Music as medicine

Does Music help you relax? Check out this article from Harvard Health about music as a way to "calm anxiety, easy pain and provide a pleasant diversion..."

 

 

Sunrise or sunset? Which is better? One is the end and one is the beginning, depending on your perspective.

Exploring = My Happiness

During the past few months, we have been using the weekend to see some really cool spots around Texas. This past weekend we went to Guadalupe River State Park and Gruene, Texas. The cypress trees in the state park are spectacular and make for a perfect spot to hang our hammocks.

Grapevine in Grune, TX

My mom came into town on June 6 and the following day we went to Marble Falls, TX. Mom and I went shopping while Kev and Max took a nap. We woke up the next day and visited Inks Lake State Park on the Colorado River, which proved my love for cacti even more!

      

 

Wear Red Day - Feb. 2, 2018

Heart Disease is the leading cause of death. Wear Red on Friday, Feb. 2 to show your support of American Heart Month. You can also pledge to move more. Encourage your valentine to be active with you for more than 2.5 hours per week. Together we can #movewithheart.

It was a chilly day for the Houston Heart Walk, but it turned out to be beautiful. We could even bring our dogs! Yay!

Do you know your blood pressure measurements? Have you heard about the new guidelines? 

Check out this healthy eating article from the CDC, NIH and American Heart Association. 

 Did you know your heart beats about 3 million beats per month? Did you also know your heart is as big as your fist? Last, did you know your activity level is the greatest potential risk for heart disease?

Active Travel - A New Way to Relax

Chicago is a wonderful city to be active, especially in September. All of the following pictures were taken within walking distance of each other. You can even rent a bike and visit everything in downtown.

Denver too! There are so many ways to be active in Colorado.

 

3 Ways to build a healthier taco during #NationalTacoDay

In Houston, we love tacos. We eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are probably even dessert tacos out there somewhere. Here are a few easy ways to build a healthier taco. How do you make a healthy taco?

1. Add tons of veggies (and fruits)... a majority of your taco filling should be delish produce

2. Substitute plain Greek yogurt for sour cream

3. Add less cheese and rice and more beans 

Walk and Bike to School Day is October 4

Can you walk or bike to school with your kids? Is it possible to take one day per week and help lead a Walk to School Bus? See how to start this by viewing this article.