Wellness Newsletter #246

"Of all of the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt." ~ John Muir Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook Happy Monday! Tomorrow (3.14) is Pi Day. IN honor of that, some Pi facts from NASA and tomorrow, I'll post a new pie recipe. https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/news/350/10-ways-to-celebrate-pi-day-with-nasa-on-march-14/ Happy Pi day! A day math and pie lovers alike. New recipe: https://www.heprecipe.com/post/pi-day-raspberry-curd-meringue-pie As a mom of three boys, I've been asked countless times if/when we are trying for the girl. You know what? I celebrate my status as a mom of boys. Let me tell you why (alternate title: Joy of parenting boys even though they are loud, dirty, often smelly, rough, and always go go go).

https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/post/boisterous-bold-busy-it-s-a-boy Wellness News Around the 'Net Physical Health Eat Well The F word is super important. https://www.valetmag.com/health-fitness/diet-nutrition/2021/fiber-benefits-best-sources-091621.php Be Active Balance, it seems, is a good indicator of life expectancy. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2022/06/22/study-balancing-one-leg-predicts-life-longevity/7697219001/ Let's move! This is an AMRAP workout (as many reps as possible). You'll do the moves described, 8 times each, back and forth in the 3 minute block, working without breaks as much as possible. At the end of the 3 minutes, you'll get a rest, and then start into the next 2 move combo for 3 weeks. Whew! Full body, and you'll need a step for one of the blocks. Ready? Start your music! https://www.intervaltimer.com/timers/11091882 Spiritual Health Tending to and caring for other living things can help inspire joy. Even if that other living thing is a plant. https://www.mindful.org/what-planting-a-garden-taught-me-about-self-care/ Mental & Emotional Health Public Awareness Campaign: This is your brain on exercise. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/article/new-clues-are-revealing-why-exercise-can-keep-the-brain-healthy Social Health You say you love me, but you don’t like me through menopause? What is that?! Truth of the matter, though, this life change can swipe a woman’s personality for years. Here, how a partner can help support her through the change. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_men_can_support_their_partners_through_menopause? Be your best, friends

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