Monday, December 29, 2008

Health Tips for December 29

Health Tip: Help Prevent Headaches

Headaches have a variety of causes and triggers, but stress is a common factor in many types of headache.

The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers these suggestions to lessen stress and reduce your chances of a headache:

  • Get plenty of sleep every night.
  • Maintain a healthy diet, including staying away from junk food.
  • Don't smoke.
  • Get plenty of regular exercise.
  • Stretch your neck, shoulders and upper body frequently. This is particularly important if you work all day at a desk or computer.
  • Maintain good posture.
  • Practice meditation, yoga or deep breathing techniques.

Health Tip: Boost Your Energy

If you often feel out of breath or seem to tire easily, you probably should better pace yourself.

Here are suggestions to help boost your energy, courtesy of National Jewish Health:

  • Work slower, and take short, frequent breaks. Don't rush yourself.
  • Find the most efficient way to perform everyday tasks. Don't make yourself work harder than you have to.
  • Break out strenuous tasks into smaller projects, with breaks in between.
  • Breathe slowly and deeply, and avoid short, jerky breaths.
  • Plan your activities, schedule time for them, and relax.

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