36 THE QUEENS COURIER •HEALTH • JANUARY 3, 2013 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com health s A new year brings opportunity for a new you The New Year is widely accepted as a time to start to reap the benefi ts of exercise; use the stairs, go for a fresh, and every year people make resolutions to bet- walk, take a bike ride, or play with your dog or chil- ter themselves. For many, this means vowing to make dren to get moving and start looking and feeling better. lifestyle changes to improve how they look and feel. Rest up However, sticking to restrictive diets and intense workout programs can be diffi cult and not sustainable Although jam-packed schedules make it seem like for most people. Before you get hooked by the annual there aren’t enough hours in the day, it’s extremely fl ood of diet tips and gym promotions, focus on a few important to set aside enough time to rest and key areas to commit to a healthier lifestyle for 2013. recharge. Getting the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep each night allows for optimal mental Consume whole foods and physical performance, and making sleep a priority Adding more whole foods into your everyday diet is can have signifi cant impact on overall well-being. To a natural way to obtain the nutrients your body craves enjoy the many benefi ts adequate sleep offers, adopt without feeling like you’re making a drastic change. One a bedtime routine at the same time each night. Avoid of the easiest ways to do this is by incorporating fresh food and drink for 30 minutes prior to going to sleep juices into your daily routine. Whole-food juicing is a and stay away from computers, televisions and other quick and easy way to get several servings of fruits and screens. Instead, enjoy a relaxing activity, such as vegetables at once, making it a perfect on-the-go solution reading or meditating, to help you fall asleep. for those juggling hectic schedules. Simply toss whole fruits, vegetables, or a combination of both into a high- De-stress daily performance blender and then add ice. In seconds, you’ll Stress can cause many mental, emotional and physi- have a delicious, nutrient-packed beverage, plus the fi ber cal health issues, and long periods of high stress can from the whole foods to keep you full longer. have debilitating effects. To avoid lasting health prob- lems, learn to recognize stress and how to deal with it Add more exercise effectively. Despite your busy schedule, making time It’s not unusual for a person to drive from a desk for yourself each day is important and can help you job to the drive-thru at a fast food restaurant, and avoid severe stress problems. Whether it is taking a then go directly to the couch to watch television. It walk, playing an instrument, practicing yoga or even isn’t surprising that lack of exercise is an issue for calling an old friend, do something you enjoy every many Americans, and a sedentary lifestyle can lead day. It’s also important to make sure you are getting to a number of health concerns, regardless of weight. enough exercise, sleep and proper nutrition to help Incorporating exercise into a daily routine is important your body deal with the physical effects of stress. and can have many health benefi ts. To begin living W E A R E C O M F O R T K E E P E R S a more active lifestyle, experts recommend starting With a few adjustments to your daily activities, you can slowly and building up length and intensity of physi- look forward to a happy, healthy new year and beyond.In Home Care For A Loved One cal activity. You don’t need to spend hours at the gym FREE Eye Exam person can handle. Before,W E A R E C O M F O R T K E E P E R S In Home Care For A Loved One The truth is, caring W E A R E C O M F O R T K E E P E R SIn Home Care For A Loved One The truth is, caring Courtesy BPT for a loved one can quickly become more than one WITH PURCHASE OF COMPLETE PAIR OF GLASSES Before, it becomes too much call Comfort Keepers. become more than one person can handle. Before,We are experienced call Comfort Keepers.The truth is caring for a loved one can quickly for a loved one can quickly it becomes too muchbecome more than one person can handle. COMPETITIVE PRICES services to seniors, so that they maintain qualityWe are experienced they maintain quality and call Comfort Keepers.independent lives in theWe are experienced with providing in-home careseniors, so that services to (REG. $85) it becomes too muchhome care-‐with providing inOR EYE EXAM ONLY – $25 with and independent lives in the comfort of their ownhome care-‐with providing incomfort of their own homes. • Personalized Service & Attention homes. services to seniors, so that • Our Professionally Trained Staff they maintain quality and Will Give You A Careful Fit Call (516) 328-‐7100independent lives in the • Newest Styles and ask for Mariecomfort of their own homes. • No Gimmicks 20% OFF We Honor P/T hours to live-in available. Over 550 independently owned and operated offices worldwide -‐ and ask for Marie328-‐7100 (516)(516) and ask for Marie Call in available.-‐recreation, medical alert pendants, Companionship, cooking, light house-‐ P/T hours to livetransportation, medication reminders, Our services include keeping, incidentalshopping, laundry, crafts,laundry, and more.Our services include-companionship, cooking, light housekeeping,incidental transportation, medication reminders, shopping, laundry,crafts, recreation, medical alert pendants, laundry, and more. ALL PURCHASES Most Competitor’s Our services include W W W. C O M F O R T K E E P E R S . C O M -‐Companionship, cooking, light house-‐Over 550 independently owned and operated offices worldwide. Varilux no-line bifocals COMMIT P/T hours to live-‐in available.recreation, medical alert pendants, Over 550 independently owned and operated offices worldwide. W W W. C O M F O R T K E E P E R S . C O Mshopping, laundry, crafts,laundry, and more.W W W. C O M F O R T K E E P E R S . C O M. WE OFFER PERSONALNOT A CHAINCouponstransportation, medication reminders, keeping, incidentalWE ARE A LOCAL FAMILY-RUN BUSINESS,metal framesChoose From Over 300 Framesprogessive lenses w/plastic ornot to be combined with any other offer $170 with any other offer. SERVICE WITH HIGH QUALITY & LOW PRICES TO BE FITHUGE SELECTION! 50% OFFmay apply.Some restrictionsNot to be combined non-prescription sunglasses. ONE-ON-ONE PERSONAL TRAINING 2 Pairs of Eyeglasses Some restrictions may apply. GROUP CLASSES AVAILABLE stNot to be combined with any other offer.(Frames & Lenses)Place0112THE QUEENS $99 with any other offer. • Lenses Duplicated • Motor Vehicle Exam ALL FITNESS LEVELS. theofALL AGES.ALL ABILITIES.• Prescription Filled• Adjustments Done At No Extra Charge• Lab on Premises • Tinting • Eye Examsmay apply.Some restrictionsNot to be combinedChoose From Over 300 Frames Clifford Optical 208-52 Cross Island Pkwy • Bayside QueensCourier.com FREECelebrating Our 24th Anniversary!THE FITNESS CONSULTANT 38-19 BELL BOULEVARD, BAYSIDE •718.229.8086 718.352.9075 TRAINING SESSIONCALL TODAY OFFERING THE LOWEST PRICES ON CONTACT LENSES www.tfc-gym.com
QC01032013
To see the actual publication please follow the link above