I remember when my brother and I were young, my mom would spend uninterrupted, down time with us before bed by sitting down and coloring with us. No competitions or anything like that. Just old-fashioned bonding time. Little did we know, though, that coloring to our heart's content had wonderful benefits that transcended through time. Fast forward a little bit to when I was in 5th grade and found my calling; who I've deemed I was fundamentally meant to be. A writer. What do these two have in common? Creativity! And in spades! Creativity aside, coloring and writing creatively have wonderful other benefits, and Health Like Me is here to explain why — if you haven't already — start picking up these two activities on a regular basis! Benefits of ColoringBreak out the coloring books, crayons, colored pencils, paints and brushes and take a deep breath. We are about to get our twitchy hands dirty and our minds incredibly clear. Need more of a reason? Here are 5! Benefits of Writing CreativelyI am immensely proud that my passion in life can mask itself as a wonderfully therapeutic hobby for others! And all you need is a pen, — a pencil is my preference — something to write on, and your open heart. Let your writing utensil guide you to the land of opportunity and freedom wile also gaining these 5 health benefits: There you have it! Reasons why exploring your child-like imagination should no longer be a thing of the past. So put down you devices, turn off your TV and put on some Sade or Enya. You'll thank me later! Enjoy!
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Whether you're a pro or a newbie — like the precious little girl on the right — at hula hooping, it's good to know that this circular toy that made its way into America's hearts is also an impressive exercise device you've probably always had in your home! If you do know where yours is, grab it and get to swerving those hips while you read Health Like Me's post about how wonderful your health is about to become with your cheap, plastic, new best friend! Bursting With New LifeThe Hula-Hoop we know today began its long life back in 1958 in California. But, we can bet the wonderful generation of yore wouldn't have guessed what kind of benefits to their health they were inadvertently gaining like: 1. Balance -
2. Clarity of Mind - Because doing this fun workout requires you to only be focused on twirling the hoop around our waists to obtain the optimal results, you are forced to be alone with yourself and therefore your thoughts that sometimes take a back seat with all of the stimuli going on around us all of the time. 3. Flexibility - Much like Balance, hula hooping uses moves we don't realize sit stagnant possibly our whole lives. So get ready to move in ways that are expressly beautiful. And remember, Shakira said it best: 4. Relief for Depression and Addiction - 5. Self-Confidence -
6. Weight Loss and Toning - Research has shown that hula hooping burns 600 calories per hour! While I hope you don't hula hoop for an hour straight, you could break it up! Maybe only hula every time a commercial comes on or switch it up by hula-ing for 3 minutes, do 20 crunches and then a 45-minute wall sit. Regardless, you are doing you mid-section a favor just by picking up this oldie-but-goodie toy and doing what you can. All in all, the possibilities are endless and you truly won't be sorry with all the fun, health benefits I guarantee you'll have with this toy turned exercise masterpiece.
Until next time! Literary devices and eye-catching titles aside, the content you got to read once opened is the kicker! Being from Texas, the summer heat has simply been apart of my 28 years. But these other usually pleasant parts of of the county, and even abroad, are feeling the heat now, too. Which means there are going to be millions of individuals who won't know how to protect themselves against this heat wave! But, have no fear! Health Like Me is here to drop some knowledge on you today.
WEAR SUNSCREEN! DRINK WATER!
There are so many other options for beating the blistering heat that summer brings. Heat exhaustion or stroke is not something you want to ever experience! So stay in and stay cool with these tips courtesy of Health Like Me!
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