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Once the confetti has been swept up and the champagne haze is shaken off, you are left with one daunting task: To create New Year’s Resolutions that you can actually (and happily) follow. Well, this year we've created the best guide yet! Consider trying on a few of these healthy resolutions to enhance not only your life but also the lives of those around you. Happy New Year!

10) Quiet the noise: We all run around, cramming a million things into a single day. Take a moment to prioritize. What has to be done today? What can realistically wait until tomorrow to complete? You will be happier and feel less frazzled if you recognize what has to get done and what can wait.

9) Breathe: Though this sounds fundamental, it’s surprising how little time is devoted to deep, relaxing breathing. This can really cut down on your stress level and helps to calm the mind.

8) Exercise regularly: Our good friend exercise has never let us down. So why let that gym membership or beautiful hiking trail go to waste? Commit to 30 minutes a day to help control weight gain, stress, anxiety, and help to strengthen your immune system. And for extra energy take Carni QNol®, an amalgam of heart healthy Ubiquinol CoQ10 and the energy enhancing, fat burning qualities of Amino Acid L-Carnitine.

7) Say “No” more often: Most of us are guilty of overextending ourselves with either work or social commitments. By limiting how much you try to do, you may even be able to carve out some relaxing time for yourself.

6) Eat more fruits and vegetables: Your mother was right. Consuming several servings of fruit and vegetables each day will ensure you receive many of the antioxidants and nutrients your body requires. Purchasing pre-cut vegetables and fruits can simplify preparation and can also reduce unhealthy sugar and starch cravings.

5) Take a walk in the park: Vowing to enjoy nature more is great for your peace of mind and stress level. There’s something about spending time amongst trees, green meadows, rivers and lakes that tends to relax us and reconnect us to our earthly roots. Walk or ride your bike to do errands when at all possible. Your cardiovascular system will thank you and so will the planet.

4) Give your immune system the tools it needs: Healthy eating habits and powerful antioxidants like Omega-Gel® can strengthen the immune system, allowing it to fight free radical damage and possibly defend itself against many health concerns like cardiovascular disease. Omega-Gel® goes through a rigorous, certified molecular distillation, for the purest, most effective Omega-3 fatty acid sources available. Taking a comprehensive multivitamin like our full spectrum MultiSential Vege Cap will provide all the minerals, vitamins, and nutrients you need to stay healthy, all in a highly absorbable form. Your body will reward you with continued good health.

3) Start counting those sheep: There’s no need to burn the midnight oil every night! Skip watching the late show a few times a week and instead concentrate on getting a full eight hours of sleep. Quality sleep can contribute to stress reduction, better cognitive function, weight control and can help maintain a strong immune system. If sleep problems plague you, try Dual-Release Melatonin, an optimally absorbed, time-released formula that will help improve sleep without the use of heavy pharmaceuticals. You will have more energy, stamina, and ultimately a more serene outlook on life.

2) Cut yourself some slack: These days there are so many commitments, possibilities, choices, and stresses that it can be hard to measure up to everybody’s expectations. By being kind to yourself, you can actually improve your creativity and productivity, while diminishing stress and negative thoughts that can permeate even the most confident amongst us. Spare a little time each day to do something you enjoy i.e. cooking, reading, writing, taking a bath, painting, or tinkering in the garage. Make yourself happy and you will be sure to spread happiness and kindness to others.

1) Get healthy: Without good health, nothing else matters. By really dedicating yourself to creating (and maintaining) good health habits, you will ensure your body and mind stay as strong, limber, and sharp as possible. By taking our quality nutritional supplements such as Super QNol® with highly absorbable Ubiquinol, and Liqui-Calcium® for a combination of six essential sources of calcium for stronger bones and immune system, you will be well on your way to discovering a healthier you in 2010!