean it is better to quit smoking or drinking if you want your child to avoid them in the future.
Be aware of who the friends of your child are, and who their parents are. Try to build trust with all of these to better be aware of what happens when the child is with them.

Final Thoughts

Children always look up to parents. This is why it is so important for you to be the best example possible. The truth is that being healthy needs to be fun. If it is not fun for your child and they do not have choices, it will be quite difficult to create those healthy habits that will do so much good in the future. Reward good behavior and remain supportive and positive to actually help the child to develop the necessary confidence for healthy habits.

Healthy Living

Tips to Improve Your Energy Levels

October 11, 2021February 8, 2023 Erin Sluka

Having enough energy to get through your day will help you tackle everything that you need to get done. If you’re constantly feeling lethargic or experiencing dramatic highs and lows with your energy, a few simple changes with your habits and your diet can make a difference in how you feel and improve your energy levels.

Wake Up the Right Way

Starting your day off on the right foot can help you shake off lower energy levels from sleep and make you ready to take on your morning. The positive mindset that you get from maximizing your wellness and productivity in the morning set a positive tone for the rest of the day.

When you’re getting out of bed, you have to be disciplined to avoid hitting the snooze button repeatedly. Excessive use of the snooze feature on alarms can confuse your brain about whether you need to be awake. It can make finding your footing and thinking clearly more of a struggle than it ought to be. Try to get out of bed right away. If you feel like you absolutely must hit the snooze, don’t let yourself do it more than once. A magnesium complex that includes B vitamins can be unequivocally beneficial in fueling adequate sleep for your body.

Fuel Your Body Mindfully

Don’t wait too long before you start giving your body some healthy sources of energy and vital nutrition. Of course, you shouldn’t eat a really heavy meal right when you get up. Instead of infusing your body with energy, a really heavy meal could end up overburdening your digestive system and waste too much energy on digestion.

Choose foods that are rich in protein and easy to digest rather than refined carbohydrates that don’t have any nutritional substance. Consider adding a supplement to your morning routine that can support your body’s use of energy and your mental focus.

Go to Bed at the Right Time

Getting enough sleep is integral to your overall energy levels. If you don’t give yourself sufficient time to recharge at night, your body has to pay a hefty price. In order to get more sleep, your starting place should be making an effort to get to bed earlier. It’s a simple question of math. Consider how much sleep you need to feel okay. Think of when you have to get up, and get to bed at the right hour.

Once you start going to sleep at around the same time consistently, it will help your body establish a rhythm. The rhythm that regulates sleep can also help regulate your energy levels throughout the day. With enough shuteye, you’ll be significantly less likely to get fatigued early into your day.

Without the momentum you need to take on the most challenging and important parts of your day, you’ll probably end up forgoing the things that you’d like to do that can make a day better. Even considering benefits of supplements like in MCT Wellness, you can unlock the best version of you. To make the most of your time and feel as good as you can, you owe it to yourself to address chronic issues with energy levels head-on.

Healthy Living

Play Classic Solitaire and other Free Online Games

October 4, 2021October 2, 2021 Erin Sluka

It has been such a busy back to school year! I am the head Secretary at our local High School and am new to my position at the school. What a year to start such a job! I went from having a cleaning routine, cooking up great meals after a long workout to days so busy I can hardly keep my eyes open after dinner. I am one of those people where when my day has been so hectic, I cannot calm down and get proper sleep while my mind is sill spinning. I need tricks to wind down and relax. Reading helps and so does playing simple games on my device. Solitaire.org is perfect for settling down because I play games with no ads, no competition with anyone else and easy formats. I can play until my eyes close.

I like to play Solitaire, Candy Crush, Blackjack and slot games. These are my go-to online games. I love the competition with friends via my downloaded apps I play online. Solitaire.org is where I go when I don’t want to compete or better an ongoing score. I play the games I love simply for myself and without interruptions.

Candy House is a lot like a favorite game of mine and I love moving through the 50 levels. Blackjack is a lot of fun also and so simple. I love these games at the end of a long day.

Soliratire.org has more than just my favorites. They have so many Solitaire games. But, they also have some classics. Whether reading a book to make my eyes tired or watching cards deal or candy drop, these reading and non-competitive, no-ad games are what it takes lately for me to get the shut eye I need.

I think many of you can relate to being so busy, we don’t unwind in time and get proper sleep. I wanted to share my go-to for ending my day and getting my rest…restfully! Try Solitaire.org for a different free online games experience.