Nancy Fickas - A Natural Path to Wellness

Health Tip!
Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce inflammation and support prostate health. Add salmon to your diet at least twice a week for a tasty health boost! 🐟

Are you getting all of the nutrients you need to to Support your overall health and energy levels?

Heart disease is one of the most common issues men face. Diet, exercise, and weight management are key to reducing your risk.

But did you know that certain supplements can give your heart an extra boost? Here are our top picks to keep your heart healthy and strong. 💪❤️

🐟 Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Helps lower blood pressure, reducing the risk of hypertension. 🌊

🌿 Coenzyme Q10: Powers up your cells' energy production and supports blood vessel health.

💊 Magnesium: Essential for heart muscle contraction, maintaining a normal heart rhythm, and regulating blood pressure.

🥛 Soy Protein: May reduce the risk of heart disease as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol.

🌾 Plant Sterols and Stanols: Helps lower cholesterol levels naturally.

Incorporate these heart-healthy supplements into your routine and take charge of your wellness journey! 🌿💚

🚫 Mistake Alert! Skipping regular cardio workouts might seem like no big deal, but it's a huge miss for your heart health.

Cardio exercises like running, cycling, or even brisk walking are essential for maintaining a strong heart. Don’t just focus on weightlifting—balance is key! Give your heart some love today. 🏃‍♂️💓

Saw Palmetto is a type of palm native to the southeastern United States. For centuries, its berries have been used for their health benefits, especially in supporting male health. 💪

It is widely known for its ability to help manage symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), such as frequent urination, especially during the night. 🌙

Saw palmetto is available in various forms such as supplements, making it simple to add to your daily routine.

Taking care of your prostate health doesn’t have to be complex. By incorporating Saw Palmetto into your daily regimen, you’re choosing a natural, effective approach to maintain your wellness. 🌱

Have you tried Saw Palmetto? Share your experiences and let’s support each other on this wellness journey!

Making healthy food choices consistently can be a challenge, given the quality of available food options and our hectic schedules. That's one of the reasons supplements make sense.

Although supplementation is not a one-size-fits-all solution, here are top supplements that help support men's health.

1. Multivitamin and multimineral
2. Omega-3 fatty acids
3. Magnesium
4. Zinc
5. B-Complex
6. Vitamin D
7. Vitamin B12

🏥 Myth Busted!
Think only older men need to worry about prostate health? Think again!

Prostate health is crucial at every age. Regular check-ups should start in your 40s to catch any issues early. It’s better to be proactive than reactive. Let’s make our health a priority, gents! 🩺

In the entrepreneurial world, the early bird doesn't just get the worm; it gets the best networking opportunities. So set those alarms, and may your coffee be strong and your inbox be full of prospects! ⏰☕️

Everyone gets stressed or feels drained at times. Take a moment to connect with loved ones or spend time with your pet during breaks. Social interaction, even with a furry friend, can lift your spirits and brighten your day. 🐶💞

And hey, even talking to your plant can help if it's a good listener. A little chatter goes a long way in making everything better.

🦪 Fun Fact: Oysters are zinc powerhouses! Treat yourself to a delicious seafood night, knowing you're fueling your body with one of the richest natural sources of this essential mineral. Cheers to making tasty and healthy choices! 🌊

Who would've thought that zinc is one of the most important nutrients for prostate health?

Zinc can help to reduce the risk of developing an enlarged prostate, and also helps to reduce the size of the prostate due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

It's Men's Health Month! And gentlemen, here's a nifty tip to improve your health and well-being: Take your daily vitamins!

You can address any nutrient deficiencies you may have with specific vitamin or mineral supplements. But a good quality, scientifically formulated multivitamin can give you the boost you need.

Wealth isn't just about having money; it's about having options. 🌈 Shift your mindset to focus on creating choices for yourself and your loved ones. Financial wellness is a journey, not a destination.

It's not just physical—exercise like Tai Chi also sharpens your balance, coordination, and body awareness, engaging your mind to protect your bones. Balance the body and the mind for holistic health!

Maintaining a healthy weight is all about striking the perfect balance, much like walking on a balance beam. Just like a beam that's too narrow can make you wobble, being underweight or overweight puts undue pressure on your bones, affecting their strength and health. 🧘‍♀️⚖️

Keeping your bones robust and your body in harmony requires attention to your diet and exercise habits. What are your favorite ways to keep your weight balanced for bone health?

Do you have special recipes, workout routines, or lifestyle tips that help you stay on track? Let's share and support each other in our journey towards optimal weight and stronger bones! 💪

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Shift your perspective: bone health isn't a solo journey. Involve friends in activities like dancing or tennis. Socializing while exercising makes building bone strength a shared and joyful mission!

Are you eating real food or does it just look real and it is just fake food. Manufacturers have a ability to create any favor, texture or smell that may appear to be real, but is it?

An alert for Summer 2024! READ FOOD LABELS** Food prices are up. Food manufacturers and restaurants are cutting quality. Yet it's still true that food chemicals and empty calories drag down our immune systems and affect our well-being in major ways.

The new FDA food labels even include the word "bio-engineered" if you prefer to avoid genetically modified food which now includes some alfalfa, apples, canola, corn, cotton, eggplants, papayas, pineapples, potatoes, salmon, soybeans, squash, sugar beets, and sugarcane.

Fake food examples? Limit deli meats, now listed as a class 1 carcinogen because of nitrosamines and added non-meat sugars, sodium, and sat fat. Read fruit juice labels to avoid fakes--choose 100% fruit juice without additives; real fruit with fiber is still a better choice. Honey is the 3rd most faked food in the world--a spoon of fake honey floats and dissolves as it hits water. Fake blueberries in muffins. Fake cheese. Fake cream pie. The list goes on.

It's time to really know our food suppliers. Maybe our local farm foods are a better choice, but maybe they're high in pesticides you can't wash off! Who lives by the Golden Rule?

**Help on reading labels is here: https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label/how-understand-and-use-nutrition-facts-label

An alert for Summer 2024! READ FOOD LABELS** Food prices are up. Food manufacturers and restaurants are cutting quality. Yet it's still true that food chemicals and empty calories drag down our immune systems and affect our well-being in major ways.

The new FDA food labels even include the word "bio-engineered" if you prefer to avoid genetically modified food which now includes some alfalfa, apples, canola, corn, cotton, eggplants, papayas, pineapples, potatoes, salmon, soybeans, squash, sugar beets, and sugarcane.

Fake food examples? Limit deli meats, now listed as a class 1 carcinogen because of nitrosamines and added non-meat sugars, sodium, and sat fat. Read fruit juice labels to avoid fakes--choose 100% fruit juice without additives; real fruit with fiber is still a better choice. Honey is the 3rd most faked food in the world--a spoon of fake honey floats and dissolves as it hits water. Fake blueberries in muffins. Fake cheese. Fake cream pie. The list goes on.

It's time to really know our food suppliers. Maybe our local farm foods are a better choice, but maybe they're high in pesticides you can't wash off! Who lives by the Golden Rule?

**Help on reading labels is here: https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label/how-understand-and-use-nutrition-facts-label

Looking for an easy addition to your osteoporosis prevention plan? Incorporate prunes into your diet!

This savory Prune and Ginger Chicken dish is flavorful and comforting, great for a healthy dinner.

Prune and Ginger Chicken

Ingredients:
4 chicken breasts
1 cup prunes, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 onion, sliced
2 cups chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:
1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and onion, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent.
2. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear each side until golden.
3. Add the prunes and chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
4. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve.

Believe it or not, ‘thinking time’ away from screens increases problem-solving skills. Time to unplug and let your brain do its magic! 🔌🧙‍♂️
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Did you know that walking 4 hours each week can slash hip fracture risks by a whopping 40%?🚶‍♀️✨

Research highlights that postmenopausal women who laced up for walks, hitting the 4-hour weekly mark, enjoyed a 41% drop in hip fracture risk compared to those clocking under an hour.

No other exercises needed—just dedicated steps!

Ready to step up your bone health? Lace up and let's stride towards wellness together! 🏃‍♀️💖

Protein isn't just for muscles; it's the cornerstone of strong bones too. Combine your shakes with some weight-bearing moves and keep your skeleton as mighty as your muscles! 💪 Here's a delicious chocolate protein shake recipe you can try.

Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Shake

Ingredients:
2 scoops of Rich Chocolate Plant or Soy Life Shake
4 mint leaves
1 cup unsweetened milk of choice
Ice
Optional: spinach or ½ frozen banana

Instructions:
Add the ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth.
If you find your shake is too thick, you can always add more liquid, little by little, to the blender.

Can’t get enough nutrients from your diet alone? Supplements might be your bone's new best friend.

For optimum bone health, make sure your supplement plan has all these:

1. Calcium
2. Vitamin K
3. Vitamin D3
4. Magnesium
5. Copper
6. Zinc
7. Manganese

Think only older adults need to worry about bone health? Think again! Children and teens also need regular bone-strengthening exercises to lay the foundation for a sturdy skeleton. Start young, stay strong!

🎉 Did you know? The first known use of the term "telecommuting" was in the early 1970s! We've come a long way in how we work from home.

This little snake was enough to make a grown girl scream when she moved her garden cart. Anyone know what kind it is?

Feeling stressed? Dance it out!

From tango to Zumba, dancing is a fun way to lighten your mood, improve your balance and strengthen your bones. It's time to move to the beat for your health!

Let’s make bone health delicious and effective! Snack on these sweet wonders and give your bones the treat they deserve. 🦴

Prune and Walnut Energy Balls

Ingredients:
1 cup prunes
1 cup walnuts
1/2 cup oats
1/4 cup chia seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Instructions:
1. In a food processor, blend the prunes, walnuts, and oats until they form a sticky mixture.
2. Add the chia seeds, vanilla extract, and salt. Pulse until everything is well combined.
3. Roll the mixture into small balls and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Here's a couple of lettuce loving dogs that beg whenever I'm cleaning the lettuce from the garden. The vet tells me lettuce is very good for them and they will agree.