Everyone has heard the old adage, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But is it really true? Is an apple a day actually good for your health? Let’s find out. A medium sized apple has only 95 calories and is loaded with restorative phytonutrients. A recent European study found that those eating more […]
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We all know that without exercise, we get flabby. However, it is just as true that when we procrastinate, we get lazy. Every action one takes makes it a bit more likely that we will take a similar action in the future. So, when one chooses potato chips over an apple or sleeping in rather […]
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A friend recently emailed an article highlighting their 25 Ridiculously Healthy Foods. Number one on their healthy list was eggs. In general, eggs have had a bit of resurgence in the popular press as a healthy food after many years of concern about their high level of cholesterol. Unfortunately, this is a grave misconception; eggs are not a […]
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Now is the time of year when many people start to consider doing a cleanse or detox diet. With all the rain falling and flowers making everything fresh, it’s hard not to think about self-renewal. Over the years I have tried a few myself: from candida cleanse, juice fasts, and raw diets to regimented cleanses […]
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Are you perfect? I’m not. Perfectionism holds too many back from organizing their spaces. They wait until they can do it perfectly, and that day never comes. So, let’s get real about this perfectionism thing: The Un-Perfect Confessions of an Organizer We’ve all got a little chaos in our lives, including yours truly. Yep, and […]
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Food digestion starts in the mouth Food digestion starts immediately after food and liquids enter your mouth. In order for your body to properly digest the foods you eat and liquids you drink, your mouth needs to do its work, starting with your teeth grinding the foods into smaller pieces. 2.“Chew your food” is […]
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Learn if commercial waste affects your water Various kinds of commercial facilities release over 80,000 different chemicals into the environment in the United States. Most of them are not tested unless someone notices a pattern of a disease. Learn about what kind of facilities you have nearby to know how safe your water is. Learn […]
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Human bodies have been created for physical activity For most of human history, most of the people had to be physically active to survive. It is only in the last two centuries people stopped exercising daily. However, this doesn’t change the fact that human body was built for physical exercise and it needs exercise for […]
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You’ve decided you want to get back into shape. You like running to help you keep fit. You’d also like to have someone to run with, a companion to help pass the miles. Well, dogs need exercise, too. Why not have a dog as your running companion? However, not all breeds of dog are right […]
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Keeping unhealthy foods at home One of the best things you can do when you start a new diet is clear out all the unhealthy foods from your kitchen. A detoxification diet is not an exception to this rule. Start with removing all the processed, toxin-laden foods from where you can access them easily. Not […]
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In recent years, many alternative treatments and therapies for anxiety have emerged since anxiety is one of the most pervasive mental health issues today. Essential oils and aromatherapy are one promising alternative treatment, and have proven to be very effective at controlling symptoms. According to a University of Maryland Medical Center report (Stephen D. Ehrlich, NMD, 2011), […]
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Music, the frequency of sound that moves, inspires, and motivates us, has long been used to moderate and soothe moods and feelings. When I first became a counselor, I discovered this power quite by accident. I was working in a classroom for developmentally delayed students, from ages 3 to 9. Some had physical disabilities, as […]
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Jin Shin Jyutsu is an ancient Japanese healing method based on our innate knowledge to harmonize and heal ourselves. Its motto is “the ART of getting to know (HEAL) myself.” Rediscovered in the early 1900’s by Master Jiro Murai, it was brought to the United States by his student Mary Burmeister. Born in a family […]
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For those who are living with anxiety disorder, life can be brutal. Anxiety and anxiety disorders typically involve frequent, irrational or even excessive worry often accompanied by physical symptoms. There are many reasons and causes for anxiety including concern about medical procedures, social anxiety and even performance anxiety just to name a few. SOME COMMON […]
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“When a resolute young fellow steps up to the great bully, the world, and takes him boldly by the beard, he is often surprised to find it comes off in his hand, and that it was only tied on to scare away the timid adventurers.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson Fear. It’s so easy to get stuck […]
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