TIDBIT #1

Make yourself immune to stress by changing your focus: Find a way to block out negativity and stress. Are you stuck in a cubicle next to a coworker who's always complaining or sighing? Use noise-cancelling headphones, reorient your chair, or put up pics of your family so your attention is re-focused on something positive. greatist.com

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TIDBIT #2

Ketchup is loaded with high fructose corn syrup which we all now know is detrimental to our health. Most of the ketchup itself is made from tomatoes that have been overcooked with added water and some form of corn syrup. Most commercial ketchups are extremely high in sugar. Just one tablespoon contains four grams of sugar. The average person (child) uses much more than this in a single sitting. The sugar in ketchup is often even worse for you than table sugar (sucrose), because it is in the form of fructose. This can cause added weight gain and insulin resistance. Some brands of ketchup were even found to contain traces of mercury, which is highly toxic to the human body. There are some brands of ketchup on the market that are organic and non-GMO. It may be hard to find these brands, but it is worth the extra effort. If a person loves the taste of ketchup but wants to avoid the harsh chemicals and the added sugars, there are many recipes that will allow a person to make ketchup in their own kitchen, to control what goes into it. You can also substitute other ingredients. 1md.org

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TIDBIT #3

Consuming meals in front of your TV, computer, or Smartphone can sabotage your diet. Eating while distracted may cause you to consume more calories and gain weight. Eating at the dinner table (away from potential distractions) is a good way to keep your weight down and allows you time to reconnect with loved ones. healthline.com

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TIDBIT #4

Chiropractors deal with matters of the heart… literally. Did you know that there is a direct correlation between forward head carrying and mortality? Usually heart attacks! It is a matter of nerve compromise as well as sympathetic overload that results in these problems. A study done on geriatric patients found that the further forward your head is carried the more chance you have of not waking up tomorrow. People with no curve in their neck often complain of neck pain, shoulder pain, headaches and even migraines. Office workers with neck problems often have carpal tunnel and other complaints in their upper extremities and hands. This is usually directly related to the lack of a cervical curve. Do yourself and your family a favor; have them stand sideways to you relaxed, and look at where their ear is in line with where the middle of their shoulder is. If their ear canal is forward of their shoulder, chances are great that their cervical curve is not what it should or could be. Find a chiropractor in your area and get it checked out. planetc1.com

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TIDBIT #5

Arugula provides generous portions of vital nutrients such as vitamins K, A, and folate. It's also a good source of eye-healthy beta-carotene in the form of carotenoids called lutein and zeaxanthin. Here are the top Arugula benefits: Fights Cancer; Protects Eye Health; Improves Heart Health; Helps Maintain Strong Bones; Aids in Weight Loss; Improves Digestion; Helps Prevent Diabetes; Reduces Skin Inflammation and Infections. draxe.com

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QUOTE

Time flies… It's up to you to be the navigator. ~Robert Orbin

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