Healthy from the Inside Out
How to stay healthy from the inside out? Redbook mag's Morgan Thompson shares tips on staying happy, healthy and fabulous all season long!
Morgan says it's all about prevention and a real must have this time of year is Cold-Eeze. At the first sign of cold, or anytime you can take it to shorten the duration of a cold. The lozenges are clinically proven to shorten the length of the common cold by nearly half. It works so well because it allows for the release of zinc ions in your mouth, which are absorbed by your upper respiratory system and block the cold virus from replicating.There are three types to choose from... traditional lozenges--a convenient oral spray and new daytime/nighttime quickmelts. They offer the same amount of cold remedy (active ingredient zinc gluconate) as in one lozenge. The tablets dissolve quickly in your mouth without water and they're non-drowsy. The nighttime ones shorten your cold and also help you fall asleep faster, naturally. They also have natural extra strength chamomile and melatonin and are non-habit forming which is great.
Also during the colder months, leading experts believe up to 77% of Americans have insufficient levels of vitamin D, thus increasing their risk for falls and fractures. Morgan suggests eating a healthy diet but its also important to take a great supplement. Its a quick and convenient way to get the recommended amounts of bone supporting nutrients. She likes Caltrate because they just came out with one with double the amount of vitamin D, making it the most vitamin D rich supplement available. And its all you need to help keep your bones strong, bodies healthy and moving throughout the day. Check out caltrate.com or the Caltrate facebook page for product news, money saving coupons, along with information and tips about how to live a healthy lifestyle, including getting enough vitamin D and calcium.
And of course dry skin is a problem that tops everyone's lists this season and 35 million Americans suffer from eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by dry, itchy skin and a visible skin rash. Eczema is a very stressful and frustrating condition that can be difficult to manage. Plus, it can make living your daily life challenging and uncomfortable. There are many solutions out there, but Morgan suggests the Neosporin Essentials skincare line designed specifically for people with eczema. The line includes a daily moisturizing cream that deeply moisturizes and relieves itching and irritation. Best of all, it's clinically shown to restore visibly healthier skin in three days. Check out neosporinessentials.com to learn more.
Other tips for living a healthy lifestyle include? Morgan says maintaining a balanced diet that includes plenty of whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy and lean protein. Try and stay active by getting at least 30 minutes of physical activity, five days a week. Pick fun activities you enjoy and vary your regimen so you don't get bored. And be sure to get enough rest. Remember, the average adult needs seven to nine hours of sleep per night.