by Prasanta | Oct 29, 2011 | 31 Days of Healthier Living, Health, Healthier Living, Open
When I began this 31 day series of blog posts this month, I made a list of ideas for the 31 posts. I’ve used many of the ideas so far. But what has surprised me a bit is the direction that some of my posts have taken. I hadn’t really planned on writing...
by Prasanta | Oct 27, 2011 | 31 Days of Healthier Living, Health, Laughter
I mentioned in a previous post this week that I enjoyed my father’s sense of humor when he was here recently visiting. My mom also enjoys a hearty laugh or two when visiting, because inevitably something one of us does makes us all enjoy a good laugh. Laughter...
by Prasanta | Oct 26, 2011 | 31 Days of Healthier Living, Health, Healthier Living
One thing that highly distracts me is clutter. The truth is, though, I still have too much clutter around me. I find that when I’m in a room that is clutter-free and clean, I feel much more relaxed. So my goal is to gradually declutter. I read a great tip on...
by Prasanta | Oct 25, 2011 | 31 Days of Healthier Living, Health, Healthier Living, Sleep
Sleep. Ah, to have a good night’s sleep. I remember the season of life when I had newborn babies, and how I felt like a zombie during those days and nights of repeated feedings and diaper changes! How I longed for a good night’s sleep! I can remember how...
by Prasanta | Oct 15, 2011 | 31 Days of Healthier Living, Health, Healthier Living
“Eat soup first and eat it last, and live to till a hundred years be passed”– French Proverb Is homemade broth or stock really worth the trouble? I will tell you “YES” and explain why. In tomorrow’s post, I will share how to make...
by Prasanta | Oct 11, 2011 | 31 Days of Healthier Living, Food, Health, Healthier Living
Question: How much sugar does the average adult consume daily? Answer: 22.2 teaspoons Question: What is the recommended amount ? Answer: For women: 6.25 teaspoons For men: 9.4 teaspoons image source Wowza. That’s a lot of sugar. You might be thinking about...
by Prasanta | Oct 6, 2011 | 31 Days of Healthier Living, Health, Healthier Living
“Achoo! Achoo!” Um, that would be, sneezing. When my allergies attack, I’ll repeat that “achoo” about a hundred times a day. On good allergy days (and most days are), I may only sneeze 3-4 times. I guess that’s normal for me. Just...
by Prasanta | Oct 4, 2011 | 31 Days of Healthier Living, Health, Healthier Living
Welcome to Day 4 of 31 Days of Healthier Living (click here for Day 3) (click here for Days 1 and 2) Remember that old adage, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”? Well, just maybe… if it’s something called “organic apple cider...
by Prasanta | Oct 3, 2011 | 31 Days of Healthier Living, Health, Healthier Living
Day 3: Not the Kind with Bubbles! (If this is your first visit here, click here to read Days 1 and 2) No, we’re not talking about champagne here. Guess again. We’re talking about soda, but not the kind with bubbles and the kind you drink. We’re...
by Prasanta | Oct 3, 2011 | 31 Days of Healthier Living, Food, Health, Healthier Living
Welcome to 31 Days of Healthier Living! I’m so glad you’re here! Scroll down to read Days 1 and 2… Day 3 Not the Kind with Bubbles Day 4 How ‘Bout Them Apples? Day 5 Lessons from the Tree Maker Day 6 Tips to Allergy Proof Your Home Day 7...