Healthy Liver = Happier, Healthier You!

First off, your liver is such an important part in ridding your body of toxins and filtering you out. It also helps to regulate fat in your body (i.e. bile. yuck, but necessary.)

I was reading in an article on Suzanne Somers newsletter, there are many ways to keep your liver healthy, and you living longer. We all want longevity right?

Things to incorporate into your diet (if you haven't already)

• Eggs: They are good for you, and full of so many nutrients that the egg is basically producing life itself. They have an ingredient that helps your liver create bile. .
• Omega-3's and fatty acids: These you don't have to take a supplement to get. You can get these essentials from walnuts, salmon and much more. 

These are just a few things that are important to keeping your liver running. Also, if you tend to be a heavy drinker, or enjoy drinks, just remember that your liver has to process and handle the alcohol. Maybe, for the sake of your liver health, cut out the alcohol, or just don't drink so much as often. 

Some links I've enjoyed: 

Healthy Fats - Avocado 

Sleep Myths - Wine, Caffeine and more 

Top Healthiest Cities

Is your city healthy? Does it make you feel fresh, fit and motivated? or sluggish, tired and gloomy?

Well, I got my Women's Health issue for January/February and came across the "The Healthiest Cities For Women." 

Among the top 10 healthiest cities we have:

1. Raleigh, N.C.: In this booming city of good shopping, 81 percent of the women over 40 stay on top of their mammograms. Also, even if you feel just fine, it's good to go get a physical to check up on your body and keep it maintained.

2. San Jose, Calif. (of course): Here we have many days of sunshine a year, (just like California's neighbor, Hawai'i! surprise!) get out and get running. Women's Health reported that many of the women run, swim and or lift weights, which keeps their bodies toned and tight. Also getting out in that snow when that time of the year hits, snowshoes or cross country skies burns up to 490 calories...Hello cute swimsuit :)

3. Austin, Texas: The women in this city eat lots of fruits and veggies every day, which helps them to lower their risk of certain forms of cancer. Not only do these low-caloric and sugar foods help with reducing cancer risks, but keep your weight at a comfortable rate.

Women's Health has a complete list of Top 10 on their site.

Start now and help to make your city healthier and make the list, well in the top 10!! (hint: come on Hawai'i, I mean who can resist this beach for a run, North Shore, anyone?)

The North Shore on O'ahu offers great places to swim, surf, run and play volleyball on the beach with friends.