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| Wise words from women we love |
| 🌱 Natural remedies: “My mother from Pakistan has a remedy for sore throats and coughs that has worked for me: Take a spoonful of honey, add black pepper to it, and eat it whole. It’s not the best tasting thing in the entire world, and I make a face every time, but it has helped!” — Parisa Syed, commerce editor |
| 🚶 Walk often: “This was more of a habit I picked up from my mom than direct advice: Walk a lot, even if that’s the only exercise you do. When I was growing up, even though we lived in a typically car-centric suburban neighborhood, my mom went for long walks after work or after dinner, and I often went along. I’ve maintained that habit into adulthood, and I love it. My idea of ‘walking distance’ is probably farther than the average person’s. And, it’s really beneficial for maintaining mobility as you get older.” — Jill C., editor |
| 🍎 Eat your fruits and veggies: “My mom was a medical doctor, so she always gave us advice on what we should do and eat, and we knew we could never get away with faking ailments. She always told us that we are what we eat, so we should aim for balance and include plenty of fruits and vegetables. Even though she was trained in Western medicine, she made sure we understood the importance of taking care of our bodies as naturally and holistically as possible to maintain our health and help prevent major illnesses.” — Sunny B., reader |
| ✨ Prioritize skin care: “My mother taught me early on to: ‘Take care of my skin because it’s the one thing I will wear every single day of my life.’ That really stayed with me. Today, at 50 years old, I’m grateful for that habit. As a nutritionist and lifestyle medicine coach, I understand consistency and self-respect are part of this ritual I’ve carried into life — not just skincare. Hydration, nutrition, strength training, and sleep all align on the same principle. The products we use can change throughout our lives, but the habit is always there because my mother taught me to nourish my body and have pride in myself.” — Terry T., reader |
| 🦠 Wipe your cans: “My maternal grandmother always told me to wipe down aluminum soda cans before opening them and to never drink directly from them. She worked in a grocery store in her early retirement years and saw her fair share of rodents in the warehouse. I remember hearing about a study a few years ago that confirmed this. I’ve been wiping cans since I was young for this reason. I can’t say if it’s served my health, but I assume it has.” — Samantha Costa, editor |
| 🧥 Layer up: “My grandmother has very specific ideas about what is healthy — not all of them are correct. But one thing she always insisted on when we were kids was that we wear a vest under our clothes to stay warm. I never really took this seriously until I moved into a cold student house and suddenly found that a good base layer is indeed very helpful. I now wear modal tops under everything from autumn to spring. They’re really soft, and they also stop wool sweaters from scratching my sensitive skin.” — Amy M., editor |
| ☀️ Take back the day: “My mom taught me to always ‘take back the day.’ If there is a really hard moment or it just feels like the day is going absolutely sideways, I say to myself, ‘how can I take back this day?’ and it usually involves having a quick reset dance party, grabbing a handful of books and reading with my littles for 15 minutes, making a favorite drink like a coffee or tea, or even just stepping outside for a minute of fresh air. You can’t let the day take you; you have to take back the day. It’s my motto that has gotten me through the hardest of parenting days.” — Jordyn G., reader |
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| 💌 Over to you: What health advice have you learned from your mom? Email wellnesswire@healthline.com to share with us! (We may include your response in an upcoming edition.) |
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