Think Artichoke for you heart, Asparagus for your liver…these vegetables are in season now! But don’t stop with these two – did you know that eating the vegetables in season is the best way to increase your overall health (not to mention save your hard earned cash by buying what’s on sale!)? The specific nutrients read more »

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According to the recent research on obesity and weight control, regular exercising and being on a diet are not the only factors that help to prevent excess weight gain. Genetics, stress levels, metabolism, and sleep hours are also important factors. However, the most recent research has shown that with well-organized sleeping hours it is possible read more »

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Cancer is known as one of the most common diseases in our days. According to the experts, it is possible avoid cancer with great nutrition. Here are some tips for great nutrition: 1. Consume less butter and saturated-fat oil (Coconut Oil is a great alternative!) • Less than 30% of your total calorie intake should read more »

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Remember when it was fun to go grocery shopping? Life has really changed! I was reminiscing today as I parked my car & wrestled my kids from their car seats how going grocery shopping used to involve a relaxing stroll down each aisle, casually examining entire groups of products to find the one with just read more »

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But really, today was a bit easier!  I got up, crawled downstairs and pushed play to listen to the soothing music during the warm up stretch.  I was just starting to really wake up when my “Mommy radar” went off, followed quickly by the sound no mother can ignore….my 10 month old crying MaMa… Clomping back read more »

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In the fall of 2010, science journalist Jennifer Ackerman released a new book about the common cold, entitled Ah-choo! The uncommon life of your common cold! She said that scientists used to think a cold worked just like a flu, which attacks and kills cells inside the body. But that’s not so. Some headlines from read more »

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Enough with the whannie festival. Just get up and get moving. Today was one of those days where I had to remind myself that ANY action is POSITIVE action, the key word here being . . . .ACTION. And yes, I mean 5:15 in the MORNING. Insane, I know, but it’s the only time I read more »

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I have no idea what day I am on… I’ve lost track at this point – and have nearly lost myself in just surviving through the run-on-Mondays! Isn’t there someone who can rescue me? Even if it’s just from my children….ugh

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One of the greatest challenges for most individuals is sticking to a diet program once started. There is a very important reason for this. If you were to lose only two pounds a week from a diet, you might become discouraged and discontinue, especially if your friend down the street lost eight pounds per week. read more »

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Researchers have discovered that the polyphenol known as punicalagin is what gives pomegranate its excellent flu-fighting characteristics. Basic items which you have to touch every day like your desk or phone can pose a threat to you because influenza viruses, can live for hours. Pomegranates are plentiful in the ‘polyphenol’ is a powerful antioxidant against read more »

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