May 2017 – Ultalife Blog

We Are Not Getting Older-Just Better!

Osteoarthritis and the related discomforts can start at any age, but it is most prevalent for those of us over 50. As we age, the body produces less glucosamine and we are more prone to stiffness (especially in the morning or after sitting for long periods of time) and aching joints.

With some conditions in our bodies, we can adjust our diets and get more of the needed nutrient that way, but you cannot get glucosamine from foods. It is a natural chemical found in the human body and is also found in the shells of shellfish. (NOTE: If you are allergic, this product does contain shellfish)

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Taking Care of You–Mind, Body and Spirit

The absolute best thing you can do for yourself and your family is to take care of yourself. You cannot really take care of your family, your home, your job unless you are healthy and strong. We are not one dimensional beings—we are Body, Mind and Spirit!

I found this great list of ways to take care of ourselves and want to share it with you. You can read more by Clicking Here

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We Stand UNITED!

We are all different. No husband and wife will agree on everything—no matter how much they love each other!! And that is okay!! There is a strength in our differences.

In our families, in our groups of friends, in the workplace and in our country, let us celebrate our differences AND come together to work for the common good of all. Our U.S. history shows what can be accomplished when we are UNITED. Will we ever agree on everything? No, but our common goal should be for UNITY—for each of us to be part of that goal….to be the best husband, wife, son or daughter…the best friend…the best work…and the best U.S. citizen! Together WE WILL STAND!

“A house divided against itself cannot stand.” Abraham Lincoln

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Celebrate our Heroes!

How do you celebrate Memorial Day? Is it just another day off work or do you understand its significance in our lives?

Memorial Day, which takes place on the last Monday of May, is a day set aside in the U.S. to honor and remember the people who died while serving in the our armed services. We should actually be thankful and remember their sacrifices every day of the year. We are blessed with a rich heritage of freedom and the men and women who have defended that freedom.

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You Can Be A Victor

Life—it is not all a bed of roses!! Sometimes the thorns show up and create struggles in each of our lives. We all become victims from time to time of these ‘thorns’—discouragement, fear, guilt, mistreatment……Often we have no control over these ‘thorns’. What we can control is how we react and how we dwell on them.

Robert Silverstone has said: ‘A universal law states that whatever we focus our attention on will tend to expand. If we are focused on finding the negative in a person or situation, especially in ourselves, those negatives will tend to expand and before long we find ourselves participating in victim consciousness, often without even being aware of it.’

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Sweat-Free Ways to Look Thinner

Summer is quickly approaching and we will have many hot, humid days. We cannot cover up with baggy sweatshirts and sweaters—unless we want to live in air conditioning!! NO!! We want to be active and enjoy outside activities including swimming. Let’s get ready for summer so we can be proud of our bodies. Are they perfect bodies? Probably not, but we want to be in the best shape possible. All it takes is making a few changes in our daily routines.

Have you read our last two articles for hints on getting in shape? If you missed those, get some inspiration by reading these two blog articles:

Shed Winter Weight Now

Little Changes to Shed Winter Weight

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My Dog Taught Me About Love

Gizmo came into our family over 12 years ago and was so tiny he fit in my husband’s hand. He quickly grew to be a larger Yorkie. We teasingly called him the Godzilla of Yorkies, but we would not have changed anything about him. After my parents became ill and unable to take care of him, my little brother (Gizmo) came to live with my husband and me.

In my lifetime, I have had many dogs, but no one like Gizmo. He didn’t care too much for other dogs but LOVED their owners. If anyone even made eye contact with him, he ran to them with his tail wagging and quickly turned over to have his belly rubbed. There was only one thing he did not like and that was a cough or sneeze. Many times I have sneezed and gotten a dirty look as he walked to the bedroom to hide under the bed, but all was forgiven in a short time.

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Ladies Are Special Every Day!

This is a special time of the year when we honor mothers—shouldn’t we be doing that every day? I believe ladies (whether they are mothers are not) have special abilities to nurture, encourage and just care about their worlds (families, neighbors, friends……) and make a huge difference.

We are all aware that men and women have many differences and we celebrate those differences. I thought you might like to read a few fun facts I discovered about these differences—many we already know!!

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What Kind of Seeds Are You Planting?

I am not a great gardener but have been attempting to plant some seeds and plants and have a beautiful yard this year. I have researched and planted the seeds that grow well in the area of the US where I live…and I know not to plant seeds for sand spurs, weeds or poison ivy!! I certainly cannot plant sand spur seeds and expect to have lovely, blooming flowers.

What kinds of seeds are you planting in your life? How often do we think and speak negatively and then expect good things in our lives? Think and speak positive words. That sounds easy, doesn’t it? Take a day and be constantly vigilant of your thoughts, words and actions. It is so easy to fall into negative patterns that hold you back from your ultimate goals.

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Little Changes to Shed Winter Weight

Last week we started on a journey…our journey to losing weight and getting our summer bodies! How are you doing? I made a few changes and any step towards achieving our goals is a positive one.

By the way, if you missed last week’s blog, you can get read about it by going to https://ultalife.co/blog/shed-winter-weight-now/

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