Dear Health for Life clients,

Welcome to your first Tactics 101 newsletter! We hope the following resources in each of the 6 Pillars of Health will assist in making your strategies effective to fulfill your 2024 objectives for optimal health and longevity!

6 Pillars of Health

Pillar #1 - A healthy diet

A Netflix Documentary Worth the Watch!



For 8 weeks four sets of identical twins participate in an experiment where one twin consumes a vegan (plant-based) diet and the other an omnivore diet. Find out how it impacts their overall health by checking out the short documentary series (4 episodes): “You are what you eat: A twin experiment” Netflix: You are What You Eat

Veganuary!

Are you up for a challenge? This January - try Vegan! If you are looking to improve your diet while showing more kindness towards animals Veganuary is for you!

You will receive FREE plant-based recipes, meal plans, a cookbook and more!

Sign up here: Veganuary 2024 | Home | The Go Vegan 31 Day Challenge

Since we are into the cold weather...

Try these amazing plant-based soup recipes!



45 Plant-Based Soup Recipes That’ll Nourish You All Winter Long | VegNews

Recommended Book:



How to Eat More Plants Transform Your Health with 30 Plant-Based Foods per Week (and why it’s easier than you think)

by Dr Megan Rossi

Pillar #2 - Balanced exercise program

Have you tried setting SMART fitness goals? Have you had an accountability partner? Learn more about accountability in your fitness journey here: The Importance of Accountability in Your Fitness Journey (1and1life.com) by dietitian Silvia Carli-Reese.

If you would like to book short exercise accountability check-ins (by phone) contact Courtney at courtneyhflmc@gmail.com.

Resistance training is vital as we age! Learn the benefits of weight training: Resistance (exercise) is far from futile: The unheralded benefits of weight training

When it comes to cardio, try choosing exercises that you enjoy. Checkout the benefits of having cardio equipment at home: Treadmill, exercise bike, rowing machine: what's the best option for cardio at home?

Pillar #3 - Restorative sleep

You will find some useful tips for getting a good night's sleep in this video by The Sleep Doctor. He discusses one of the most common questions he receives from patients: How to fall back asleep in the middle of the night

Pillar #4 - Minimizing Stress

Have you ever felt the calming experience of knitting or crocheting? Check out all the health benefits in this article: Purls of wisdom: the wellbeing benefits of knitting and crocheting

[Article submitted by Anne C.]

Having purpose can help us enjoy our lives more. Christine Carter, Ph.D. at the Greater Good Science Center gives useful tips on how to have a purposeful 2024!

Three Steps to a Purposeful Year

Pillar #5 - Healthy relationships and social connection

More and more we are connected to our phones for long periods of time for work, social media apps and connecting with friends. How can we improve our relationships with technology? It's all about balance!

Find many good resources here to establish a healthy relationship with technology: Greater Good Resources for a Healthy Relationship with Tech

Are you interested in recalibrating and getting back to the basics of living well? Mark Bertin, M.D., provides Seven Reminders for How to Live Well in 2024

Pillar #6 - Avoidance of toxins

You have heard of Dry January when participants stop drinking alcohol. Now, there is Dry January for cannabis as well! Read more here: Time for a Weed-Free January? How cannabis users could benefit from a 'dry' month

General health topics for optimal health & longevity

For history, chemistry and beauty-lovers: Spend 5 minutes learning about the longevity strategies of Empress Elizabeth “Sissi” of Austria in the mid-late 1800’s!: Anti-aging by 1850’s royalty

[Video submitted by Chris S.]

In this live presentation, Dr Michael Gregor discusses strategies from his latest book: How Not to Age

For reliable resources on Healthy Aging explore this portal from McMaster University: Healthy Aging Research | McMaster Optimal Aging Portal

Just a reminder we are welcoming contributions from our clients, as well as our staff, to share great ideas and resources.  Resources can include recipes and articles (online and PDF form), short videos, webinars, podcasts, blogs, movies, books and more!

Feel free to forward any suggestions/ideas to Courtney, our Tactics 101 newsletter editor courtneyhflmc@gmail.com.

Enjoy exploring your January Tactics!

-Your Health for Life Tactics team