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Head & Heart

It's not only being physically fit, but emotionally fit, too! Here's how to handle everything from confidence to work stress.

Use Mindfulness to Change your Mood

Overcome with a case of the grumps? Bad day have you heading in a downward spiral? Once the emotion train starts up, it is often...

Brain Boosters: Cognitive Function Foods

Lost the keys again? When I lose the keys I worry a bit about the future of my cognitive function. Is this a sign? Am I starting to lose "it"?

No “Diets” Allowed: How to Maintain a Healthy Weight

Recently I had a reader contact me about providing tips on how to maintain her diet, and ultimately her goal weight once it was reached.

The Diet Game vs Lifestyle Change

These days, you can’t pick up a magazine without headlines sharing how to lose inches in just days. There are a multitude of TV shows...

Diet Sabotage: Break Bad Eating Habits

Every night before I go to bed I envision myself waking up early to create a protein-rich breakfast, masterfully pack my super food lunch...

Depression: Try Exercise for Treatment

Is exercise really an effective option for treating depression? Depression afflicts nearly 1 in 10 Americans according to the CDC.

Aspartame: Sneaky Ingredient that may Cause Weight Gain

Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that many people turn to when they are attempting to lose weight.

Sick Season: Does it Ever End?

As soon as the scarfs and mittens become a part of your daily wardrobe the common cold starts to run rampant. I recently have fallen...

Get your Om on this Winter

Call attention to your downward dog on these cold days. Winter is an excellent time to practice yoga. You can feel wonderfully warm, boost...

Mind over Matter: Is your Mindset a Friend or Foe?

Fitness app downloaded and ready to use? New workout clothes purchased?  Gym schedule printed? Fridge full of fresh produce and lean protein? Even when you have all the...

Healthy Holiday Detox

Having a healthy holiday? Statistically speaking, probably not. The holidays are fraught with toxic bombardment.Toxins are everywhere. They enter our bodies through the chemicals...

How to get your Vitamin D (minus the Sunlight)

During the colder months with decreased daylight hours, the sunshine vitamin becomes better known as the wintertime deficiency. When the chief way to receive...

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Ten unsuspected health benefits of Oats & honey

Oats and honey- the famous duo on everyone's breakfast list. From cereals to scrubs, trail mix, and energy bars, oats and honey have many...

A Beginner’s Guide To Understanding Amino Acids And Their Role In...

Amino acids are often referred to as the "building blocks of life." These organic compounds play a crucial role in various physiological processes, including...

How To Connect With Extended Family Members: 3 Tips

Some people have big families with many close cousins, and some families are much smaller and more private. Either way, it’s likely that both...

How To Care For Your Loved One With A Disability

Disabilities come in various forms. Some are visible, while others aren't readily noticeable. Whichever one a person has affects how they live their life....