How many of you aim for 10k steps a day? And how many of you know where this “gold” number actually comes from? Probably not that many of you, right? The 10k-step myth was originally a marketing tool, dating back to 1965, when a Japanese company made a device called the Manpo-Kei, which translates as the 10,000-step meter. He suggested that when citizens went from an average of 4,000 steps a day to 10,000, they burned about 400 more calories a day. The thing is, science shows that these results…
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I’m a dietitian and mom and I add avocados to my family’s meals every single day Here’s why
Stor have you noticed that food prices are going up these days (er, what else is new). And you probably noted that this includes all things nutritious. Prioritizing your health can feel like a heavy investment, and it can be tricky to navigate what’s worth the splurge (and set some attainable summer wellness goals while you’re at it). A little help here? According to Chelsey Amer, a registered dietitian and mom of two, there are two main things to consider: 1. which foods are fan favorites in your household, and…
Read MoreEmployees are delaying health care. Here’s how employers can help
Dozens of employees are missing out on or delaying necessary preventive and medical care, which is a major problem for employers. More than half of employees (58%) have delayed getting needed medical care due to insurance costs or barriers, according to a new analysis by the Integrated Benefits Institute (IBI), an Oakland-based nonprofit research organization. in California. Meanwhile, 42% of workers reported delays because an appointment was not available, and 35% delayed or avoided treatment for fear of contracting or spreading COVID-19. The group’s research also found that fewer than…
Read MoreSummer temperatures are back. Here’s how to boost your hydration for the whole family
With the return of warmer temperatures to Greater Cincinnati, people, including yourself, may be reaching for that bottle of water more often to stay hydrated. it can help hold fluids in in a positive way and help you stay hydrated longer. WLWT spoke to Registered Dietitian Preeti Bansal Kshirsagar. Runs Integrative Nutrition and Healing in Hyde Park to help people better understand and implement specific healthier nutritional habits. When it comes to hydration, Bansal Kshirsagar says both adults and children should drink at least half of their body weight in…
Read MoreHere’s what happened when I tried the “quick tap” to help manifest many things (including good skin)
dThe word manifest makes you think of mood boards, mantras and The secret? Well, same until recently when I had the chance to meet Poppy Delbridge, author of Tapping In: Manifest the life you desire with the transformative power of tappingand was fascinated by the rapid tapping method he had devised for the demonstration. Blending the art of ancient touch therapy to displace stuck energy, along with repetitive speech, micro-meditation, and visualization, Delbridge says you can take control of your life with just a few moments a day. Curious as…
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