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How’s your core?
Is it the abdomen or stomach? Polls reveal that when asked about their core, most people immediately think of their abs. But your core is actually composed of 6 groups of 29 muscles located in your upper thigh, lower back, and the sides and front of your stomach. Believe it or not, it’s possible to possess a strong core beneath layers of fat. While this piece of information is good to know, how can you tell if your core is weak or strong? If you experience frequent tightness and/or pain in your lower back, a weak core could be a part of the problem. Since core muscles also protect your…
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FREE REPORT: 7 ways to improve your memory
Get my free report and discover 7 simple, safe, and natural ways to improve your brain’s health, sharpen memory, and prevent memory loss. This report discusses early warning signs, so you can take action for yourself or a loved one; foods and nutrients that have been shown to have dramatic effects on brain health; and simple tips and strategies to improve memory within just days. A healthier brain can help you: – Get better jobs – Perform better at work – Have better health – Improve results at school – Improve your relationships – Improve your overall life Download the free report HERE.
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Calling all to be mindful of suicide awareness
While September is the designated month that we bullet suicide awareness and prevention, it is certainly a high alert matter to keep mindful all year long. In fact, the Center for Disease Control lists suicide as the 10th leading cause of death in the US. We’ve adopted the adage, “If you see something, say something,” as a deliverable we can perform towards advancing our country’s national security. This same adage can serve to intervene in an individual’s, a family’s, a community’s welfare. The National Suicide prevention lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 is a number that we should all keep handy. No one is immune and no one should feel ashamed to seek…
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Berries combat oxidative stress
Berries, which are known to pack vitamins A (Beta-Carotene), B complex, C, and E, also reduce inflammation (linked to the cause of all disease) and boost the immune system. Hailed for their antioxidant qualities, these vitamins provide a good line of defense against the effects of oxidative stress. Chronic diseases including certain cancers, diabetes, and heart disease can stem from oxidative stress. Here is a helpful Berry tip sheet provided by Berkley Wellness. What is Oxidative Stress? Oxidative stress is essentially an imbalance between the production of free radicals and the ability of the body to counteract or detoxify their harmful effects through neutralization by antioxidants. ~ Ananya Mandal,…
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Are you sleep deprived?
If you are one of the millions of people that are suffering from insomnia, here are some suggestions to make it less of a problem. While some choose prescription medications, they don’t always work and can have a big impact on your health. There are certainly other ways to combat sleeplessness. There are many causes of insomnia; hormonal imbalance and stress are two of the biggest culprits. 1. Loosen up! I’ll be the first to admit that this is easier said than done, but it is the first step to beating insomnia. We all have things to worry about, but you have to find a way to let those things…
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Happy Earth Day Starting Inside Your Home!
Is this a day that you pay attention to the fact that our nation is becoming more and more conscious of environmental concerns? In terms of household cleaning, baking soda, vinegar, and lemons are the DIY (Do it Yourself) go-to products. While these certainly work, the results are not typically without the requirement of extensive “elbow grease” This GetClean presentation shows you how you can obtain a thorough and cost effective clean that is safe and naturally green:
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A special message from Zenobia
Signs of Spring are in the air. In spite of some huge weather swings, around the country, leaves are budding and Robins are chirping. Another huge sign is the leap forward that most of our clocks will take this very weekend; Hawaii and Arizona excluded. This year’s Daylight Savings Time officially begins in the US at 2 am on Sunday, March 12th. While “Springing Forward” has never presented a particular highlight in my life, this year is different. Different because it’s a new start for me. Over the last two months, I’ve been missing in action, so to speak. Two of my loved ones, my mother and an uncle, encountered major…
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National Nutrition Month
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics hosts a yearly campaign for National Nutrition Month in March. This year’s theme is “Put Your Best Fork Forward.” The idea behind this theme is that we should start with small changes, one day at a time. While eating healthy and well is huge and, in fact, key to one’s overall nutritional well-being, food alone may not be enough. If you want to feel better with more energy and vitality, lose weight, experience better digestion, or less stress, I invite you to place an order with the number 1 nutrition company in the United States, the Shaklee Corporation. Started 100 years ago, Shaklee is…
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Q & A: Are all forms of exercise beneficial?
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The importance of exercise in your teen’s life
Encouraging your child to participate in a school or community based sport; gymnastics; ballet; martial arts; or, the like, will reap countless benefits. The U.S. Centers for Disease Prevention reports that 60% of our young people, between the ages of 9 and 13, participate in no organized physical activity, outside of school. Further, that 23% engage in no free time physical activities. While many children are faced with mounds of homework each evening, it’s still very important that they are active. Exercise Is No Longer a Built-In Part of the Day Today’s middle-aged adults may find ourselves fighting a stubborn middle-age spread. Former high school track stars have evolved into…
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Boomers: Start today preparing for tomorrow
If you were born between 1946 and 1964, you are known as a baby boomer. It would be wonderful if we who are approaching late middle age, heading towards our golden years, could just stop the clock. Since that’s impossible, we can and absolutely should make it our business and priority to improve our health and well-being. To say it yet again; time is fleeting. It just doesn’t last as long as we would like it to. Although it may seem like just yesterday that you were raising your children, those years have passed and now they are raising their own children. As the clock continues to tick, if…
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Physical fitness
Physical fitness not only helps to regulate our weight, it also helps to control blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Start slow, perhaps with two or three 20 minute sessions. While walking is probably the best exercise that many can do, choose a plan that suits your personality and schedule; one that will assist you to stick with it for the long haul. I love starting with stretches, even stretching before getting out of bed. Stretching not only loosens stiff and tight muscles, it increases and improves flexibility for better balance and coordination. It’s also been shown to improve heart health. These are facts that apply to all age groups. In…