{"id":3941,"date":"2013-04-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-04-26T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1millionbestdownloads.com\/mind-body-how-to-stay-healthy-this-holiday-season\/"},"modified":"2013-04-26T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2013-04-26T00:00:00","slug":"mind-body-how-to-stay-healthy-this-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1millionbestdownloads.com\/mind-body-how-to-stay-healthy-this-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stay Healthy This Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

Josh RutledgeFrom Health<\/em> magazine<\/a>Lower temperatures and stressful holidays can present a host of challenges to your health. Read on to learn how to handle everything from travel aches to cold-weather blues.<\/p>\n

Dance away the blues<\/strong>
Short days and frigid temps turn you crabby. But a good workout (and that includes boogying to your favorite tunes) can hike feel-good endorphins. In fact, studies show that music activates parts of the brain linked to happiness. Here, more ways to cheer up (without going outside):<\/p>\n

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Phone a friend.<\/strong> Feeling that strong emotional bond may raise your levels of progesterone, a mood-boosting, stress-reducing hormone.<\/li>\n
Have sex.<\/strong> Estrogen and prostaglandins in semen may ease feelings of depression, a State University of New York study says. <\/li>\n
Cue a comedy.<\/strong> Just anticipating how much youll laugh while watching a funny movie is enough to boost endorphins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nWhen PMS strikes, satisfy your sweet and salty cravings with this healthy Happy Trails Mix from Health<\/em> nutrition guru Frances Largeman-Roth, RD<\/a>. One 250-calorie serving is big on appetite-busting fiber and protein, as well as calcium, magnesium, and vitamin B6—all thought to ease symptoms like bloating<\/a>, breast pain, and mood swings.<\/p>\n
Happy Trails Mix<\/strong>
Makes: 4 servings<\/p>\n
3\/4 cups almonds
1 1\/2 cups fortified whole-grain cereal (such as Total)
3\/4 cups freeze-dried banana slices
4 teaspoons dark chocolate chips<\/p>\n
Combine all ingredients in a medium-size bowl. Divide into 4 portions and package into 4 small zip-top bags or airtight containers. Can be stored for up to 2 weeks.<\/p>\n
Next Page: Stretch out those travel kinks<\/a> [ pagebreak ]Stretch out those travel kinks<\/strong>
Cramped airplane seats and long car rides can leave you feeling achy, irritated, and all stopped up. Fight back, says exercise physiologist Michele Olson, PhD, with these simple stretches.<\/p>\n
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Knee hugs:<\/strong> While seated, bring right knee up toward chest, wrap arms around it; hold for 5 counts. Repeat with left leg.<\/li>\n
Shoulder shrugs:<\/strong> Move them up and down 10 times.<\/li>\n
Deep breaths:<\/strong> Sit up straight and put hands behind head. This opens the chest and makes it easier to take a few deep breaths.<\/li>\n
Neck Twists:<\/strong> Rotate head to right, look over shoulder, and hold for a count of 5. Do same over left shoulder. Repeat 5 times on each side.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Painkiller warning just for women<\/strong>
Scary news: Johns Hopkins University reports that deaths from prescription-painkiller poisoning more than tripled among women ages 45 to 64 in a recent six-year period. Before you use hydrocodone (Vicodin) or acetaminophen-and-codeine combos, talk to your doc about overdose risks and the dangers of drug interactions and taking more than one med at a time.<\/p>\n
Our holiday eco-move<\/strong>
Christmas lights made with light-emitting diodes (LEDs)<\/a> are 90% more energy-efficient than incandescent lights.<\/p>\n
Flat-belly workout wear<\/strong>
Research shows that youll be more motivated to work out if you look good doing it. Enter the Keen top from Cirqulate<\/a> ($64, available in five flattering hues). An elastic mesh lining smoothes and holds in a saggy tummy, while two-tone side panels give the appearance of a smaller waist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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