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April 2020
Super easy salad dressing recipe that ANYONE one can make.
Your health is a combination of not just your own mental and physical health, but everything around you as well. Your health is important because it’s necessary for proper growth and development. It allows us to live happier, feel better, and get the most out of life. When healthy individuals are performing at their best, they add more value to society overall. A healthier society also requires fewer resources, leading to an additional increase in an economy’s production. The health status of the individuals within a society determines the health status of everything around it.
Becoming a healthier society depends on how we interact with the environment and individuals around us. We teach that taking care of ourselves is important, but we forget to talk about taking care of others. Knowing your environment is responsible for your own success; you should try to take care of everyone and everything around you. I’m not saying you should sacrifice your own health for the sake of others, but we are only as strong as our weakest link. In order for us to fully grow as individuals and experience all the benefits of living a healthy life ourselves, we must take care of everyone and everything else at the same time.
Simply put; “the more you learn, the longer you live”. It’s just that easy, but I’ll continue. Just like lifting weights build up your muscles, learning provides stimulation to your brain that causes it to grow stronger. Our brains begin to break down due to diseases, or naturally from getting older. Living a healthy lifestyle can protect us from disease, but we also have to account for father time. To protect our brains from aging we have to be constantly learning new things. The biggest mistake most people make is they stop learning once they finish school. Here are a few* ideas to continue learning outside of school.
Get Certified
Me personally, after college I became a personal trainer, then nutritionist, and next up is massage school. Plus within most professions there are “continued education” courses that will ensure you continue learning throughout life.
Find a Hobby
Most people pick their field of study or career based on the money they can make. Nothing wrong with that, but also try to find something on the side that brings joy to your life. Being happy extends your lifespan also, but I need to save that topic for another blog.
Start a Business
One step further than starting a hobby is starting a business. What’s the difference? The money, cabbage, ducats, scrilla, guop… Anyways, if you can find a way to bring in the dough from your hobby, then you my friend have a business. Takes a lot more time and dedication, but I obviously think it’s worth it.
Travel
As great as learning is, sitting in a classroom for hours at a time isn’t for everyone. Not only is sitting down horrible, most teachers these days are just flat out boring. Get out of your comfort zone and learn first-hand from exploring the world.
Learn an Instrument
If you’ve always wanted to play an instrument, then take some lessons. It’s never “too late”, and it for sure isn’t “impossible” to do. Let the professionals guide you, and let the rest unfold. If you love to sing, your voice is an instrument too.
Game Nights
Socializing is my favorite way to learn. All games will stimulate your brain, but the added social impact from having others around is even better. I learn all my Spanish from playing monopoly with Hispanic chicks. Learning can be fun.
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Bethany RDH, Collin College AAS in Dental Hygiene
Protecting Those Pearly Whites
Ever since you can remember, you’ve known to brush your teeth at least twice a day. You may even be a frequent flosser, but did you know there’s more to dental hygiene than the brush & floss approach? Remember the following tips to ensure a healthy smile.
1. Oral health is about more than beautiful teeth. When considering the health of your mouth, it’s important to be aware that pregnancy, hormone shifts, medication regimens, chronic conditions and eating habits may lead to changes in the state of your gums and your teeth. If you’ve noticed new inflammation, gum recession, mouth lesions or enamel problems, discuss the symptoms and any recent health or habit changes with your physician.
2. How (and how long) you brush does make a difference. Proper brushing is more than a quick swish. It takes 90 to 120 seconds to clean all of your tooth surfaces. Remember to use short strokes, and avoid applying too much pressure. Give special care to braced teeth, fillings, crowns and gumline areas—and don’t forget to brush your tongue.
3. Avoid sugars. It’s no secret that food particles stick around after you’ve eaten. When you eat sugary, starchy foods, they stay on your teeth even longer. Bacteria enjoy this sugary substance, and bacteria produce acid that breaks down enamel and encourages cavities. Try chewing sugarless gum or mints to get your sugar fix, instead.
4. Avoid diet soda products. A LiveScience article likened diet soda ingredients to “battery acid for your teeth.” While an occasional diet drink isn’t a problem, prolonged soft drink exposure causes enamel deterioration, especially if you’re not brushing after every beverage.
In addition to the recommendations above, stress management and a diet rich in vitamins and minerals can also protect your smile and your overall health for years to come.
By Roland Moore, The United Faith
Psalm 39:4 NIV
“Show me, Lord, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is.”
Life is short no matter how long we live. If we have something important we want to do, we must not put it off for a better day. Ask yourself, “If I had only six months to live, what would I do?” Tell someone that you love them? Deal with an undisciplined area in your life? Tell someone about Jesus? Because life is short, don’t neglect what is truly important!
