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Dec 27, 2013
5 New Year Resolutions for 2014
Read more →New Year’s resolutions are fun to make but often extremely difficult to maintain. Do something that you will benefit from, here's to your health! Save money Save money by making healthy lifestyle changes. Instead of driving everywhere and wasting tons of gas, walk or ride your bike to work. Drink More Water Water is the most essential key to looking and feeling better while hydrating the skin and your appearance. Wear Sunscreen A lot of us often forget this during the winter months, but sunscreen is extremely important! The sun is...
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Dec 18, 2013
Does Diet Soda Ruin Your Metabolism?
Read more →What’s your relationship with diet soda? Sugary taste you love without calories? It’s actually not looking too sweet. Diet soda can be sabotaging your metabolism and tricking your brain. A 10-year study research showed that people who drank just one diet soda a day had a 70% greater increase in waist circumference compared with non-drinkers. And people who drank two or more diet sodas a day experienced a shocking 500% increase in waist size. When you consume an artificially sweetened diet soda, taste receptors in your esophagus and stomach get stimulated, and your pancreas release insulin in...
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Dec 16, 2013
Recipes for a Beautiful Smile
Read more →We're all aware of the common things that can ruin our smiles like coffee, wine, sugar and more, but that doesn't mean everything we love has to be taken away. The same types of foods that can help prevent cancer, diabetes, obesity and heart disease can also prevent common oral health problems such as, tooth decay, gum disease and cavities. Ready to get a brighter, healthier smile? Try these recipes to boost your oral health: Breakfast: Kaleberry Smile Booster Smoothie Recipe Ingredients 1 banana 8 ounces brewed green tea (plain, chilled) 4 ice cubes 1⁄2 cup frozen blueberries 1⁄2...
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Dec 12, 2013
10 Things to Know About Heart Disease
Read more →Heart disease is a major cause of death in both men and women. Heart attacks are most frequently caused by plaque buildup in the arteries, which leads to blockage of blood and oxygen flow to heart muscle. So it is imperative to address warning signs as soon as possible in order to prevent further complications with your heart healthy. Make sure you know your family history. If anyone in your immediate family has faced hear problems, your risk can increase so make sure your doctor knows about your family history. Engaging in stress-reducing activities is one of the most natural...
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Dec 10, 2013
Home Remedies for Nasal Congestion
Read more →Although over the counter nasal spray can get rid of congestion temporarily, they can also be extremely addicting and can actually make the problem worse. Here are some natural, home remedies that won’t cause rebound congestion like those sprays. Saline Sprays Saline nasal sprays, a mix of sterile water and salt, work by thinning mucus and soothing nasal inflammation. If used consistently, they may also help rinse out pollen or bacteria that irritate airways. Saline sprays boost moisture and are especially helpful in winter months when the inside of the nose may dry out and be prone to...
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Dec 10, 2013
What’s the Best Time for Exercise?
Read more →There are some folks that swear by an early morning 6 a.m workout to get ready for the day ahead while other people wouldn't even dream of exercising before noon. So, what’s the right time to exercise? Truth is there’s no real evidence to suggest that there are any specific times in the day that will cause you to burn more calories. The most important thing, experts say, is to choose a time of day you can stick with, so that exercise becomes a habit. However, if you do have trouble with being consistent, morning exercises may be best. If...
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Dec 05, 2013
6 Ways To Read a Food Label
Read more →A lot of people look at food labels for different reasons. But whatever the reason may be, a lot of consumers don't know how to use this information more effectively and easily. Food labels are intended to make it easier for us to read the nutritional facts on a product, however, we still get lost in the numbers and different sections in search of what can contribute to a healthy diet. 1. Start with the serving size. - Serving sizes are standardized to make it easier to compare similar foods; they are...
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Dec 03, 2013
5 Health Benefits of Goji Berries
Read more →If you aim for vitality and an immunity boost, this is your berry. Commonly Chinese medicine practitioners use goji berries to treat diabetes and high blood pressure, maintain eye health, and nourish the liver and kidneys. The Goji berry is packed with vitamins C and E, along with carotenoids like beta-carotene and lycopene. Some research suggests goji berries help increase metabolism and boost energy levels. 1. 500 times more vitamin C by weight than oranges. 2. Contains 19 amino acids which include 8 essential amino acids. 3. 21 trace minerals that include zinc,...
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Nov 21, 2013
Top 4 Ways to Understand Electrolytes
Read more →Nutritionists generally use the term electrolyte to describe nutrients like sodium, potassium, and chloride. The most familiar electrolyte is the one found on every dinner table, plain old table salt. Electrolytes are the essential salts our body needs for optimum function of our cells and organs. Here are the top 4 ways to understand electrolytes: 1. Electrolytes are important and it’s important that once your body becomes depleted of these nutrients that you instantly replenish them. Electrolytes create the electrical charges our bodies need to regulate muscular contractions, normal heart beats, and overall nerve function. 2. People usually tend to...
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Nov 15, 2013
4 Tips to Stay Healthy During Football Season
Read more →Instead of damaging your health routine, why not do something about it. Create a healthy schedule to follow during football season, from taking the right supplements to eating the right foods/snacks. - Instead of a greasy, crunchy snack try fruits and veggies instead. Chips and dip are not the right option. -Rather than having your favorite buffalo wings, make a lean grilled chicken and to still get that spicy kick, smother the chicken in your favorite hot sauce. -During commercials, get up and get moving. Even if you're just walking to...
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