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Simple measures

Posted by on June 23, 2008 No comments

This caught my eye on BBC News today, a simple of story of dehydration and older folk.  To summarise the article staff at a nursing home have found that if you make sure that older folk get plenty of water they stay healthier and more active and alert.  To quote the article directly:

“They report significant improvements in health as a result – many fewer falls, fewer GP call-outs, a cut in the use of laxatives and in urinary infections, better quality of sleep, and lower rates of agitation among residents with dementia. “

I’ve found that making sure I get enough water has had beneficial effects in my own daily experience.  I recommend it to everyone and this story simply confirms what I already knew, that the simple daily measures can be better than all the expensive drugs in the world.  Is it wrong of me to feel strangely vindicated as I type that?

You can find the original BBC News article here.

Taking the diet to the next level.

Posted by on June 14, 2008 No comments

Well, I’ve been fully veggie since the 1st May, which Im very proud of, but I needed to make sure I was getting the right mix of nutrients in the right amount.

While browsing a vegetarian forum a few days ago, I came across Sparkpeople. It’s a site that does a food diary for you, including vitamins and other nutrients, an exercise log and the ability to track personal goals. There are forums for support and even a mini blog, all told this is just what I needed, just when I needed it.

I’ve started to track my meditations on there to make sure that I don’t miss it, I’m also going to start working with the Microcosmic Orbit again, as I’d fallen off the bandwagon on that one.