If your electronic device (TV, radio, light fixture, etc.) has manual controls, use them. Yes, get up and change the channel, adjust the volume, increase the lumens. It’s an opportunity to move around. The remote control robs you of these options and their health benefits.
Use small plates and bowls when you have your meals. You don’t have to eat so much. Your body will thank you. So will your children. More for them. They don’t need so many calories either.
Gently floss and brush your teeth immediately after dinner (or every meal) to disincentivize yourself from snacking. It also helps prevent tooth and gum disease.
A small container of floss is a useful thing to keep in your car’s glove compartment. Need to tie something together? Want to hang something from a hook or knob? an ad hoc key chain? Floss has many uses. The thick ones are strong.
Waiting for your suitcase at the baggage claim after flying? Many look alike. Tie colored string around the handle. Pick 2 or 3 different colors that you will recognize.
While walking or standing or sitting, pull in your stomach muscles and pull your shoulders back and slightly arch your back. Practice finding a comfortable position trying to perform these three postural tasks. Try to remember to do this whenever the opportunity presents itself. The more you correct your posture, the better it will serve you. The earlier you begin to practice this exercise, the fewer problems you will have in life. It should not be painful, But it may be uncomfortable, especially if you are used to slouching a bit. Or a lot.
Stretch your neck while urinating. You don’t have anything more important to do at these times. Turn your head slowly as far as comfortable to the left five times and to the right five times. then lift your chin up five times. Finish by bending your head forward five times. Hold the stretch for 1-2 seconds at each extreme. Go as far as you can, but keep it comfortable and definitely not painful. Do this whenever you are peeing. Better than looking through emails or texts. One qualification: guys should probably not do this exercise while standing at a public urinal. The guy at the next urinal may not understand why you keep glancing in his direction..
Chronic intestinal gas problems? Noisy? Uncomfortable? Smelly? Try taking charcoal tablets, 500 mg. after each meal. Or, try chlorophyll supplements, 50 mg. after meals. This can also help with bad breath. Find them where you find vitamin supplements.
Health and Spirit by Dr. Jack Zoldan 