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items Things I have found helpful on my journey to get and stay healthy. Includes equipment I have or have tried, yummy recipes, health/beauty products, etc.
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Recently started to use one and it has been great. Helps with blood flow/circulation, relaxation and a neat way to exercise and strengthen core and increase balance
Vibration Plates & Vibration Exercise Machines - Lifepro
The red light therapy pad has been nice as it covers a larger area and has Velcro to wrap around my knee or foot. It has different settings and is rechargeable so don't need to deal with cords.
GMOWNW Light Therapy Alternative Medicine
The red light therapy torch is a nice small product to pin point specific areas. Lifepro Infrared & Red Light Therapy for Body Joints & Muscles Wellness Support, Portable Red Light Therapy Device, Near Infrared Light Therapy for Body & F...
Red Light Therapy Machines & Devices - Lifepro
This has been helpful with loosening muscles in my thighs and calf, and recommended by my physical therapist for tightness and stiffness related to knee pain.
Muscle Roller Stick Ctwctr for Pain Relief
Helps with stretching and make it so much easier to get a good stretch. Recommended by my physical therapist to help stretch out after physical therapy but also use it when I have tightness in my legs, back and shoulders.
Stretching band - Trideer Stretching Strap Yoga Strap Physical Therapy for Home Workout, Exercise, Pilates and Gymnastics, 10 Loops Non-Elastic Stretch Bands with Aesthetic Packaging for Women & Men (Black)
These bands are great for resistance training, stretching and physical therapy exercises.
Flat Band Kit Blue - All In Motion™: Medium Resistance, Total Body Workout, Latex
Love this for tracking my exercise, steps, sleep, blood pressure/heart beat and also functions like timer, stopwatch, clock. You can also answer calls and pay with it.
Fitbit Versa 4 Premium Fitness Smartwatch
Colorful dumbbell set in 3 weights to allow flexibility with the type of exercises you want to do. Weight training is important to maintain muscle that we loose as we get older. I recommend a set like this and or 1 that includes 10 lb dumbbells too.
Dumbbells
The elliptical machine provides a great workout to both upper and lower body. The are set programs for the level of intensity and manual settings too.
Best Ellipticals for Home Gyms
Healthy Eating
As I started to learn about healthy eating I heard of the blue zones and how those people living in the blue zones were healthier and lived longer.
The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer - by Dan Buettner (Hardcover)
Great recipes and better yet, less clean up with these one pot meals.
The Blue Zones Kitchen One Pot Meals - by Dan Buettner (Hardcover)
It's important to note that these are not regular Nuts where you would eat a handful at a time. It's recommended to ONLY EAT 2 NUTS A WEEK - 8 A MONTH. There are many positive health benefits and I have seen a big improvement in my cholesterol blood...
Nut Cravings Raw Brazil Nuts - Unsalted & No Shell - Bag for Healthy Snacking & Recipes, 16oz
Chia seeds contain antioxidants, minerals, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. I have been using chia for the past year - mixing 1 Tbsp into my oatmeal, yogurt or mix with milk of choice to make chia pudding or overnight oats, I have also used them as an...
Foods Organic Chia Seeds, 48oz (3lb) – Non-GMO, Gluten-Free
This past year I have added Flaxseed meal to my diet. Flaxseed provides protein, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential vitamins and minerals. Flaxseed may help lower the risk of some cancers, maintain a moderate weight, and reduce cholesterol and blood pressure. It has a nutty taste and I have mixed 1 Tbsp into my oatmeal, yogurt, overnight oats, and also used this as an egg substitue in baking - using 1 Tbsp of ground flaxseed with 2.5 Tbsp of water.
Bob's Red Mill Organic Whole Ground Flaxseed Meal
I recently started to use collagen hoping it will help with my knee pain, as well as the other benefits it provides. Collagen can play a key role in maintaining healthy-looking hair and skin, joint and bone health, and can help build muscle mass and ... I have been mixing 2 Tbsp into my oatmeal the past month so I think it may be too soon to see visible benefits but knees and stiffness seems a little better and hoping I will see the other benefits soon.
Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Unflavored Powder - 20oz
My Husband and I joined the Kaiser Heal to Thrive program which is offered in Northern California. I was a great program promoting plant based eating. Even though we have not gone 100% plant based, these recipes have helped us incorporate a lot more plant based meals into our diet.
Kaiser Permanente Plant Based Recipes