AVOID: Foods made of white sugar. White sugar is processed sugar which means it has been broken down and altered by man. This sugar is one of the main culprits that contribute to things like arthritis, diabetes, acne, and obesity.
- Texas Pete is NOT your friend! Wondering why you have spikes in your blood pressure? While HBP can be a complex thing, hot sauces that are sodium-based are important things to ELIMINATE from your diet.
- Pay attention to food portions, no matter WHAT you eat
- How to eat out:
- It is not a requirement to eat everything on your plate
- Eat slow, get full & get a to-go plate. If you are too "bad & boujee" for to-go plates, leave it there
- Practice eating foods as is, no added dressings, condiments, or seasonings
Don't be a follower, learn your body for healthier, longer lasting results!
Menthol & Camphor
While Vicks* VapoRub has been assisting us with our nasty colds for years, many have no idea of the other benefits it has.
Vicks, (the generic works just as well) also works wonders for:
Vicks, (the generic works just as well) also works wonders for:
- Fungus on Feet: Put rub on feet after shower, just before going to bed. Put on socks to seal in moisture. Results can be seen anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. Fungus GONE.
- Stretch Marks: Apply to scarred area twice daily. Stretchmarks usually noticeably disappearing within a few weeks.
- Itchy Scalp or Dermatitis of Scalp: Apply rub as often as needed to relieve dry itchy scalp and promote healthy hair growth.
Avocado Tree in your house?
The next time you prepare an Avocado save the seed and root it! Simply wash it off, insert 3 toothpicks into the center around the seed and sit it in a glass of spring water (pointed end up), keep in a warm place, in 2 - 5 weeks you will see it sprout roots! Change the water every 3 days or so. Soon you will have an Avocado Tree! Better yet, it will produce oxygen for a healthier you! Feel free to talk to your plants because we need each other; they need our carbon dioxide and we need their oxygen!
The next time you prepare an Avocado save the seed and root it! Simply wash it off, insert 3 toothpicks into the center around the seed and sit it in a glass of spring water (pointed end up), keep in a warm place, in 2 - 5 weeks you will see it sprout roots! Change the water every 3 days or so. Soon you will have an Avocado Tree! Better yet, it will produce oxygen for a healthier you! Feel free to talk to your plants because we need each other; they need our carbon dioxide and we need their oxygen!
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Maintain your home temperature
Keeping your thermostat set @ a constant temperature will save you money and will put less strain on your heating/cooling system (and your wallet) simply by keeping everything in your home the same temp. For example; in the winter, if you lower the temp to 65 when you go to work, everything in your home becomes 65 degrees! Then when you get home and raise it to 70 it will take allot more energy and money to warm everything up, same is true for cooling in the summer. (Think about all of you furniture becoming 65, well that will take time & energy to make it 70 degrees again.) But, if you leave for an extended period of time (vacation) then lowering the temp while you're gone will save you money! |
Prevent The Postpartum Belly Flop
Make sure a girdle is one of the items you pack in your hospital-ready bag when preparing to go into labor. Whether you end up having a natural child birthing experience or you require a cesarean, you will want to put a girdle on immediately after having a baby. Although it is not the most pleasant feeling, putting on a girdle after having a baby is the most rewarding thing you can do for your body. Your stomach muscles start to retract immediately after the birthing process is over. Wearing the girdle allows for the muscles to retract back into whatever form they are in at the time of retraction. You will eliminate that unwanted pooch area below the navel and begin to get back to a slimmer, more desirable you!
Snow/ice and your vehicle
Prepare your vehicle when you know it's going to snow, simply lift up your windshield wipers to their full upright position, this will make for easy remove of snow or ice from your windshield with out the wipers becoming frozen to it. It is important to remove all snow from your vehicle for your safety & others driving around you to prevent it from blowing or sliding off as you drive. Also, remove snow/ice accumulation from your wheels, a small build-up on the wheels will make your wheels unbalanced and your vehicle will vibrate making you wonder, "what is wrong"? These simple steps will make for a less stressful and surely a safer drive!
Prepare your vehicle when you know it's going to snow, simply lift up your windshield wipers to their full upright position, this will make for easy remove of snow or ice from your windshield with out the wipers becoming frozen to it. It is important to remove all snow from your vehicle for your safety & others driving around you to prevent it from blowing or sliding off as you drive. Also, remove snow/ice accumulation from your wheels, a small build-up on the wheels will make your wheels unbalanced and your vehicle will vibrate making you wonder, "what is wrong"? These simple steps will make for a less stressful and surely a safer drive!
Robinhood brokerage
We all know who Robin Hood was..."robbing from the rich and giving to the poor".. Well, there's a new Robinhood in town, this one will help you in the stock market by not charging any fees or commissions! Other brokers charge up to $10 per trade (you pay both ways, buying it & selling it). Robinhood was created to help the new generation get into the stock market without the fees! You don't need a minimum amount to open an account either! Investing can be lucrative or it can be a bust....Remember, always do your homework before investing. This new broker is only available as an App, learn more here: www.robinhood.com/
Disclaimer: AskDoGood.com is not responsible for any investments on your behalf. Investments are not FDIC insured..
Kombucha: The Perfect Hidden Cure
I was introduced to this wonder drink when I was first diagnosed with High Blood Pressure. I felt at the age of 32, I was too young. I did not want to take medication used to treat it.
In 2009, I was introduced to GTs Kombucha. I must say that my first glance at it almost made me puke. But I was on a mission. I began to drink one of these Kombuchas everyday. They are filled with live cultures, enzymes, probiotics, and so much more.
I am not by any means the FDA. I can say that the creator of the Kombucha has an amazing story of why he created this live-changing drink when he found out his mother had breast cancer.
Without the Kombucha, I would walk/run 1 mile barely. With it though, I noticed my endurance increased drastically and within a few weeks, I was doing up to 4 miles daily, with so much energy left that I followed up with P90X.
Needless to say, I was taken off blood pressure medication and I felt like a million dollars -- everyday.
Please be mindful that many things can work to get you in good health, but you will not find one miracle "thing" or quick fix. You must always incorporate a sensible diet and regular exercise.
I was introduced to this wonder drink when I was first diagnosed with High Blood Pressure. I felt at the age of 32, I was too young. I did not want to take medication used to treat it.
In 2009, I was introduced to GTs Kombucha. I must say that my first glance at it almost made me puke. But I was on a mission. I began to drink one of these Kombuchas everyday. They are filled with live cultures, enzymes, probiotics, and so much more.
I am not by any means the FDA. I can say that the creator of the Kombucha has an amazing story of why he created this live-changing drink when he found out his mother had breast cancer.
Without the Kombucha, I would walk/run 1 mile barely. With it though, I noticed my endurance increased drastically and within a few weeks, I was doing up to 4 miles daily, with so much energy left that I followed up with P90X.
Needless to say, I was taken off blood pressure medication and I felt like a million dollars -- everyday.
Please be mindful that many things can work to get you in good health, but you will not find one miracle "thing" or quick fix. You must always incorporate a sensible diet and regular exercise.
Cruise control...what is it good for?
During my 40 Years of driving I can say it is good for fuel savings and less stress. If more drivers used this feature (mainly on highway) there would be less slow downs, backups and delays. This amazing invention has been utilized since 1958 (invented by a blind man, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Teetor ) and has been used successfully for 72 years! Today, 98% of all personal vehicles have this awesome feature but so many don't use it, I don't understand why not.
CAUTION: Never use cruise control while driving in ice/snow or rain, read your owners manual before using.