I lost three of my grandparents to cancer in the last five years. I also have a lot of friends whose aunts and relatives are getting the big C, it’s quite scary. Here are some tips to prevent cancer:

1. Walking

Walking has many health benefits, such as cancer and other disease prevention. Instead of using the treadmill, walk outdoors. If you can find a safe sidewalk, or park, you can walk! Bring headphones and listen to music, or even an audiobook.
Make it a family event! Exercise is important for children, too! Plus, if kids are involved, they won’t ever let you forget when it time to take a walk!

2. Yoga

If you have never done Yoga before, why not start a beginners’ class? Yoga is a great physical activity and is a great stress reliever. Don’t worry if you are not flexible; you will work your way up each class. Bringing a friend to class with you makes it easier and less intimidating. Once you learn the basic, you can do the exercises at home in your free time.

3. Dancing

Dancing can be the most fun way to meet fitness goals. You can dance in the privacy of your living room, or go to a club. If you have two left feet, try a dance class! Learn salsa, ballroom dancing or even the meringue! There are so many types of dance to learn, you can’t go wrong.

4. Rollerblading

Rollerblading just isn’t for the kids! Make sure you have the proper protective gear like a helmet, knee and elbow pads, and have a go at rollerblading! It is very cardiovascular and works out all muscle of the body. Don’t worry if you don’t get it at first, practice makes perfect!

5. Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art that promotes health through slow moving exercises and breathing techniques. It is also meditative. Classes can be taught in a group setting or in private classes. Many seniors practice tai chi for it’s health benefits.

6. Join A Team Sport

Joining a team sport like softball, volleyball, and soccer can be tons of fun! Organized sports are sometimes offered through the workplace and recreation centers. If your workplace doesn’t have one, why not organize a sport? You’ll meet new people and engage in healthy competition.

7. Swimming

Swimming is an excellent form of exercise! You workout out all muscles of the body, and it can be very cardiovascular. Many gyms or YMCA’s offer open swim sessions. If you don’t know how to swim, lessons are available for adults. You can also try water aerobics.

8. Hiking

If you love the outdoors, hiking is for you! The scenery alone makes hiking worthwhile. Set a goal for yourself like distance or the amount of time you hike during each session. Not only are you challenging yourself, you are getting one of the best ways to get in shape!

9. Cycling

You can cycle at home while watching TV on a stationary bike or hit the outdoors with a traditional bicycle. Stationary bikes are preferred by most adults because it is convenient. You can also control the resistance and simulate biking uphill or downhill. Whether you bike in the home or outdoors, you are easily meeting the 30 minutes/5 days a week goal.

10. Dodgeball

Do you remember playing dodgeball in high school gym class? Dodgeball is back! Gyms and rec centers across the country are catching onto the new trend by offering classes and organized teams. It is also the ultimate stress reliever! Think back to when playing in school, how good it felt to get someone “out”. Yes, its definitely a stress reliever!

My youngest complained of a toothache the other night. She just turned four and her front teeth has carries already because of prolonged bottle feeding I think. Before I take her to a charlotte cosmetic dentist, I need to make sure I can slowly wean her from the bottle. She still takes the bottle at least three times through out the night.

Tooth decay can happen when your child’s teeth come in contact with too much sugar. This sugar helps bacteria grow. Acids that the bacteria make cause the teeth to decay.

Many of the liquids that your child drinks contain sugar, including milk, formula, and fruit juices. Eating snacks with sugar also places more sugar on your child’s teeth.

How often your child drinks liquids containing sugar, and how long the sugar stays in the mouth are also important. When children sleep or walk around with a bottle or sippy cup in their mouth, sugar coats.

Prevention

Feeding tips to prevent tooth decay:

• DO NOT fill your child’s bottle with fluids that are high in sugar, such as punch, gelatin, or soft drinks.
• Put your child to bed with a bottle of water only — not juice, milk, or other drinks.
• Give children ages 6 – 12 months only formula to drink in bottles.
• Remove the bottle or stop nursing when your child has fallen asleep.
• Avoid letting your child walk around using a bottle of juice or milk as a pacifier. Avoid prolonged use of pacifiers and DO NOT dip the pacifier in honey, sugar, or syrup.
• Begin teaching your child to drink from a cup at around 6 months of age. Try to stop using a bottle by age 12 – 14 months.
• Limit juice to fewer than 6 ounces per day during meals.

Tips for caring for your child’s teeth:

• After each feeding, gently wipe your child’s teeth and gums with a clean washcloth or gauze to remove plaque.
• Begin toothbrushing as soon as your child has teeth. Brush your teeth together, at least at bedtime. If you have an infant or toddler, place a small amount of non-fluoridated toothpaste on a washcloth and rub gently on their teeth. You can switch to fluoridated toothpaste when you are sure that your child spits out all of the toothpaste after brushing. Older children can use a toothbrush with soft, nylon bristles. Use a very small amount of toothpaste (no more than the size of a pea).
• Begin flossing children’s teeth when all of the primary (baby) teeth have erupted (usually around age 2 1/2).
• If your baby is 6 months or older, use fluoridated water or a fluoride supplement if you have well water without fluoride. If you use bottled water, make sure it contains fluoride.
• Inspect your child’s teeth regularly and begin dental visits when all of the baby teeth have erupted or at age 2 or 3, whichever comes first.

You might want to hold off buying clinislim to help you lose weight. You might be surprised that water, which is FREE and accessible ALL the time, can be good for you, and even help you lose weight. Read on:

Correct timing of intake of water will maximize its effectiveness to the human body!
*2 glasses of WATER 30mins before a meal helps digestion.
*1 glass after waking up helps activate internal organs.
*1 glass before sleeping will help avoid stroke or heart attacks at midnight.
*1 glass after taking a bath helps lower blood pressure.