Wellness Hints

jubilant · ‎06-10-2010

I was thinking of health issues I have had in my 74 yrs. There have been quite a few. Of course everyone is different. One that took me years to figure out has to do with my over acid stomach. It really helped me cut my pepcid in half and now there are days I don't need pepcid at all.

Before my coffee in the morning, I eat a banana, yogurt, or 1 piece of my whole grain bread. Also, now, I never take any meds or vitamins on an empty stomach. For the most part, I stick with something with fiber. For me, at least, it has made a big difference.

Do you have anything that has helped you that you would like to share?

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

For us it has been as simple as getting an online diet tracker and making sure we get enough protein, fiber and calcium with a diet centered around simple low fat foot that isn't processed.

It has made a huge change in how we feel the last 2 years. Also quitting restaurnt food that is loaded with salt, fat and sugar--eating simply at home.

ID2 · ‎06-25-2012

I gave up eating carbs several years ago, lost 70 lbs. I just turned 70 and feel like a kid again. My bmi is 21 and I have become an avid walker. I love to walk.

"Pure Michigan"

granddi · ‎03-16-2010

Number 1: I try to inform myself about health and wellness and especially those conditions that I have to worry about. I just don't think we can go to a physician and say here I am, fix my gut, or my bones, or my whatever. I am not saying that we should treat ourselves but being informed helps us be healthier.

Doctors follow the "standard of care" in our treatment. This is the industry standards for what they are doing. To me this means that few will go out side these guidelines.

For example the standard of care for osteopenia/osteoporosis does not include bamboo, silica, collagen supplements (topic so well discussed on these boards). But yet, alternative approaches do have merit.

We need to be prepared to discuss alternative approaches for our medical concerns.

Number 2: Exercise-walk-move.

Number 3: As the Greeks said "Food is medicine-Medicine is Food" Teach yourself good nutrition and make good choices.

Number 4: The body is not separate from the Mind and the Spirit.

Be mindful of spritual health.

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

I will be 70 in June--and have been cursed with insomnia since having my kids---- It's been really bad these last 3 years mostly due to some pretty stressful events that I went thru. I have a few health issues that are still being worked on too---

Lately, I've been cutting off every type of tech,---- phone, ipad, computer-- a few hours before I go to bed--the blue light thing----but I do watch TV---and then eating very small meals 3 hours at least, before bedtime that contain more protein and veggies, very small amount of carbs. Seems to help with my sleeping ---I was always awake around 3:30 a.m. no matter what---was a struggle to stay alert until bedtime---also am getting in more walking during the day. A big thing for me--is staying away from all things containing sugar especially at night----if I need a little something, I eat cottage cheese or cheese, or a hard boiled egg, a slice of turkey---somthing that won't get my digestion going.

jubilant · ‎06-10-2010

@granddi wrote:
Number 1: I try to inform myself about health and wellness and especially those conditions that I have to worry about. I just don't think we can go to a physician and say here I am, fix my gut, or my bones, or my whatever. I am not saying that we should treat ourselves but being informed helps us be healthier.

Doctors follow the "standard of care" in our treatment. This is the industry standards for what they are doing. To me this means that few will go out side these guidelines.

For example the standard of care for osteopenia/osteoporosis does not include bamboo, silica, collagen supplements (topic so well discussed on these boards). But yet, alternative approaches do have merit.

We need to be prepared to discuss alternative approaches for our medical concerns.

Number 2: Exercise-walk-move.

Number 3: As the Greeks said "Food is medicine-Medicine is Food" Teach yourself good nutrition and make good choices.

Number 4: The body is not separate from the Mind and the Spirit.
Be mindful of spritual health.

@granddi Yes to all 4 of these!

jubilant · ‎06-10-2010

@Sooner wrote:
For us it has been as simple as getting an online diet tracker and making sure we get enough protein, fiber and calcium with a diet centered around simple low fat foot that isn't processed.

It has made a huge change in how we feel the last 2 years. Also quitting restaurnt food that is loaded with salt, fat and sugar--eating simply at home.

@Sooner I too have noticed that so many restaruants have way too much salt, fat, and sugar so am trying to cook more at home. I have found a ladies luncheon place that has great healthy food not too far from home. Eating a lot more fiber helps me,too. Haven't tried the diet tracker yet. May have to look into that.

jubilant · ‎06-10-2010

@wagirl I have found that cutting back on my computer also helps with my dry eye problem.

As far as the boiled eggs go....l love them....EXCEPT... I like them even better deviled or pickled so for now, I have cut back on the sugar in my pickling juice and am going to try Stevia next time! Baby steps!!!

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@jubilant wrote:
@wagirl I have found that cutting back on my computer also helps with my dry eye problem.
As far as the boiled eggs go....l love them....EXCEPT... I like them even better deviled or pickled so for now, I have cut back on the sugar in my pickling juice and am going to try Stevia next time! Baby steps!!!

@jubilant You might try a little non-fat Greek yogurt, lemon juice, even a little drop of hot sauce, in your deviled eggs and cut way back on the sweet pickles. Maybe just put a very few on top as a garnish.

jackthebear · ‎03-11-2010

@wagirl wrote:
I will be 70 in June--and have been cursed with insomnia since having my kids---- It's been really bad these last 3 years mostly due to some pretty stressful events that I went thru. I have a few health issues that are still being worked on too---

Lately, I've been cutting off every type of tech,---- phone, ipad, computer-- a few hours before I go to bed--the blue light thing----but I do watch TV---and then eating very small meals 3 hours at least, before bedtime that contain more protein and veggies, very small amount of carbs. Seems to help with my sleeping ---I was always awake around 3:30 a.m. no matter what---was a struggle to stay alert until bedtime---also am getting in more walking during the day. A big thing for me--is staying away from all things containing sugar especially at night----if I need a little something, I eat cottage cheese or cheese, or a hard boiled egg, a slice of turkey---somthing that won't get my digestion going.

have u had a sleep study?

it can be life changing