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Cut Workout Time in Half »

Whether you are having a difficult time fitting in all the workouts that you’d like with your limited time, or you are new to exercise, check out this new concept in exercise.
 
Traditionally, exercisers perform cardiovascular exercise and strength training separately.  New research suggests that combining the two may not only be a great way to […]

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Be healthy - be grateful »

Thanksgiving…the benefits of Gratitude!
 Journal your gratitudes. Those who kept gratitude journals on a weekly basis:

·         exercised more regularly
·         reported fewer physical symptoms
·         felt better about their lives as a whole
·         were more optimistic about the upcoming week
·        were more likely to have made progress toward important personal goals (academic, interpersonal and health-based)

 
Other Gratitude Notes
 

Most […]

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10-year-olds with 45-year-old Arteries »

Unfortunately, it’s true.Here’s the highlights:

Using ultrasound imaging, doctors have found that the carotid arteries in the necks of obese teens and children as young as 10 had fatty buildup like that of a typical 45-year-old and other signs they’re at risk to develop heart disease.
That’s especially troubling since “the state of your arteries is more […]

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Juice Plus on YouTube »

Check out this 2 minute video on why physicians are recommending Juice Plus for prevention:
http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJuicePlus
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New Activity Guidelines: Do you measure up? »

Hot off the presses….the NEW Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans from the US Dept. of Health and Human Services. 
How are you and your family measuring up? 

Children and Adolescents (aged 6–17)

At least 60 minutes of mostly moderate- or vigorous-intensity physical activity every day.
Muscle-strengthening and bone-strengthening activity on at least 3 days per week.

Adults (aged 18–64)

Adults should […]

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Food Additives To Avoid »

 It is known that food additives  (dyes and preservatives) affect our mood and behavior (ask any teacher and they can tell you who brought the healthy lunch and whose was filled with dyes and preservatives). 
In fact, some social workers will not take on cases of children with ADHD/ADD/Anxiety/Autism if parents are unwilling to remove food additives […]

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Recommendation from “America’s Doctor” »

Isadore Resenfeld, M.D. has been called “America’s Doctor”
Watch this 2 minute video that aired on Fox News about why he recommends Juice Plus for those of us who do not get the recommended 7-13 servings of fruits and veggies each day, every day.
 http://www.foxnews.com/video2/video08.html?maven_referralObject=3117002&maven_referralPlaylistId=&sRevUrl=http://www.foxnews.com/health/drrosenfeld/index.html
Who is Dr. Rosefeld?
 Isadore Rosenfeld, M.D., a professor of medicine at New York Hospital Weil Cornell Medical […]

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Decoding Ingredients on Food Labels »

Check out this website: www.labelwatch.com
 
This is a way to decipher the complex list of additives and ingredients found on every food label in the grocery store.
 
Labelwatch.com is the first and only informational website that allows consumers to go beyond the fancy package, and actually understand what’s really inside.
 
You can look up your favorite foods […]

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Is Caffeine safe? »

Believe it or not, caffeine is the world’s top recreational drug. Like any drug, there are side effects to its use, especially chronic habitual use. As a coffee lover, I would love to bury my head in the sand about what I am about to share, but I know you would want to be informed.  Here’s the […]

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Avoiding the Back to School Bugs »

One of the best ways to boost your immunity (and help recover from surgeries and heal wounds) is to stock up (and eat) raw fruits and vegetables due to their antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fiber and enzymes.
Antioxidants protect cells from damage by toxins in the environment. Dark-colored produce (berries, kale, broccoli) tends to be higher […]

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