Healthy Tips For Better Living In Olympia WA

Read on for more information from our clinic in Olympia WA on staying healthy.

Stay hydrated in Olympia WA!

• Adults: 1 gallon (128 ounces)
• Adolescents: 6-8 8 oz cups, may need more depending on physical activity
• Children: # of 8 oz cups for how old they are

Colorful diet

• Red: raspberries, strawberries, apples,
• Orange: oranges, peppers, sweet potatoes
• Yellow: bananas, yellow squash
• Green: kale, brussel sprouts, artichoke
• Blue: blueberries, blackberries
• Purple: eggplant, purple carrots

Plenty of sleep

• Children and adolescents: 9-10 hours
• 18-60: 7-9 hours
• 60+: 6-9 hours

Stay positive!

• If you wake up thinking you are going to have a bad day, you WILL have a bad day
• Train your mind to believe that GOOD things are going to happen
• • Example: "I am going to have the best day!"
• Keep reminding yourself you are going to have a great day or whatever it is you want!

Physical Activity

• Stretching is a very important, but easily looked over aspect of physical activity
• • It is best to stretch all muscle groups that will be used before and after exercise
• Cardio: 20-30 minute walk a day
• Weighted exercises: 2-5 times a week depending on age and activity level
• Resistance bands & exercises: 1-5 times a week depending on age and activity level
• Yoga: 1-5 times a week depending on age and activity level
• And many more physical activities to choose from!