GF

Improve Your Sleep Hygiene with MyFitnessPal According to a recent MyFitnessPal survey, 60% of people don’t believe they get good sleep quality. Which, let’s just say it like it is, isn’t great. But there’s more. In the last year: 34% of individuals say their sleep quality worsened 84% claim they have difficulty falling asleep 87% say they struggle to stay asleep Sleep deprivation is a widespread concern, with the majority of people admitting they don’t get enough sleep. So, what’s causing too many to get poor sleep? Stress, anxiety, electronics, and inconsistent sleep schedules are often blamed for poor sleep quality, and they do play a role. But many overlook a crucial element in this equation: food. Dietary choices have a direct impact on your sleep. In fact, 47% of people agree that they tend to consume unhealthy snacks late at night when they have trouble sleeping, and 33% indulge in sugary or high-fat snacks during late-night hours, at least 1-3 times a week. But fear not! M

Fall Walking Goals to Stay Motivated TRY ONE NEW ROUTE EACH WEEK To ensure you can keep up your new walking routine through the winter and beyond, use this time of year to experiment and find alternative options to your usual route. This can include a different park or hiking trail, a track at a local high school or college, or even reversing your route around the neighborhood. Varying your terrain can challenge different muscles and it also keeps things interesting and helps you stay excited to go for a daily walk — regardless of the weather. SIGN UP FOR ONE WALKING EVENT Some of the best walking events are held at the end of the year (Think: Thanksgiving Turkey Trots and Jingle Bell 5Ks), and many are virtual this year, so you can do them anywhere. Find a race that suits your fitness level and focus on having fun instead of taking things too seriously with lofty time goals. Reaching the finish line of your first 5K or 10K is a motivating experience that propels you toward your next w

Introduction The Aloe vera plant has been known and used for centuries for its health, beauty, medicinal and skin care properties. The name Aloe vera derives from the Arabic word “Alloeh” meaning “shining bitter substance,” while “vera” in Latin means “true.” 2000 years ago, the Greek scientists regarded Aloe vera as the universal panacea. The Egyptians called Aloe “the plant of immortality.” Today, the Aloe vera plant has been used for various purposes in dermatology. History Aloe vera has been used for medicinal purposes in several cultures for millennia: Greece, Egypt, India, Mexico, Japan and China. Egyptian queens Nefertiti and Cleopatra used it as part of their regular beauty regimes. Alexander the Great, and Christopher Columbus used it to treat soldiers’ wounds. The first reference to Aloe vera in English was a translation by John Goodyew in A.D. 1655 of Dioscorides’ Medical treatise De Materia Medica. By the early 1800s, Aloe vera was in use as a laxative in the United States,