Author: St. Elizabeth Healthcare

There are many ways to go about getting exercise. Here are four different fitness activities: Endurance: Try to build up to at least 30 minutes of activity that makes you breathe hard on most or all days of the week. Every day is best because it builds your energy or “staying power.” Ten minutes at a time is fine. Note: If you watch an hour TV show and do some kind of exercise on every commercial (walking around the couch is better than sitting through the commercial) you will have given yourself 10 minutes of exercise. If you can…

More than 60 percent of Americans suffer from poor sleep quality, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Here are your five do’s for a good night’s sleep: Meditation or yoga: There are many types of meditation. Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a favorite sleep inducer. Yoga emphasizes gentle stretches and deep, even breathing. The exercises can help ease muscle tension, lower blood pressure, and calm nerves. Aromatherapy: Certain scents relax the body and mind. Relaxing aromas include: Lavender, Chamomile, Sandalwood, Ylang-ylang, Cedarwood, Jasmine, and Orange Blossom. Vitamins and minerals: Calcium, Vitamin D and the B Vitamins each play a role in…