Your Body, Your Health Your Business

by Johnetta on February 7, 2012

Several factors in combination can impact a woman’s health. The previous post included information about stress and stress reduction. There are more small steps that can be taken to maximize positive influences on the body, mind, spirit, emotions and the environment. One area of interest is anti-aging.

Anti-aging

Aging well is possible.  Anti-aging is a myth. We are aging every nanosecond and nothing known to the public can stop the aging process. We are born, grow old, become sick and die. There are a lot of ‘anti-aging’ products on the market. If they worked, almost everyone would be using them in one form or another. What are some of the positive lifestyle behaviors you practice every day?  A consistent exercise routine can slow the aging process regardless of one’s present age. A nutritious, fiber rich diet is good medicine. The aging process, the brain, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis- are all affected by a nutrient rich food plan.  How many days do you realize its twelve noon and you’ve only had a cup of java and a croissant? The brain and the body think you’re starving them, so [click to continue…]

by Johnetta on February 7, 2012

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The number of women in the workforce as employees or business owners continues to grow. Additionally, women are the highest percentage of the aging population. Put them together and women are working longer. Females are more likely than males to be affected by depression, by chronic diseases, chronic health conditions and arthritis. Read more here and here.

In this two part article you’ll learn how these two factors combined, can impact women’s health and some small steps that can be taken to maximize the positive influences on the body, mind, spirit, emotions and the environment.

Stress Reduction

Yes, you enjoy the work you’re doing and you’re passionate about that work and the business you own. However, all careers are not created equal. Some forms of employment and business ownership are less stressful than others.

Nevertheless, stress – negative stress and positive stress- over time can produce an unwanted effect on the body. You’ve most likely heard it said that it’s not the stress, but how the individual handles the stress. All things considered, stress is stress. Clutter can cause stress. You may be churning out products, content, engaging clients but a cluttered environment usually produces a cluttered mind. The cluttered mind can prevent the brain from functioning at an optimal level. Figuratively speaking, it’s similar to [click to continue…]

by Johnetta on February 6, 2012

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Heart Healthy Foods to Lower Your Risk For Heart Disease

February 2, 2012

The good news is heart disease, cardiovascular disease rates declined over a ten year period (1998-2008). However, in the United States heart disease continues to be the number one cause of death. There are, of course, contributing factors and it is likely you or someone you know has one of more of these factors. High [...]

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What Is The State Of Health Of Your Business?

January 30, 2012

In the State of the Union address the President of the United States spoke about economic stability in the United States, equal pay for women for equal work, bringing jobs back to the United States of America instead of outsourcing and encouraging entrepreneurship and small business development. Made in America “An economy built to last, [...]

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How Happiness Affects Your Business Success And Your Health & Wellness

January 11, 2012

Are you happy? I mean are you really, really, really happy? What is happiness for you? Happiness can be an elusive state of well-being for many individuals. Some individuals are always smiling, laughing and give the appearance of being happy. Yet, the question, ‘Are you really happy?’ arises. What is the meaning of happiness, you [...]

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New Year Resolution: Weight Loss?

January 4, 2012

Gyms love this time of the year because the beginning of a new year brings resolutions such as losing weight and new gym memberships. Gradually these new adventures start to wane and fall by the wayside and eventually forgotten. What can be done to offset the inevitable for many of you who were excited and [...]

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