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Mommy's Wrist

🌟 Dealing with wrist pain? Learn about de Quervain's tenosynovitis (commonly known as Mommy’s Wrist) and how to find relief! 🤲 Dr. Joe shares easy tips to soothe your hands and prevent discomfort. Remember, taking care of your hands is key! 👍

Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible moms out there - may your day be filled with joy and love! 🌷

#HandHealth #DeQuervainsTenosynovitis #HealthTips #Wellness #MothersDay

Diabetes Awareness: Know the Complications

Let's talk about something important – diabetes and its complications. It's more than just managing blood sugar; it's about understanding how diabetes can affect our overall health.

Heart issues, kidney concerns, nerve damage, and more – these are real challenges. But knowledge is power! Regular check-ups, a heart-healthy lifestyle, and keeping an eye on our eyes, feet, and mental well-being can make a huge difference.

💙 Join me in spreading awareness! Share this post, tag someone who should see it, and let's support each other in making informed choices for our health. 🌈

Recap on our previous diabetes related post & health tips

👉🏻 Foot care : https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=114556881450481&set=a.152569174315918&type=3

👉🏻 How to choose proper fitting shoes : https://fb.watch/ojcPgD8aF_/

👉🏻Glycaemic Index ： https://fb.watch/ojcR6O4DI3/

Remember, we're in this together! 💪💙 #DiabetesAwareness #HealthierTogether #WellnessJourney

What's Your Posture at Work?

Good posture is important because it keeps our bodies aligned. This enables the muscles, bones, and joints to work together optimally, reducing strain and promoting proper function of the body.

Here are some simple tips to maintain good posture while at work:

👨🏻‍💻Sit up straight: Make sure to sit with your back straight against the chair. Avoid slouching or leaning forward too much.

👩🏻‍💻Ergonomic chair: Choose a chair that supports your lower back well. Adjust the height of the chair so that your feet can touch the ground comfortably, and your knees are at the same level or slightly lower than your hips.

👨🏻‍💻Position of screen, keyboard & mouse: Keep your computer screen at eye level and make sure your keyboard and mouse are within easy reach.

👩🏻‍💻Take breaks and move around: Sitting for a long time can make your body stiff and affect your posture. Take short breaks every 30 minutes or so to stand up, stretch, and walk around. This helps relax your muscles and improve blood flow.

👨🏻‍💻Engage your core muscles: To do this, gently pull your belly button towards your spine while sitting. This helps stabilize your spine and keeps you in the right alignment.

👩🏻‍💻Avoid crossing your legs: Crossing your legs can affect your posture and put strain on your hips and lower back. Keep both feet flat on the ground or use a footrest if needed.

👨🏻‍💻Self reminder: Throughout the day, remind yourself to check your posture. It's easy to forget and slouch without realizing it. Make an effort to sit up straight and keep your body aligned.

Remember, by prioritizing good posture, we can enjoy improved comfort, better physical health, and increased vitality in our daily lives.

Embrace good posture for a healthier you!

Tips to Safely Return to Your Workout Routine

Got injured or had surgery?

Don't worry, you can safely get back to your workout routine with these tips!

Let's get moving again! 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ 🏃

6 Best Low Glycemic Index (GI) Food

You may have heard about the glycemic index when you’re planning your diet and wonder what do all these values mean.

These values, the GI scores, which ranks from 1 to 100 are assigned to food based on how quickly it affects your blood sugar when it is eaten on its own.

Carbohydrates that break down quickly during digestion have the highest GI scores resulting in rapid hike in blood sugar level. On the other hand, carbohydrates that break down slowly will release glucose gradually into the bloodstream. These foods have low GI scores. In general, foods with a low index are preferable.

How do we read GI scores? It’s simple! The smaller the number, the less impact the food has on your blood sugar:

🍎 55 or less = Low (good)

🍌 56- 69 = Medium

🍰 70 or higher = High (bad)

If you’re planning to control your blood sugar or simply starting to eat healthy, below are our top 6 picks of low-GI foods!

However, it is also important to eat a healthy, balanced diet that is low in fat, sugar and salt, and high in fruit and vegetables. If you're planning to make changes to your diet and need help with it, you may contact a diabetes dietitian to help with your diet plan.

#carbohydrates #glycemicindex #yourhealthmatters