"Health in the days of Recession"

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Everyone these days seems to be talking about the same thing: the recession. Cutting down. Saving. Trimming costs. Sensible spending. The top priority on every student, parent, employee, employer, homemaker, and businessman’s mind is the same: spending smart. So how can you be smart about your health in this unhealthy economy?


Here are a few smart ways to stay in good health when your bank account needs to be fattened up!


1. Visit your doc regularly – remember, if medical problems are detected earlier, they can often be resolved faster, with minimal pain, and minimal cost! So make sure that you are going for those regular dental visits, eye check-ups, yearly exams, and you will be likely to stay illness free while keeping those medical bills away!

2. Take your daily dose – just because its time to cut back and maybe spend less money splurging on shopping or vacations does not mean you should cut corners when it comes to your health. Words from the wise: prevention is better than cure. And not just is it better, it is almost always cheaper people! Keep up with your regular medications if you are taking any for chronic illnesses and most definitely keep taking those multivitamins – you need all the physical and mental strength it takes you get you through these tough times!

3. Get those shots - think yearly shots are just for kids? Think again. If you find yourself coming down with every bug that seems to be floating around town this season, you may want to consider getting yourself a flu shot. Instead of spending all those days feeling sick and miserable, while paying for countless doses of antibiotics, you can boost your immunity against the flu and stay strong and healthy enough to put those extra hours into the office.

4. Drop whats no good for you – this is the perfect time to get rid of some of those unhealthy (not to mention expensive) habits you have! If you’re a smoker, now is the time to bite the bullet and quit – think of the money you will be saving – and of course think of how much better off you will be health wise once you are smoke-free (how does preventing cancer sound to you??). If you have a weight problem, get rid of the junk food . You’d be amazed to see how much you can spend on coke, chips, chocolates, and cookies. And while you’re at It, why not go for a nice power walk in your neighborhood park? Not only will you lose those inches, you’ll also gain some extra spending power!

"A Change is Coming"

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Rainy evenings. Light fog. Chilly mornings. Sweltering days. Seems like there’s a malfunction up there in the abode of the weather gods? Or maybe the gods really have gone crazy this time.


All I know is, Its that time of the year again. When everyone you meet says “there’s something going around” Here are some simple ways to dodge those mid-season viral/flu attacks!


Remember your ABCs – this is the time when taking your daily dose of multivitamins really counts. If you are regular about getting your supplements , you are sure to see a healthy resistance to those awful sneezy, coughing, bouts your friends and collegues all seem to be getting around you. So make sure you are getting enough vitamin C (through oranges, juice, even green chillies), calcium (from milk, cheese,yoghurt and other dairy products) and other essential vitamins (best through a multivitamin).


Bundle Up – feel like your body thermometer has gone out of whack? Walk out of the house in a tee feeling hot as hell, and yet a few hours later start feeling like there’s a chill in the air? Its just one of the signs of the changing season. To avoid getting catching a chill, make sure to carry a light jacket or a shawl with you when you leave home in the morning. A small umbrella you can carry in your bag isn’t such a bad idea either. You never know if its going to be one of those freakish rainy days in December!


Raw Power – raw fruits and veggies. Why? Because the nutritional content of vitamins and minerals found in raw foods is much, much higher than it is when foods are cooked. So try and get a bowl of salad into your lunch and dinner if possible. Mix some lettuce, red and green capsicum, bean sprouts, and maybe some mushrooms to make a wholesome appetizer. And for dessert? Go for some melon, banana, grapes, oranges, or an apple. Getting enough of these two food groups ensures your body has the fighting power it needs to block off any unwanted infections in the air.

"Get Your Daily Dose"

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You know how mom always nags you about " An apple a day, blah, bhah," keeping the doctor away? Turns out, she's sorta, kinda, ummm right!!! who knew??


But its true guys, ever since I started taking my daily multi-vitamin (just one cute pink pill), I feel like my energy levels have been amped, my naturally cheerful personality seems to have developed an ever sunnier disposition, my skin, hair and eyes are literally shining, in short, I feel fantastic! But the best part is that I honestly cannot for the life of me, remember the last time I was home sick with a dreaded nasty, achy-painy, life-sucking,feel-like-u-want-to-cry-for-mommy flu.


And even if i ever do get bitten by some strange mutated new syndrome, "viral fever", crazy rat/bird flu,or any other kind of bug, I seem to bounce back from it, and back to my healthy energetic self in a maximum of two days....this I have tested people. Long story short, taking your regular dose of a multivitamin is good for you all round. These little pink/white/you pick your shade capsules are packed with antioxidants, minerals, and of course vitamins which basically optimize the functioning capacity of your body's organs while strengthening your immune system. And the stronger your immunity, the easier it is for you to totally resist any infection attempting to attack your body.

So be smart in these days of swine flu, and take your daily dose of the good stuff!

You can find multivitamins for both men and women at your nearest GNC, or just talk to your doctor for some more brand options.