“Today’s Health Tip” from Melissa Hall Klepacki, M.Ac. delivers quick daily tips for wellness and a healthier lifestyle everywhere you listen to podcasts and in your daily flash briefing on Amazon Alexa devices. Follow her on social media for more content or www.MelissaHallKlepacki.com
Episodes
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Happy Monday! It's a new week of wellness.
Today, be mindful of times when promises were made and broken. It hurts, right?
However, we make promises to ourselves ALL the time and then break them. Recognize that that hurts as well.
Consider making promises that are realistic realizing that once kept we can add to these goals and promises.
It all goes back to the way we talk to and treat ourselves...always with consideration and kindness.
Sunday Aug 04, 2019
Sunday Aug 04, 2019
Self Care Sunday!!
When was the last time you laughed really hard.....and what makes you laugh?
Try today to find your belly laugh....you know what it takes to make you feel this kind of joy. Today, explore that and make some time to laugh.
Saturday Aug 03, 2019
Saturday Aug 03, 2019
We talk alot about giving back and helping others but how about letting others help you?
It always feels so good to be in service to others but occassionally you need to take your turn as the other.
Whether someone is offering advice, willing to lend a hand to help you with your kids or a chore or a big task - its important to remember that many hands make light work!
Listen in and let someone lend you a hand.
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Friday Aug 02, 2019
Friday Aug 02, 2019
Trying to live a lower carb lifestyle? One easy way to make a change is to use butter lettuce leaves in place of bread or a bun when eating a sandwich or burger.
If you have ever tried chicken lettuce wraps (lots of recipes online) you know how easy this substitution really is. I love the butter lettuce leaf because it has great texture and easily folds around food. Plus, the leaves are generally pretty large.
Note: if you eat at a fast food restaurant you can always ask for a burger with no bun and extra lettuce. At In&Out Burger it's a real thing called "Protein Style."
Thursday Aug 01, 2019
Thursday Aug 01, 2019
No matter what your goal or your path to get there one thing is for sure: Consistency is key!
Listen in today for a little encouragement to stay on it and to stay in it.
Yes you can!!
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
Today, observe how you spend your down time.
Splayed on the couch watching tv or in a comfy chair scrolling thru your social media feeds...let's transform that.
Start on the floor. Maybe stretching while you scroll or full on yoga moves while watching your favorite show. Transform that hour of down time to make it work for you. Make a deal with yourself and get it done.
Then post a photo of this and share with others (and be sure to tag us for a repost)...we are all in it together!
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
Today for a quick wellness hit - check out your toothbrush. Is it time for an upgrade or a change? I love my electric toothbrush because my teeth feel super clean after using it as compared to a regular manual toothbrush. Make sure yours has a soft head and the bristles are in good shape. Wonky bristles means its time for a new one.
Also, please spend a few minutes today googling "Why is Flouride bad for you" or check out this article from Dr. Axe who I read alot: https://draxe.com/health/detox/is-fluoride-bad-for-you/
All of his articles are backed by research and really well written. Check him out for sure.
The idea that our government would let things into consumer products that are not only bad for you but can actually poison you is not just an idea - it is the sad truth. Flouride is classified as a neurotoxin. That means it is poisonous to the brain.
It's up to us to protect ourselves. To really take a good look at what we eat and drink, what we use on and in our bodies.
As always, my list of curated products that I love, have done the research on and trust is over on my website here: www.theguudcompany.com/shop
Flouride free toothpastes available at places like Amazon, WholeFoods, health food stores and even at places like Marshall's and TJ Maxx.
Monday Jul 29, 2019
Monday Jul 29, 2019
Need a mindfulness tool that will make checking in with yourself more regularly a snap?? Welcome to Aura.
It has both paid and free versions and available for the iPhone and Android.
Choose from meditations, life coaching, stories or music. You can set a time each day to be reminded to make 3 minutes for mindfulness.
Remember, mindfulness doesn't have to be a long process or a chore. 3 minutes when you can.
Simple changes, better choices. Every single day.
Sunday Jul 28, 2019
Sunday Jul 28, 2019
Make 15 minutes for yourself to take a bath. Your body (and mind) will thank you.
Especially if you have trouble sleeping, try a bath with Epsom Salts before bed. Add essential oils or natural bath solutions (check products on www.ewg.org)
Give yourself this gift today. xo Melissa
Saturday Jul 27, 2019
Saturday Jul 27, 2019
Soulful Saturday - give yourself a break!
Are you nurturing yourself with the way you talk to yourself or are you bulling yourself.
We all need to be more kind with ourselves. Take guud care of YOU!
Friday Jul 26, 2019
Friday Jul 26, 2019
It's foodie Friday here and today I encourage you to give a green juice a try.
If you have your own juicer its a snap but you can also make it in a blender and strain thru a strainer ot better yet, cheesecloth.
An easy recipe is a handful of kale, a few stalks of celery, a slice of lemon and if you'd like your juice a little sweeter add an apple.
Always organic and best on an empty stomach.
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
Have you ever used minibands in your workout?
I bought a set of 5 FiT Simplify Resistance Loop Exercise Bands for $8.95 with free shipping on Amazon Prime. Though there are many companies making these and you can check out all the reviews over on Amazon.
I love them for monster walks, squats, triceps though they come with an instruction manual which offers more tips and tricks. And they take up almost no space so they are great for travel.
Ever use them?
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
Today's challenge is to take the stairs whenever possible today. Get moving. Track your steps with the health app on your phone, and Apple watch or FitBit.
More movement every single day along with better choices and simple changes are the way we tackle wellness!
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Tuesday Jul 23, 2019
Tuesday Jul 23, 2019
Take your vitamins.
Leave them somewhere you will see them, like next to your toothbrush or on your nightstand.
Which are you taking? Make a plan to take them regularly and then judge how you feel.
My favorites?
Vitamin D3 with K2
Omega 3
A good probiotic
A multivitamin and multimineral supplement never a bad idea.
Make a plan and stick to it, see how you feel and do more of what is working for you! Happy Tuesday.
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Are you practicing gratitude?
Really check in. Perhaps take 5 minutes to sit quietly with yourself and think of all the things you are grateful for. If you have a journal you might take a few minutes to write a list of all the things in your life you are grateful for.
Especially helpful in times of trouble...this simple practice can put the world into perspective for you.
Sunday Jul 21, 2019
Sunday Jul 21, 2019
Self Care Sunday! My favorite day of the week.
Today's goal is to pretend you are a cat and find a spot in the sun. Indoors or out, maybe to meditate or read a book.
Morning sunlight shining in the eyes helps regulate our circadian rhythm. 15 minutes of full body exposure helps our bodies produce optimum levels of Vitamin D.
Plus, it feels so good.
Get a little sun today and see how it makes you feel.
Saturday Jul 20, 2019
Saturday Jul 20, 2019
Take a few minutes today to check in with yourself on your goals.
We need to set small attainable goals so we are always on a path to bettering ourselves. Have a huge goal that seems insurmountable? Break it down into bite sized steps and methodically work on each step, one at a time, and before you know it you'll meet that goal and be ready to set another one.
Remember, simple changes...better choices...every single day. xo Melissa
Friday Jul 19, 2019
Friday Jul 19, 2019
Cauliflower! Love it? Hate it?
So many great ways to get some of this cruciferous vegetable into your diet.
Cauliflower pizza crust! Cauliflower Rice! Cauliflower Gnocci!
Many restaurants are serving whole heads of roasted cauliflower with sauces and marinades.
How do you like your cauliflower?
Thursday Jul 18, 2019
Thursday Jul 18, 2019
Tone Up Thursday's reminder that it really comes down to diet.
If you have excess body fat I encourage you to check out Intermittent Fasting. For 16 hours a day you are fasting, nothing but water. You have an 8 hour window to take in calories. For me, eating between the hours of 11 am and 7 pm. Or late breakfast, early dinner and done. Those 16 hours of fasting encourages your body to run on the stored body fat you have.
Another option that can help you shed excess weight is to only eat fruit until noon. Stick with watery fruits such as berries, melons and citrus.
**gentle reminder, please check in with your doctor before making any radical changes to your health and wellness.