Healthy Live Everyday

There are some things going on in the body that we don’t put together until it’s a problem. One rarely connect poor diet and hair loss. Then, when we do connect the two we have to ask ourselves “What now?”

A lot of people are under more stress than ever before right now. Some are working in companies that are barely hanging on by a thread. Others are trying to figure out how to bring in extra income that is needed because something broke down and there is not extra money to fix it. There are all kinds of things going on right now that increase the stress level of most people.

One of the reactions to stress in most people is that they stop eating properly. It becomes very easy to develop the habit of grabbing a quick burger on the way home, skip lunch, fill up on Twinkies or some other food that is not healthy. Then there is the comfort food. Most people will turn to their favorite comfort food when they are experiencing stress. Normally though, the comfort food is also not a healthy alternative.

One of the results of a poor diet is that a person will begin to experience hair loss. This will start with the hair getting dull and thin. So most people will change shampoos a few times because they are sure that it is the shampoo that is causing the problem.

When the hair starts coming out in the brush in gobs, then we know there is a more serious problem. That is when it is time to review what changes we have made that would cause the hair follicles to start malfunctioning.

Eating a proper diet provides the hair follicles with much needed nutrients and vitamins to support healthy hair. A poor diet and hair loss go hand in hand. It is important that even when a person is in a stressful situation that they remember to eat properly to maintain healthy bodies and healthy hair.

Healthy Minds Reside in Healthy Bodies

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Have you ever been:

* So nervous that you made your stomach churn?
* So excited about something that you could hardly sit still?
* So worried you wound up sick over it?

These phenomena refer to the psychosomatic principle, that is, the mind?s ability to have physiological effects on the body. There may have been no physical reason for you not sitting still. Electrodes were likely not stimulating your muscles forcing you to be antsy. Your thoughts caused your experience.

A less prevalent concept is the somatopsychic principle (a term introduced by psychologists Nanette Mutrie and Guy Faulkner), and refers to the way in which the body affects the mind. Positive psychology goes hand-in-hand with positive physiology. Having a healthy body supports having a healthy mind. Countless studies support the many benefits of physical activity such as reduced risk for cardiovascular disease and increased bone, muscle and joint health. Physical activity releases positive brain chemicals such as endorphins and serotonin. Other benefits include increased subjective well-being, positive mood and affect, decreased stress and anxiety, improved self-esteem and self-perception, improved sleep quality, and cognitive functioning.

Dog doing yoga.  Human beings are mammals meant for movement. A recent study shows that sitting for too long can increase risk for diseases because it has a negative effect on metabolism. Most Americans do not meet the recommended 30 minutes of physical activity, 5 days a week. Not only does exercise counteract health concerns and act as an antidepressant; not exercising is like taking a depressant. Imagine that. Would you take a pill everyday that would make you depressed? Of course not. Sadly, however, many people do.

The other day I was driving through New York City and saw a man walking his dog across the street. However, the man was the only one doing the walking! The dog was sitting in a baby carriage merrily looking around, grinning and tongue hanging out, while his owner pushed him around. I did a double take. It is one thing for adults to make excuses about not exercising enough, but dogs have four feet instead of two for a reason. Could this signal an onset of puppy obesity, potentially escalating at the same frightening rate as childhood obesity?

Walk & Work Treadmill What are some things you can do to encourage your somatopsychic life?

* Go for a walk or a bike ride.
* Call a few friends and get a basketball game together.
* Have a lot of e-mails to catch up on? Consider creating a treadmill walk-
station. Businesses are buying these cleaver contraptions at $6,000+, you can make your own at home with a treadmill, a lap top, hospital tray table (or piece of wood), keyboard and mouse. See this picture of my Walk-Station. I absolutely love it; I walk while I work.

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References: * Mutrie, N. & Faulkner, G. (2004). Physical activity: Positive psychology in motion. In Linley, P. A. & Joseph, S. (Eds.), Positive Psychology in Practice (pp. 146-164). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. * University of Missouri-Columbia (2007, November 20). Sitting May Increase Risk Of Disease. ScienceDaily. Retrieved February 15, 2008. * For more on treadmill workstations visit the Mayo Clinic which originated the research.

Good nutrition is important for people of all ages, but it is especially important for children. Children need good nutrition for proper growth and development.  Improper nutrition could result in undesirable side effects in a child’s growth and development.

Since many children receive the majority of their meals each day while attending school, it is essential they are provided with a healthy, balanced diet.  In some cases children eat not only breakfast, snacks, and lunch at school, they also receive their evening meal as part of their school program.  In these cases, it is imperative that the food offered by the school meet the USDA Food Program and Meal Planning guidelines.

Providing healthy meals in the child care setting encourages lifelong proper eating habits in children.  According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), only 12% of Americans have healthy, well-balanced diets.  Reinforcing proper eating habits in the child care setting will provide a solid foundation for a child’s future eating habits.

ChildCare Education Institute offers a number of professional development courses such as CCEI 530A, The USDA Food Program and Meal Planning, to assist child care facilities in planning and implementing food programs that encourage healthy eating habits in young children. Providing healthy meals and snacks in the child care setting is a great way to encourage children to form good eating habits. Cooking is an enjoyable activity for most children and a wonderful window of opportunity for both teaching and learning.

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