Family Dreams Fitness
  • Home
  • Daily Health
  • The FDF Lifestyle
    • How Do You Feel?
    • Online Coaching
    • Community Resources
  • Positive Entertainment
    • Exercising With FDF
    • Games

The 9 Best Breathing Techniques for Sleep by Jennifer Leavitt, M.Ed. (www.healthline.com)

12/28/2020

0 Comments

 
Picture
Photo by Le Minh Phuong
If you find it difficult to fall asleep, you’re not alone. 

According to the American Sleep Association (ASA), insomnia is the most common sleep disorder. About 30 percent of American adults report short-term problems, and 10 percent experience chronic trouble falling or staying asleep.

Our busy and fast-paced society, filled with homework, long work days, financial strains, parenting burnout, or other emotionally exhausting situations, can make it difficult to unwind, calm down, and get restful sleep.

When it’s hard to sleep, focusing on your breath may help. 
Let’s take a look at some breathing exercises to calm your mind and body to help you fall asleep.
Click Here To Read More
0 Comments

25 Fun Mindfulness Activities for Children and Teens by Courtney E. Ackerman, MSc. (www.positivepsychology.com)

12/18/2020

0 Comments

 
Picture
Photo by Devaiah Mallangada Kalaiah
Mindfulness can boost the quality of our lives in numerous ways.

​In today’s rush, we all think too much—seek too much—want too much—and forget about the joy of just being.
Eckhart Tolle

What does mindfulness do to spark “the joy of just being” that Tolle references? And, how can we teach kids to start benefiting from its practice?
This article delves into both of these questions and includes plenty of activities for you to start using today. 

​Research confirms
 that for children, mindfulness can:
  • Mitigate the effects of bullying (Zhou, Liu, Niu, Sun, & Fan, 2016);
  • Enhance focus in children with ADHD (Zhang et al., 2016);
  • Reduce attention problems (Crescentini, Capurso, Furlan, & Fabbro, 2016);
  • Improve mental health and wellbeing;
  • Improve social skills when well taught and practiced with children and adolescents.
Click Here To Read More
0 Comments

Disposable Face Mask vs. Cloth Face Mask: Which is Better? (www.patriotmedicaldevices.com)

12/18/2020

0 Comments

 
Picture
Photo by Julian Wan on Unsplash
COVID-19 left us in need of masks on a scale like never before. Cloth face coverings were the creative and economic solution for many. Being washable and reusable, they allow community members a cheap and convenient way to mask up. Let’s face it, they’re much more fashionable too! So, how do these cloth masks compare to others?

In theory, any mask worn correctly is better than no mask. In covering the mouth and the nose it prevents, to some extent, the exchange of respiratory droplets. However, the level of prevention largely depends on the type of mask. It is important to first differentiate between a non-surgical face mask and a surgical mask. Surgical masks are tested to meet certain standards and approved for clinical use. A cloth-mask would classify as a non-surgical face mask. While there is no testable standard for them, the CDC still recommends cloth masks as a mode of infection prevention in the community setting. The historical use of cloth masks and prior research shows that cloth masks are still effective in reducing infection rates.

While surgical masks are overall more effective, and are considered the gold standard by the CDC, the benefits of cloth face masks should not be overlooked. In reality, most of us are not actually using our disposable masks just once. We’re throwing them back into our purses and pockets, and then fishing them out the next time we need them. This is where cloth masks have their time to shine. We can throw the dirty one we just wore in the laundry to disinfect it, and then pick up a clean one for next time. It is important to note that not all cloth masks are created equal. If you are using a cloth mask, consider the fabric, number of layers, and fit. The most effective cloth mask will have a fabric with a tight weave, multiple layers, and one that cups tightly around the face. This will most securely block your respiratory droplets from contaminating other individuals and surfaces.

If you are opting for a disposable mask, be sure to check whether it is a surgical mask or a non-surgical face mask. Surgical masks will offer the most protection, both for yourself and others. Surgical masks are tested by The American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM). They are tested for bacterial filtration, particle filtration, synthetic blood splatter, flammability, and breathability. Surgical masks are sorted into three levels, ATSM 3 offering the highest degree of protection. If you’re looking for a quality, comfortable mask, Patriot Medical Devices makes ATSM 3 surgical masks that offer the highest level of protection against particles and fluids!

 

References

https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/face-masks-and-surgical-masks-covid-19-manufacturing-purchasing-importing-and-donating-masks-during

https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/07/01/880621610/a-users-guide-to-masks-what-s-best-at-protecting-others-and-yourself

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/26/10/20-0948_article



This article originally appeared on Patriot Medical Devices
0 Comments

What is the Hippocampus? by  Dr. Ananya Mandal, MD (www.news-medical.net)

12/16/2020

0 Comments

 
Picture
The hippocampus is a small region of the brain that forms part of the limbic system and is primarily associated with memory and spatial navigation.
Click Here To Read More
0 Comments

4 BEST LOWER BACK STRETCHES FOR PAIN

12/16/2020

0 Comments

 
Picture
0 Comments

11 Methods for Improving Your Memory by Kendra Cherry (verymindwell.com)

12/16/2020

0 Comments

 
Picture
Is it really possible to improve your memory? If you've ever found yourself forgetting where you left your keys or blanking out information on important tests then you have probably wished that your memory was a bit better. Fortunately, there are plenty of things that you can do to help improve your memory.

Obviously, utilizing some sort of reminder system can help. Setting up an online calendar that sends reminders to your phone helps you keep track of all those appointments and meetings. Creating daily to-do lists can ensure that you don't forget important tasks that need to be completed.

But what about all the important information that you need to actually cement into your long-term memory? It will take some effort and even involve tweaking or dramatically changing your normal study routine, but there are a number of strategies you can utilize to get more out of your memory.

​Before your next big exam, be sure to check out some of these tried and tested techniques for improving memory. These 11 research-proven strategies can effectively improve memory, enhance recall, and increase retention of information.

Click Here To Read More
0 Comments

Amir Mi Amore

12/4/2020

0 Comments

 
Picture
Amir Mi Amore is a business that inspires that moment of self love and self care. That moment when you are able to sit and read a book. When you are able to take your shoes off and relax after a day of work. When you are able to put the kids to bed and have that glass of wine. When you are able to play your favorite music and clean your whole house. When you are able to take a nice long shower and then enjoy a nice massage afterwards. This is the vibes Amir Mi Amore wants to create in your home.
Picture
Picture
Click Here To Learn More
0 Comments

Adult Obesity Facts (www.cdc.gov)

12/4/2020

0 Comments

 
Picture
Obesity is a common, serious, and costly disease
  • The prevalence of obesity was 42.4% in 2017~2018. [Read CDC National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) data brief]
  • From 1999–2000 through 2017–2018, the prevalence of obesity increased from 30.5% to 42.4%, and the prevalence of severe obesity increased from 4.7% to 9.2%. [Read CDC NCHS data brief]
  • Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer that are some of the leading causes of preventable, premature death. [Read guidelinesexternal icon]
  • The estimated annual medical cost of obesity in the United States was $147 billion in 2008 US dollars; the medical cost for people who have obesity was $1,429 higher than those of normal weight. [Read paperexternal icon]
Click Here To Read More
0 Comments

12 Sedentary Lifestyle Statistics in 2020 That Will Get You off Your Chair (www.ergonomictrends.com)

12/4/2020

0 Comments

 
Picture
“Sitting is more dangerous than smoking, kills more people than HIV and is more treacherous than parachuting. We are sitting ourselves to death.”

This is the ominous warning from Dr. James Levine, director of Mayo Clinic in his interview with the LA Times. 

​Dubbed as the “Sitting Disease” by the scientific community, let’s check out some of the latest statistics in 2019 on sedentary lifestyle and sitting that will hopefully get you off of your chair and moving more.
Click Here To Read More
0 Comments

    The FDF Lifestyle

    This page includes blogs, healthy articles, inspiring pictures, exercise tutorials, music, etc. 

    No content on this site, regardless of date, should ever be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from your doctor or other qualified clinician.

    Archives

    January 2023
    December 2022
    October 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017

    Visit this section daily to become more healthy and positive.

    Strengthen your mind by consistently learning new information.
    New articles are uploaded throughout the week.
    Picture

Live

Life

To

The

Fullest

Family Dreams Fitness LLC Copyright © 2022
The Family Dreams Fitness Logo™ is a trademark of Family Dreams Fitness LLC, all rights reserved.
Privacy Policy
Terms and Conditions
Become A Member
About
What To Expect
Contact Us
Reference or links in this website, blog, e-mails, programs, services or products to any other business or entity’s information, opinions, advice, programs, services, or products do not constitute our endorsement or recommendation. We are not responsible for the contents of any off-site web pages, companies or persons linked or referenced in this site.

​
Family Dreams Fitness LLC (www.familydreamsfitness.com) is not responsible or liable for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or products that you obtain through this site. You are encouraged to consult with your doctor with regard to this information contained on or through this website. After reading articles, watching videos or reading other content from this website, you are encouraged to review the information carefully with your professional healthcare provider.

You should understand that when participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in any exercise or exercise program on this website, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge Family Dreams Fitness LLC from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of Family Dreams Fitness LLC.
  • Home
  • Daily Health
  • The FDF Lifestyle
    • How Do You Feel?
    • Online Coaching
    • Community Resources
  • Positive Entertainment
    • Exercising With FDF
    • Games