Life changes when we commit to act....

Wellness tips from Hippo:


1. Calories count , but do not count them.

2. Eat protein every meal and snack.

3. Always eat before you are hungry.

4. Drink water and other healthy fluids -your weight in pounds divided by 2 = ounces of liquid.

5. Eat good fat every meal.

6. Be active as you can be...

Drink your way to Brain Health

Good nutritious drinks -
water also in moderation....
milk included
Your brain can become dehydrated and that can decrease your ability to
think
and impair your judgement.

Read a classic....even if you read it years ago...

Brain activity has been  monitored whilst reading pieces by the classic authors and far more
electrical activity occurs at that time. The scientists were able to study each word being read and noticed how the monitor lit up upon unusual words or surprising phrases or difficult sentence structure.This shifted the brain into higher gear. Poetry is a great medium also for brain stimulation.So the classics are extremely useful. They act like rocket boosters for the brain.

Clarity or Confusion?

Life is full of choices.You must be 100 % responsible for your own clarity. Many people have self defeating attitudes.
The word"decide"means to make a decision. At this time you must be careful to consider the options and then make the choice of your direction. Soe people tend to fret over their decision after it has been made-it will lead to confusion . If you were the head of an expedition and floundered as such while leading a group to a destination that would be a great disadvantage to all concerned. If you have researched your material available  pre-making a decision, you have probably made a correct choice.
Some people are not very good at creating clarity but they are excellent at maintaining confusion.

Take charge and make good choices......

How is your "Imagination"?

My imagination is well  and with practice, I am able to use it very positively.

The power of our imagination is very powerful. Even imagining something or doing an activity causes the brain to be activated in the same areas. But I am not undermining the importance of physical activity and keeping fit. Remember , walking at a good pace strengthens the neural connections. Everything , one sees and does and learns changes our brain.. keep that in mind.

This means that as we age ,we can continually improve what we think and who we are. Paying close attention to where and how you are focusing with your mind is extremely important. "Mindfulness" is one of the most important skills that you should develop, if you want a calm and clearer mind.

Talk to you next week on focus and clarity.... Hippo

Let's all work towards a better "Wellness"

or celebrate with friends.....

1. Get to bed at a decent time in order to get sufficient sleep

2. Find a cafe and sit in a nice location and relax so that the atmosphere will
    provide the brain with enough distraction to prompt many more abstract
    thoughts.

3. Try to brainstorm...  maybe in the morning when you are fresher..

4. Be kind to someone either by listening or offering kind words of encouragement.

5. Eat nutritiously-a treat never hurts once in a while....

6. Go for a quick walk

  I hope that you are having a great Family Day!


  More next weekend...Hippo

Confusion on the front line !

We hear many mixed messages about maintaining our  "Wellness and Health" via health tips. If you buy and read those monthly magazines or watch TV, you will be thoroughly confused  by the end of your read or progam.
These are some of the tips that you will read or hear almost every day.

1. Chocolate is bad for the heart- Remember, moderation....
2. Wine is unhealthy- No,  it is alright
3. Eat loads of protein-Cut back on bread to lose weight- No
4. Blueberries , beans, artichokes will not pack the same "oomph"if not in form of food
5. Confusion on what vitamins and supplements one should take..

After seeing these tips-you must be careful of "too much" of a good thing !

Next week -we will talk about what ways to deal with what we see and hear and what many of us
don't know.....

Have a great week ! Catch some sun while it's here