Self-Care
Linda Menesez

Are You Treating Yourself with Loving-Kindness?

By Linda Menesez, M.S.W., L.C.S.W. –  How do you treat yourself?  Do you treat yourself as you would a very dear friend?  Is your self-talk kind and gentle?  Are you patient with your mistakes and shortcomings?  Do you encourage yourself as you would a loved one? As women, we are

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Self-Care
CeeKay

My Name is Ceekay and I Am a Blogger

By Ceekay Krupnik – I have never been a socialite or a debutante…but I am a blogger. And as often as I share that information, invariably, someone will ask, what is a blogger? For those of us who did not grow up beating Mario on a video game or think

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Nutrition
Sheree Gillaspie

To Your Health! Cultured Veggies

By Sheree Gillaspie,  NTP, CHFS, MS Holistic Nutrition, Nutritional Therapist Practitioner, Certified Healing Foods Specialist – Preparing cultured foods dates back in time before modern preservation methods were developed to prolong the shelf life of foods.  Many traditional cultures around the world consumed billions of probiotic microbes with fermented foods.  Probiotics

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Fitness
Alice Burron

Wet Weather Exercise Clothing

By Alice Burron – During wet weather most people stay indoors and wait for the rain to pass. But, as adventurous people know, rainy days create opportunities for exhilarating, breathtaking and refreshing experiences that are nourishing to both the body and the soul. However, this wonderful exercise experience can quickly

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Self-Care
Carrie Greene

It’s Time to Take Your Dream off the Back Burner!

By Carrie Greene, ACC- Have you ever said? I don’t have time to do it right now. I’m already overwhelmed; I can’t add anything else to my plate. There aren’t enough hours in a day. One of these days… Maybe tomorrow… These are the words of your dreams waiting to

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Weight Loss
Alice Burron

Calorie Saving Food Swaps

By Alice Burron – Losing weight, or even maintaining your current weight, isn’t all that difficult when you make smart food choices. The difference between maintaining your weight and gaining weight, for example, might be as little as a 250 calorie a day difference—just one bite-sized candy bar, or espresso

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Weight Loss
Kelly Stellings

Achieve Goals with Mental Rehearsal

By Kelly Stallings, MS, LPC Weight loss has become one of the most popular goals for Americans. Our fast paced, fast food culture is getting faster and fatter. This has made losing weight   priority for health reasons more than vanity. As with any goal, it is important to be specific

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Wellness
Patricia Raymond

Physical Activity and Colon Cancer Risk

By Dr. Patricia Raymond – Ever make a New Year’s Resolution? Did one of them include moving your derriere off the couch towards a slimmer, trimmer you? If you did, doctors believe your hiney now has one more reason to thank you for that! In a study that followed over

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Menopause
Altmeds.com

Night Sweats: How to Fight the Damp-Pillow, Menopause Blues

By Kimberley Jace –  You wake up realizing that your pillow case is soaking wet (again) and you need to change into a dry nightgown (again). It’s night sweats, one of the more bothersome of menopausal symptoms. Daytime hot flashes give you a chance to switch on a fan or

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Weight Loss
Prudence Lay

My Weight Loss Journey

By Prudence Lay – Picture this if you can.  It is the year 2000 and we have just begun a new century.  In that particular year, I was going to be turning 41 years old.  As I began to take a look at my life, I realized that I was

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Nutrition
Jennifer Blaine

Selecting a Detox Program That’s Right for You

By Jennifer Blaine – There are many detox programs promoted in the market place. Don’t accept chronic aches, pains, skin problems, and lethargy, which can be clear signs of accumulating toxins in your body. Set yourself up for success; find a program that interests you, and start there. Personally, I

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Wellness
Debbie Heiser

Coping with Stress in Troubling Times

By Robert Bornstein- I teach at a University–in many ways a dream job–and now I’m on break.  Classes don’t start until next week.  You’d think I’d be relaxed, right?  No students, no meetings, no worries.  So why am I here in the office at 6AM?  Trust me–relaxed is what I’m

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Wellness
Erin Chamerlik

The Power of One Amazing Habit

By Erin Chamerlik, MT(ASCP) Holistic Nutritionist – How many times have we vowed to “eat better” or lose weight? Filled with optimism and good intentions we jump with both feet into the deep end of the new plan only to find ourselves missing the mark, feeling defeated and quitting the

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Self-Care
Sylvia Henderson

The Path Through Pain

By Sylvia Henderson – It was just a few days ago that I was trudging alone through the unbroken snow: sobbing, deep sobs, sobbing out loud over and over, “ I just don’t care, I just don’t care, Lord.  I don’t care anymore.”  I had been able to keep the

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Health & Fitness
lb50

Taking a Step Towards Better Health-

By Carol Doyel – The first step towards making a healthy change in our lives is having an awareness that we need to change, which for some people may not happen until they have a life threatening situation that requires them to make drastic changes in their diet and lifestyle. For

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Nutrition
Jennifer Blaine

Spring Forward with a Detox Program!

Start Preparing for Bathing Suit Season by trying a Detox Program! By Jennifer Blaine – Winter will be over before you know it and bathing suit season is just around the corner!  Are you’re still trying to lose that post-holiday bulge, or just want to tone up and shape up

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Weight Loss
Jennifer Blaine

10 Ways to Diet Proof Your Grocery List

By Jennifer Blaine of Jennifer Pilates Wellness Studios – One thing that can help you stick to a nutritional plan is eating only what’s in your cupboards and fridge.  When we don’t have junk-food, we don’t eat it.  So, if your kitchen is stuffed with nothing but great and healthy

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Health & Fitness
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