Total Balance Health & Fitness, LLC

May Shaklee Health Sciences Bulletin 

Kick the Stress

Fifty percent of us experience stress every day. Mothers-especially working mothers-experience the greatest amount. Daily stress and anxiety wreak havoc with our sense of well-being and the impact of prolonged stress can have severe consequences on our health. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control estimates 75-90% of all visits to the doctor’s office are stress related. One key to good health is to keep levels of stress in check. Get started by: - Whether it's marital problems, money issues, traffic or the piles of laundry, the first step to managing stress is knowing what's causing the most stress in your life. Once identified, you can begin to figure out how to overcome stress or manage it better.

- Take stock to determine what's really important and learn to say "no". This can be one of the biggest favors you can do for yourself.
- You don’t have to be "supermom", learn to ask for help and assign tasks to other family members.
- Research has shown that taking time out of each day to relax and meditate can help reduce stress.
- Taking Stress Relief Complex, a botanical combination which includes a powerful stress reliever from green tea to help promote relaxation, alertness and concentration, and help relieve everyday stress in as little as 30 minutes.

Get Enough Sleep

Emerging scientific evidence indicates that insufficient sleep can be harmful to our health. In a 2007 poll by the National Sleep Foundation, about two-thirds of women reported experiencing a sleep problem at least a few nights a week within the past month (46% reported this occurrence every night or almost every night).
Maintain a regular bed and wake time schedule; establish a relaxing bedtime routine; and try not to eat a meal, drink alcohol or caffeinated beverages or exercise within a few hours of bedtime.
To contend with occasional sleeplessness and to help you get a good night’s rest, * uses natural botanicals to promote a calm and restful sleep.
For daily support, take ™, which delivers supercharged vitality and a broad-spectrum of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, anti-aging phytonutrients, omega-3 fatty acids and probiotics to build the foundation for a longer, healthier life.

 Eat Right

Good nutrition is essential to health and poor food choices contribute to health challenges including weight gain. Start by improving your diet by eating a variety of foods, choosing whole grains, beans and legumes and plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Don't forget to include some lean protein from fish, chicken, soy and nonfat dairy and select heart-healthy omega-3 fats from fish, avocado and nuts. And stay away from fast food restaurants!
And if you’re like most women struggling to maintain a healthy weight, try the Shaklee Cinch™ Inch Loss Plan. It's powered by leucine™ and designed to help you break the yo-yo dieting cycle.

Exercise

Sure, we all know that exercise is a healthy habit and it's never too late to start. Walking is a great activity for everyone. Start with a 10 or 15-minute walk, especially if you haven’t been exercising regularly. Then do your best to be active every day.
For example: skip the elevator and take the stairs or park farther away from your destination. Or dance! Whatever gets you moving.
Set new goals everyday and keep track of your progress by counting all of your steps with the Cinch Pedometer.

Take a “Timeout” with Friends

A landmark UCLA study suggests that hanging out with friends can actually counteract the kind of stress most women experience on a daily basis. When women engage in this 'tending or befriending' with children and other women, studies suggest that the hormone oxytocin is released, which further counters stress and produces a calming effect.
We always knew that friends made us feel good and now there is actual evidence that they are good for our health!
So the next time you need a lift-me-up or simply want to relax, call up your closest group of girlfriends for a fun gathering. And why not turn these gatherings into something that empower you to make a difference in the world? Contact your Shaklee Distributor to learn more about how to enjoy a healthier and better life.