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Five Tips for Helping a Loved One Face a Health Challenge

There are over 32 million people in the United States that have assumed the role of caregiver for loved ones of all ages who are confronted with a health challenge of some kind.

In some cases, the health challenge might result from birth, illness or accident. In other cases, it might be part of the process of growing old, but is no less resented for all that it is part of the natural process of aging.

Any health challenge which prevents a person from doing the things they were accustomed to doing, or holds them back from being like other people, can be a cause of real distress and stress. Here are some suggestions for helping a loved one cope if they are suddenly presented with an unexpected heath issue or disability.

1. Let them express their feelings.
Let your loved one know it is okay to cry, shout, throw tantrums, get angry, and hate the world. Do not take it personally. Through sharing their feelings, they can relieve them. But they have to be willing to admit to them in the first place in order to be able to deal with them in a productive way.

2. Don’t suffocate them with concern.
It is only natural to want to try to make things easier for our loved one but in some senses it can make it harder on them. They might be embarrassed, resent being a ‘burden’ or seen as ‘less than’ they used to be, and so on. Sometimes, they do not want people hovering all over the place. They will just want to be left alone and will need some rest and time to heal. Give your health-challenged loved one time with their own thoughts. Just remind them that you are there if they need you, and leave it at that.

3. Don’t treat them as disabled or molly-coddle them.
Understand that they are suffering, but expect them to do the best that they can. Regardless of whether the situation is long term or short term, take things one day at a time and start from where they are, and what they can do, rather than what they wish they could do.

4. Be an advocate. Help them to get what they want and need, if they ask for it. It they are willing to use a wheelchair or walker, great. Help them to get one. If they do not want to use one, that is fine too.

5. Take of yourself as the caregiver. Don’t stay in the house on call all the time. Do the things you love, within reason, and stay in touch with your support network. If you are in a happy and positive state of mind, this can help your home environment be less pressured and stressful.

FURTHER READING

Coping with Caregiving: A Guide to Caring for Your Loved Ones Without Suffering from Caregiver Burnout (Health Matters)

Fitness Basics: How to Add Exercise to Your Day, Every Day

by Carolyn Stone and Erin Kennedy

We all know the many health benefits of exercise. So why is it so hard for many people to find the time to work basic fitness activities into their daily routine?

In this handy guide, the authors discuss the benefits of exercise no matter what your health, fitness level or age. If your doctor says you are fit enough for exercise, use this guide to explore all the great things you can do at home, outdoors, or even in the office, that can help you make exercise a part of your routine every day.

You will discover:
+the many health benefits of exercise
+how to plan a fitness schedule you can live with
+the importance of cardio for your health
+different exercises and styles of exercise you might want to try
+the best work outs in winter.

The authors also focus on being budget conscious as you start to improve your health. You don’t need a lot of expensive equipment or a pricey gym membership to start getting fit. Some of the best exercises can be free or only cost the price of a good pair of walking shoes or sneakers.

You will also learn:
+how to make your own hydrating sports drink to balance your electrolytes
+how to calculate your target heart rate for your work outs
+the best ways to breathe when you exercise
+how to make the most of your balance ball
+how to put safety first year round whenever you work out
and much more.

If you are eager to start getting fit but aren’t sure where to begin, use this guide to help you incorporate fitness into your day every day without spending a lot of time and money.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1: FITNESS BASICS
CHAPTER 2: WORKING 30 MINUTES OF EXERCISE PER DAY INTO YOUR DAILY ROUTINE
CHAPTER 3: PLANNING A FITNESS PROGRAM
CHAPTER 4: DIFFERENT STYLES OF EXERCISE ROUTINES
CHAPTER 5: THE IMPORTANCE OF INCREASING YOUR HEART RATE
CHAPTER 6: FOCUSING ON YOUR BREATHING WHILE EXERCISING
CHAPTER 7: EXERCISE, PAIN AND STAYING SAFE
CHAPTER 8: USEFUL FITNESS AND EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
CHAPTER 9: WORKING OUT WITHOUT A GYM OR SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
CHAPTER 10: FITNESS AT YOUR DESK
CHAPTER 11: HOW TO USE A BALANCE BALL SAFELY
CHAPTER 12: GETTING STARTED WITH WATER AEROBICS
CHAPTER 13: SUMMER FITNESS TIPS
CHAPTER 14: WINTER WORKOUT TIPS
CONCLUSION
FURTHER READING
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Carolyn Stone and Erin Kennedy both write regularly for the popular health site Healthful-Goddess.com. Carolyn also serves as one of the editors, and is the author of about two dozen health and self-help titles.

Buy Now: Fitness Basics: How to Add Exercise Easily to Your Day, Every Day (Health Matters)

Keep Fit Even at Your Desk

We all complain how busy we are at work, but studies show that even a few minutes of exercise are better than none.

Many of us in the tech age are stuck at our desks from at lest 9 to 5, but that doesn’t mean we have to be ‘cubicle potatoes’-like a couch potato, only even more spread out.

Studies have shown that even people who do exercise regularly may not all be able to combat the effects of such a sedentary lifestyle.

So if want to try to stay fit, here are a couple of ideas to try?

+Stand up every 30 minutes, stretch a little, walk, or imaginary jump rope in place.
+Fidget. Get your circulation moving, even while you are working.
+Take 15 minute breaks and walk to the restroom and the around the floor.
+Set your chair back to be at an angle wider than 90 degrees to help keep your back flexible.
+On a business call in your office? Stand or walk and chat at the same time.
+Try some desk yoga.

These ideas will not entirely replace a proper workout but they can certainly help you keep moving every day during all the hours you are in the office.

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“New Year, New You

Are You Suffering from Money-Related Stress, or Depression?

Everyone knows that the Great Depression refers to the economic depression which started with the Stock Market Crash of 1929. But tough economic times can certainly take their toll on people’s health if they are not careful.

The ongoing recession which started in the fall of 2008 is still with us, and President Obama’s latest speech, regarding the vanishing American middle class, will probably not do much to help the current situation. Constant money worries can certainly start to take their toll on your health if you are not careful.

One of the effects can even be depression. Depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain which is often triggered by stressful events in your life, particularly if you have been suffering from health issues.

Only a doctor can make an official diagnosis of depression, but there are a few key signs to look out for. Stress might cause you to have a hard time falling asleep at night and but depression will sometimes cause you to wake early but then have a hard time getting up in the morning.

You might also find yourself more irritable, which can be a sign of both conditions. Women who have recently had a baby, for instance could be stressed or they could be suffering from post-partum depression, a disorder that can become serious If left untreated.

Sadly, because of negative stereotypes, many people avoid seeking treatment for depression. They do not want to be seen as ‘weak’ or ‘sick in the head’. But stress and depression can both be treated before they result in even more serious medical disorders.

Some people are reluctant to get help for their depression because they think they will just ‘snap out of it’. In many cases, they are also worried about becoming an addict or being made more ill because of the side effects of many medications used to treat depression.

The truth is that there are a lot of natural remedies for both stress and depression. If you think that either mood disorder is causing a definite negative impact on the quality of your life, then learn all you can about these disorders and work with your doctor to come up with a treatment plan that is right for you.

FURTHER READING
How to Cope With Money-Related Stress: Dealing With Financial Stress During the Recession (Money Matters)

Transforming Stress Into Success: How to Minimize Stress and Maximize Success in Today’s Economy (Mind Matters)

How to Cope with Postpartum Depression (Health Matters)

Treating Depression and Anxiety with Natural Remedies (Health Matters)

Antioxidants and Free Radicals: What You Need To Know

Have you ever noticed how some people look great no matter what their age, while others look old before their time? Is how well we age, and look when we age, all to do with genes and heredity, or does it have something to do with the lifestyle choices that each individual makes?

Its secret does have to do with choices, but can’t be found in fancy face creams or plastic surgery. The answer lies deep within your body, on the cellular level, where every day, free radicals are being released into your system.

Free radicals appear to be one of the major causes of the effects of aging on the body. They not only occur naturally inside of us, destroying our body from within, they can also be triggered by certain personal habits, such as smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol, being exposed to radiation and pollutants, the harmful rays of the sun, and more.

Short of living indoors all your life, what can you do to combat the damage caused by free radicals to your body?

Antioxidants are a powerful group of substances that seem almost tailor-made to fight the aging effects of free radicals. Scientists are now looking more and more closely at antioxidants to see if they might be the key to turning back the biological clock to keep us healthy and youthful well into our senior years.

In this report on antioxidants, you will learn:

* What free radicals are
* Where free radicals come from
* What antioxidants are
* How antioxidants combat free radicals
* The best sources of antioxidants for your health
* How to protect your family through introducing them to more antioxidants
* How to get enough antioxidants despite your busy and stressful lifestyle.

If you are concerned about premature aging, or the diseases commonly associated with growing older, such as diabetes, arthritis and heart disease, this report can help you avoid the damage caused by free radicals.

If you want to decrease the signs of aging naturally, without plastic surgery, and improve your immune system, start today with the help of this report on antioxidants and their role in counteracting the dangerous disease-causing effects of free radicals.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1: FREE RADICALS
CHAPTER 2: THE AGING PROCESS IN THE HUMAN BODY
CHAPTER 3: WHAT ARE ANTIOXIDANTS?
CHAPTER 4: WHERE TO FIND ANTIOXIDANTS TO MAINTAIN HEALTH AND WELLNESS
CHAPTER 5: THE BEST WAYS TO GET ANTIOXIDANTS EVERY DAY
CONCLUSION
FURTHER READING
APPENDIX: YOUR ANTIOXIDANT CHECKLIST
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Annabelle Stevens and Carolyn Stone are two of the main writers and editors for the popular health website Healthful-Goddess.com, and the authors of over two dozen health and self-help guides.

Read more or order: Antioxidants and Free Radicals: What You Need To Know (Health Matters)

How to Choose the Right Multivitamin

by Annabelle Stevens and Carolyn Stone

Go into any drug store, health food store and even warehouse club and you will find a dazzling array of multivitamins all claiming that they are complete or that they are specially formulated for your health depending upon your age and gender.

In some cases, claims are made that they can even be helpful in treating certain medical conditions. With all these brands and claims, it is difficult to determine how you can choose the right multivitamin for you and the other members of your family.

In this report, you will discover:

* What multivitamins are
* How they can be part of a healthy lifestyle
* The main types of multivitamins
* How to decide if a multivitamin is right for you
* A checklist on how to choose the right multivitamin for you and your family members.

In the handy Appendix at the end of the report, you will also find the latest Recommended Daily Allowances (RDAs) for the essential vitamins and minerals you need every day, organized according to age and gender, and special nutritional needs if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you are concerned about your eating habits or the fact that your family rarely has a sit down meal together any more, this report can help you choose the right multivitamin to help fill in any gaps in your nutritional needs.

Take control of your nutrition and start searching now and make the right decisions for the correct multivitamins that can help you and your family maintain optimum wellness. Download this report and take it with you to the drug store or health food store to find the multivitamins that match your nutritional needs.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1: FINDING A GOOD MULTIVITAMIN
CHAPTER 2: WHAT DO MULTIVITAMINS CONTAIN?
CHAPTER 3: DIFFERENT TYPES OF MULTIVITAMINS FOR ADULTS
CHAPTER 4: CHILDREN AND MULTIVITAMINS
CHAPTER 5: THE PROS AND CONS OF MULTIVITAMINS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
CHAPTER 6: SELECTING A MULTIVITAMIN
CONCLUSION
APPENDIX: USDA RECOMMENDED DAILY ALLOWANCES (RDA)

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Annabelle Stevens and Carolyn Stone are two of the main writers and editors for the popular health website Healthful-Goddess.com, and the authors of over two dozen health and self-help guides.

BUY NOW: How to Choose the Right Multivitamin (Health Matters)

Top Tips for Healthy Skin All Year Round

by Annabelle Stevens and Carolyn Stone

Everyone wants to look great all year round, but each season can bring new challenges to the health and radiance of your skin. In this report, the authors give you top tips on how to keep your skin healthy no matter what the weather, through winter, spring, summer and fall.

Winter and summer usually pose the most problems for keeping skin healthy, from the cold, dry air and chilly temperatures on the one hand, to the heat, humidity and harmful rays of the sun on the other.

Even the relatively milder spring and autumn can leave your skin looking less than its best if you don’t deal with allergies and other skin problems these seasons can bring.

You will learn:

* The structure of your skin and what each section does for your body
* The main reasons for changes in the appearance of your skin
* Everyday habits that age your skin prematurely
* The best ways to start improving the appearance of your skin
* The best natural ingredients to use at home to care for your skin no matter what the season.

Start reading this report now and discover:

* The best ways to keep your skin safe during the long cold winter
* Top tips to keep your skin safe in summer
* The difference between sunscreen and sunblock and which you might want to choose
* The best home remedies for sunburn
* The best home remedies for poison ivy (and did you know you can get it any time of year?)

The skin is the largest organ of your body. If you want to stay looking great and keep your skin healthy no matter what the season, this report will help you protect your skin from the elements and help you ward off signs of premature aging. Download this report today, and get started with a natural skin care routine that will help you stay looking great no matter what the season.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1: THE ANATOMY OF THE SKIN
CHAPTER 2: REASONS FOR CHANGES IN THE SKIN
CHAPTER 3: CHANGING YOUR HABITS FOR BETTER SKIN
CHAPTER 4: TAKING CARE OF YOUR SKIN ALL YEAR ROUND
CHAPTER 5: SUMMER SKIN HEALTH AND SAFETY
CHAPTER 6: NATURAL PRODUCTS FOR YOUR SKIN ALL YEAR ROUND
CONCLUSION
FURTHER READING
APPENDIX 1: CHOOSING SUNBLOCK OR SUNSCREEN
YOUR HEALTHY SKIN CHECKLIST
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Annabelle Stevens and Carolyn Stone are two of the main writers and editors for the popular health website Healthful-Goddess.com, and the authors of over two dozen health and self-help guides.

Buy Now: Top Tips for Healthy Skin All Year Round: How to Keep Your Skin Healthy No Matter What the Season (Health Matters) by Annabelle Stevens and Carolyn Stone

Winter Wellness: Top Health Tips to Stay Looking and Feeling Great All Winter

by Annabelle Stevens and Carolyn Stone

Winter can be a wonderful time of year, especially when the holidays come, but for many people it can mean several months of misery if they live in a part of the world that experiences severe cold weather in winter.

It can be the least favorite time of year for many people who dislike the short days and long nights, and the cold and snow that often come with them. In particular, if you are older or have an underlying health condition, winter can mean you becoming a virtual shut-in as you wait for the warm weather to return.

Winter may be a darker and colder time of year if you live in a seasonal climate, but it is possible to enjoy the winter and take care of yourself throughout the colder months once you know how.

In this report, you will discover how to stay looking and feeling great throughout the winter, no matter what your special health and beauty challenges. Having a plan in place can help you maintain winter wellness without a lot of time or expense. The winter months don’t have to be diet disasters or exercise enders.

Discover the many success strategies for winter wellness for your body, mind and spirit. In this report you will learn:
* How to cultivate a positive attitude and mindset when it comes to facing winter
* How to keep you hair, skin and nails looking great even in the cold weather
* How to avoid frostbite and windburn during outdoor activities
* Five top winter workouts to make the most of the season
* The best ways to avoid colds and flu.

You will also learn:
* How to deal with winter allergies
* The best home remedies to soothe a sore throat
* What to do if you think you suffer from seasonal affective disorder
* How to avoid overeating at the holidays
* How to deal with dry skin in winter.

If winter makes you wish you could just hibernate until it’s all over and spring is here, download this report today and start making the most of the unique winter months no matter what the weather and the cold and flu season send your way.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1: MAINTAINING A POSITIVE ATTITUDE DURING THE WINTER MONTHS
CHAPTER 2: WINTER WELLNESS
CHAPTER 3: IMPROVING YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
CHAPTER 4: EXERCISING IN THE WINTER
CHAPTER 5: THE IMPORTANCE OF SPENDING TIME OUTDOORS IN WINTER
CHAPTER 6: AVOIDING WEIGHT GAIN DURING THE HOLIDAYS
CHAPTER 7: DEALING WITH DRY WINTER SKIN AND OTHER APPEARANCE ISSUES
CONCLUSION
FURTHER READING
APPENDIX 1: THE BEST HOME REMEDIES TO SOOTHE A SORE THROAT
APPENDIX 2: HOW TO AVOID OVEREATING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
APPENDIX 3: HEALTHY HOLIDAY APPETIZERS
YOUR WINTER WELLNESS CHECKLIST
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Annabelle Stevens and Carolyn Stone are two of the main writers and editors for the popular health website Healthful-Goddess.com, and the authors of over two dozen health and self-help guides.

Buy Now: Winter Wellness: Top Health Tips to Stay Looking and Feeling Great All Winter (Health Matters)