Holistic Nursing and Fighting Fatigue

Holistic Nursing: Are You Always Tired?

Constant or chronic fatigue is not normal and can be dangerous signs but most times it merely has to do with habit and diet.  Holistic Nurses or life coaches can help one find better ways to preserve and gain energy.
The first thing to consider is one’s diet.  If one is eating poorly and irregularly, then their energy levels will fluctuate with this diet.  All professionals encourage those who suffer from chronic fatigue to eat better according to the food pyramid.  In some cases, supplements may also be encouraged that include various herbs that promote higher levels of energy.
The second thing to consider is one’s level of physical activity.  This may seem like a contradiction, but simply by pushing oneself to exercise, one enhances energy and allows the blood to flow throughout the body.  A good sweat for the body is always a good thing.
Third, one needs to create better sleep routines.  If one does not get at least 8 hours of sleep, then one will suffer fatigue throughout the day.  Also consistent schedules that involve consistent bed times and naps are critical.  Unfortunately, many like to “burn the candle” at both ends with excessive work or excessive drinking with little rest.
Fourth, stop unhealthy habits.  If you smoke, or drink too much, then your body will not respond well to exercise and be depleted of important vitamins and minerals.
Finally, one needs to learn how to relax.  Enjoy one’s time off.  Relax on Sunday and save work for the weekdays.  Also, one is encouraged to utilize various natural remedies that enhance relaxation, such as yoga or meditation.
If you are interested in learning about healthier living, you should consider reviewing our holistic nursing or health care life coach certification programs.

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Holistic Health Care : Are These Foods Healthy?

Holistic Health Care Buzz Words

The article, “16 Most Misleading Food Labels”, by Danny Deza states

“Have you ever picked one grocery item over another because of the health claims on the label? You may have been duped. That’s because terms like fat free or all natural are often slapped on a food item that may not be healthy at all.”

For the full article please go here.

Hopefully you can now tell the difference between 100% multigrain and 100% whole wheat.   In holistic health care everything is “All Natural”.   Lastly you should always check the serving sizes as well.   When it says only 100 calories per serving, it might sound healthy but if the container has 5 servings then well you do the math.  When in doubt stick with an apple.
If you are interested in taking a holistic health care program then you should go to our site.

Holistic Nursing News: Viamin D Could Help Hospitals

The letter D outlined with fresh fruits
I did not know the D stood for Delicious!

Hospitals Using A Little Holistic Nursing To Prevent HAIs

The article, “Raising Vitamin D Concentrations May Reduce Hospital Acquired Infection Rates”, by Grace Rattue

“In the United States, hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are the leading cause of death in the health care arena, with over 1.7 million cases per year and 100,000 deaths. Now, new research shows that the risk of hospital-acquired infections could be significantly reduced by increasing vitamin D concentrations among hospital patients.”

For the full article please go here.

Vitamin D is nothing new to holistic nursing professionals.   For years we have known how good it is for us.   However in recent years, people have stopped going outside as much and our levels of D are slowly dropping.    So we should all do ourselves a favor and take a nice long walk on a sunny day.    Our immune system will thank us!
If you are interested in taking an online holistic nursing program then perhaps you should visit our website.

Holistic Nursing Festive 4th Foods

Fireworks lighting up the night sky
Happy 4th of July everyone!

Holistic Nursing Superfoods For Your 4th!

The article, “Red, White And Blue Superfoods!”, by Catherine Pearson states

“Between the barbecues, the beers and the bon-bons being chucked at you from floats in your town’s parade, the Fourth of July can be a bit of a wasteland when it comes to healthy eats.
But this is July! And summer is in full-swing! Which means there are tons of healthy fruits and vegetables bursting out of the ground, just begging to be eaten.”

For the full list please go here.

Please enjoy your holiday.    Remember to have fun and let loose.   Just try and fit in some holistic nursing advice into your meal today.     Have a wonderful and safe 4th of July everyone!
If you want to earn your online holistic nursing certificate then you need to visit our website.

Grill Better with Holistic Education

How to Use Holistic Education to Build a Better Burger

The article, “Which Is Healthier: Hot Dogs or Hamburgers?”, by EatingWell states

“It’s grilling season and chances are you’ll be making that ever-important cookout decision: hot dog or hamburger? Some people, no doubt, are cheering “Both!” But if you’re trying to make a healthier choice, which one is the healthier pick?”

For the full article please go here.

Not much holistic education can do for the hotdog though.  They are full of nitrates and salt.  If you need to have them at your BBQs, you can choose a better hotdog.    Try and find one that is low in sodium and all natural.   Skip the white bun, of course, for a whole wheat option then add fresh cut onions, mustard and maybe some sauerkraut.   Or if you want to kick things up, grill a hot pepper and use that in place of the bun.    It adds flavor and cut calories.  Think healthy and start living better!
If you are interested in learning more about holistic health care then you need to go to our website for more information.

Holistic Health Care: Top 50 Healthiest Foods

A basket of blueberries
Blueberries are the summer super food!

Holistic health care suggests trying these 50 super foods for a healthy diet.   With 50 items to choose from it is easy to design a wide range of meals that are healthy and taste great too.   For the full list please read below:
From Huffington Post

Top 50 Super Foods From Holistic Health Care

The article, “Healthy Food: 50 Of The Best In The World”, by Laura Schocker

Each month at HuffPost Healthy Living, we compile lists of the most in-season, fresh superfoods — this June, for instance, we celebrated figs, zucchini and apricots, among others. But these monthly articles got us thinking — what are some of the healthiest foods generally, despite the season?””

For the full list please go here.

With everything from tuna and salmon to plenty of vegetables you can see how you can eat healthy and keep up with your holistic health care diet.

A bunch of foods that are healthy for you
How many of these do you work into your daily diet?

If you are interested in learning more about holistic nursing then you should go to our website for more information.

Holistic Nursing: Battling Sugary Drinks

A close up of a bottle of soda
Only thing soft about these drinks is what it does to our stomaches.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holistic Nursing Exposes The Truth About Sugary Drinks

The article, “Weighing in on Sugary Beverages and Obesity”, by Susan Blumenthal states

“Significantly reducing sugar-sweetened beverage consumption is a key component in solving America’s obesity crisis.”

For the full article please go here.

Not quite ready to break the sugary drink addiction?   Lucky for us sweet toothed individuals holistic nursing professionals have created a list of not so sugary sweet drinks.   For others who are ready to quit cold turkey, green tea is an excellent choice.   It is high in antioxidants and has shown to have weight loss increasing compounds,  For those reasons, it is my drink of choice.    Live well!

If you are interested in earning a holistic health care certificate then you might want to visit our webpage for more information.

Holistic Nursing Health Care: Sugar in Our Drinks

A glass of soda with ice cubes being dropped into it.
Do you have any idea how much sugar is in this glass?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holistic nursing health care helps us to know how to eat right and what we should be putting in our bodies.   Many times, however, we will try to eat and drink right but find out later that our healthy juice drink was nothing more than concentrated juice with a bucket of sugar added.   This deceptive marketing tactic can crash diets and is increasing our weight lines.   Holistic health care teaches us that we do not need refined sugars found in most juice drinks and sodas.   They are not good for us.  You would be surprised how much sugar is in these drink.

The article, “Sugar In Soda: How Much Is Really In All Your Favorite Drinks?”, Source: Huffington Post states

“Sugary drinks are all over the news lately. From New York City Mayor Bloomberg’s proposed ban of the sale of super-sized drinks with added sugar last month to Los Angeles Councilman Mitch Englander’s more recent proposal to bar the sale of sugary drinks from the city’s public spaces, like parks and libraries, legislators are eager to limit access to the public health hazard of what experts call “sugar sweetened beverages.”

To review the article please go here.

Holistic nursing has shown us that there are better alternatives out there. In nature something sweet should be accompanied by fiber.   Take an apple for example, it is sweet and it also packs on average 5g of fiber.    It has plenty of vitamins as well.  So next time someone you know is reaching for the green stuff, hand them a glass of unsweetened ice tea and an apple.   You’ll be doing them a favor.

If you are interested in earning an online holistic nursing certification then you will want to visit our webpage.

Holistic Cures for Itchy Mosquito Bites

A mosquito biting someone
Little blood suckers!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer is officially here and that means warm weather, swimming, and mosquitoes.    Lucky for us all there is holistic cures to help with those annoying, itchy bites.  Scratch a bite only makes it worse and could lead to an infection if you happen to break the skin.  So before you reach for a processed chemical solution or scratch the bite until its raw, try these holistic health care remedies.   For example, try putting a cold pack on your bite next time.   You can also try a dab of honey or a used tea bag.

Holistic Cures for When Mosquitoes Attack!

The article, “Mosquito Bite Treatment: 14 Natural Ways To Ease The Itch”, by Sarah Klein states

“Mosquitoes can carry life-threatening diseases, but for many people, torturous itchiness feels like more of a threat.”

For the full article please go here.

There are plenty of holistic cures out there for all sorts of other summer aliments.  Perhaps we will discuss them in later posts.

If you are interested in taking holistic health care courses then you should visit our website.

Holistic Nursing Nutrition: The Dirty Dozen.

A man wearing a mask and gloves to spray pesticides on a tree
If you have to wear protective gear to spray it then why do you want to eat it?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holistic nursing can teach us a lot about healthy habits.   Little changes that we can do to keep us health, sometimes wealthy, and more than often wise.   We are going to talk about the healthy and wise parts today.   There is a group of fruits and vegetables known as the “Dirty Dozen” and it is not because they are led by Lee Marvin.   These are the most pesticide ridden fruits and vegetables.   The chemicals in this group have been found to cause neurodevelopmental problems in children and infants.   This alone defeats the purpose of eating healthy to begin with!

Holistic Nursing “Dirty Dozen” List

The article, “Dirty Dozen: EWG Reveals List Of Pesticide-Heavy Fruits And Veggies”, Source: Huffington POst

“What could be purer than a single ingredient?
As health-minded consumers work to avoid processed meals and turn their focus to whole foods, we may find ourselves picking up fruits and veggies more often. The average American currently eats about 100 pounds of fresh produce per year, but that number could be a lot higher.”

For the full list and article please go here.

Holistic nursing suggests that you always try and purchase certified organic produce from this list.    Holistic nutrition does you no good if you are contaminating your body with pesticides.   If you cannot find these fruits and vegetables organically near you then ALWAYS make sure you wash them before use.

If you want to earn a holistic health care certification then you should visit our website for more information.