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Tips For Being Healthier Without Putting A Huge Dent In Your Budget

Nancy Addison — Sat, 03 Sep 2022 17:20:34 +0000

There’s a common misconception that living healthily means having to spend more money to maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, you don’t necessarily have to spend more to reap the benefits of healthy living. Moreover, there are ways where you can even end up saving on your journey to health and wellness. But first, here are some more advantages to leading a healthy lifestyle, courtesy of Organic Healthy Life.

Save On Health Insurance Premiums

Living healthier could mean you qualify for lower health insurance premiums. For example, if you have a high-deductible health plan (or HDHP) then you may qualify for a Health Savings Plan (or HSA) and can end up saving more money on health-related expenses because it will be tax-free.

Dine-In Instead Of Eating-Out

Suppose you’ve become more accustomed to dining out than eating in. But you’ve now decided that the only way to reach your health and wellness goals is by following a customized eating plan, and eating out just won’t help you reach your diet goals any longer. You could opt to eat at home instead. This way could create a personalized meal plan for yourself as well as save on money too by not splurging on food that comes at restaurant prices.

Choosing to go vegetarian can also cut down on your food costs. Most of the money we spend at the grocery store is attributed to meat and dairy products. Nancy Addison of Organic Healthy Life has plenty of tips and resources for helping you to cut out meat and increase your consumption of organic goods. This is one choice that can be great for your body and your budget.

Walk Instead Of Driving

Another way you can save a pretty penny while enjoying a healthier lifestyle is by saving on transportation costs if you could walk, jog, or cycle to work, especially if the commute is short and you do so on a regular basis. Plus, you’ll no doubt be getting fitter and your actions will be beneficial for the environment too.

Hire Professionals To Spring-Clean Your Home

Perhaps, you need some help on the home front when it comes to giving your home a deep non-toxic cleaning once a month. While this may seem like an extra expense, this could end up saving you money. Plus, it may free up time so that you can focus on your health journey more.

Check Your Home For Health Hazards

Even with a great monthly professional deep clean, there are some health issues that can sneak through. For example, pests can become an issue that you need to contract with a professional to eliminate. But an even more overlooked issue is mold. Even a small plumbing leak can lead to dangerous levels of mold in your home. And if it turns out to be black mold, that is a major problem. To prevent these issues, look online for “plumbers in my area” and read through the reviews to find a few potential options. Then, have them come out for written estimates before committing to one choice. That way, you’ll find someone with reasonable prices and good customer service who can help eliminate the leak – and mold threat – quickly and safely.

Buy Food In-Season

Suppose you’ve decided to cut out meat to consume a plant-based diet instead, then it may be better to buy fruits and veggies in bulk and in-season to take advantage of any savings or discounts. Better yet, you could even grow your own produce. That way, you’ll have access to the freshest of ingredients, and you’ll save on grocery experiences by not having to purchase these items at a cost plus markup price.

Do Free Outdoor Activities

If you haven’t been noticing outdoor gyms popping up everywhere, then you have been missing out on a fun (free) outdoor activity to get fit and make new friends in the process. You can also choose to run, cycle, walk, or rollerblade around your neighborhood or local park.

You can also spend about $20 to invest in a few disc golf sets. It’s a fun activity that you can do alone, with friends, or with your family almost anywhere. There are disc golf courses across the country, and they are usually free or a few dollars for general park admission.

Make Money By Leading A Healthier Lifestyle

You can do more than save money by getting healthy. You may also be able to make money! For example, you can share how you managed to save money while getting healthy, and potentially make some serious passive income through affiliate marketing. Or you could choose to start a business selling athletic equipment or personal training. If you decide to go the business route, then it’s important to market your business adequately. You can create business cards with an online template maker and customize them to reflect your branding. If you have a logo, be sure to include it along with a font and color schemes that reflect your business.

In summary, living healthily will probably mean having to make short-term sacrifices in order to see long-term results. Furthermore, you may have to be more creative in how you approach this lifestyle so that you can save money whilst taking advantage of the many benefits that leading a healthier lifestyle offers. Be aware of your surroundings, keep your home free of germs and mold, fill your fridge with organic veggies, and find other creative ways to save money while you get healthier. Nonetheless, you are sure to reap the rewards soon enough and be happier for it because you decided to take positive steps forward.

Written by guest writer, Katherine Williams

Katherine Williams knows that one of the most difficult things about parenting is taking good care of yourself so you can take the best care of your children. She created WhentheBabySleeps.com to help parents prioritize self-care so that they can be there for their kids. She knows that finding time for self-care as a parent never gets easier, but she hopes the advice and resources shared on her site will help her visitors be their best parenting selves.

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4 Self-Care Tips for Breastfeeding Moms

Nancy Addison — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:52:44 +0000

Welcoming a baby is a rewarding experience, but it can also be stressful. As a new mom your main focus will be ensuring your baby’s needs of nutrition, rest and play are met at all times. However, during this period, your body will experience various emotional and physical changes as well, which need to be catered to for making a healthy recovery from giving birth. Here, Organic Healthy Life explores a few ways new moms can achieve a balance between caring for their baby and themselves.

Maintain Good Nutrition

As a new mom, you’ll be responsible for the nutrition requirements of two individuals – your baby and yourself. While there is no specific diet for breastfeeding moms, as reported by Beaumont, here are a few nutritional tips to keep in mind:

Eat a balanced diet that includes a combination of organic, sprouted, whole-grains and nuts, fruits and vegetables, and protein (through hormone-free meat, dairy, or other substitutes depending on your dietary restrictions).
Stay hydrated at all times through the constant intake of liquids. Avoid drinks like Gator-Aid or energy drinks. They have chemicals and additives in them that harm your thyroid and can cause health problems. Drink coconut waters and mineral-rich waters like Crazy Water, Mountain Valley Spring, Panna, or well-water ) for optimum hydration.
Aim to increase your daily calorie intake by at least 300-500, to make up for the increase in daily physical activity and the effort your body needs to put into feeding the newborn.
Avoid eating processed foods, sodas, gator-aid or pedialyte (pedialyte is all chemicals and the second ingredient is sugar. Coconut water will actually hydrate better and there are no chemicals in it and it’s organical, from a coconut), or packaged snacks. Instead turn to healthy organic snacking options such as fresh fruits and vegetables, sprouted, whole-grain snacks, and dry fruits.

Get Plenty of Rest

As reported by Kids Health, newborns sleep up to 17 hours a day. But, they will wake up every few hours and need to be fed. As a breastfeeding mom, getting 8 hours of sleep each night will seem like a novelty, however getting ample rest is important to help your body recover and keep stress at bay. Here are a few ways to get the rest you deserve:

Sleep when your baby is napping. Short naps are a great way to overcome fatigue and recharge your batteries during the day.
Try to follow a sleeping routine. While a newborn is too young to adhere to a schedule, following a routine can make their napping habits predictable.
Delegate caring duties to your partner or family members. If your baby is already fed, others can take care of its needs when you get some much-needed shut-eye.

Wear Comfortable Undergarments

Wearing comfortable undergarments needs to be a priority while breastfeeding, particularly if you’re recovering from a C-section. The last thing you want is to have clothing that is tight, uncomfortable, and makes life difficult while taking care of your newborn.

A nursing bra should be the first addition to a new mom’s wardrobe. Compared to normal bras, these are made of stretchable material that adjusts to any changes in breast size, which can occur in the months following delivery. Additionally, these nursing bras don’t use underwire, making them great for sleeping.

In addition to nursing bras, invest in high-waisted underwear specifically designed for mothers who’ve had a C-section. The waistband sits above the C-section line, and these undergarments are made with soft material that doesn’t pinch, chafe or scratch. You can easily find top-rated nursing bras and postpartum underwear through preferred online retailers. Rather than set up a day to go shop, simply add a few bras and a pack of underwear to your shopping cart when making a weekly order.

In addition to comfortable bras and undies, other clothing options to complete your wardrobe include:

Button-down shirts
Comfortable leggings
Maxi dresses
Tunic tops

Make Time for Things You Love

One of the best ways to maintain good mental health in the postpartum period is to make time for activities you love daily, which can include:

Exercise: Exercise allows individuals to enter a state of mindfulness, disassociate from stressors, and enjoy happier moods. While strenuous exercise will be out of the question for a few weeks, your routine can include taking a walk around the neighborhood, body-weight exercises, and practicing meditation. Fortunately, your baby can join you when you’re out walking, ensuring that you get to move and your little one gets some fresh air.
Family Activities: If you have other kids at home, make an effort to spend time with them as well. This can include watching a movie each day, having a night-time storytelling routine, and eating meals together. Additionally, if they’re old enough let them pitch in toward caring for their new sibling. They can supervise the baby while you rest and undertake household chores to take some stress off your shoulders.

While the baby’s health will always be priority number one, as a mom, it is important to take care of your needs as well. Because the healthier and happier you are, the better care you can provide to the newborn. So focus on eating nutritious foods and drinking plenty of water. Do your best to get plenty of rest, and invest in comfortable bras and underwear. When you also make time for the things you love, you won’t feel stretched so thin.

Written by guest writer, Katherine Williams

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