November 14th, 2008
Deep breathing has to be one of the simplest things we can do to support better health - it’s cleansing, relaxing and energizing. Used to be I was a pro at shallow breathing – I’d get nervous, anxious or unsettled and I’d immediately, unconsciously get right in the rhythm of breathing from my chest.
But over the years,
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November 13th, 2008
I know that having great friends has a lot to do with feeling my best and being in great health. Of course, having friends is hardly the only ingredient, but when it comes to women having healthy hearts, the evidence is indisputable. Women with at least four close friends are significantly less likely to die
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November 12th, 2008
One of the keys to a healthy body and healthy lifestyle is totally disconnecting and de-stressing. As in no cell phones, Blackberries, computers or other techie devices for at least a day. The more often, the better. And the potential results? tTotal relaxation, stress reduction, and not feeling chained to some form of technology, just
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November 7th, 2008
I believe a healthy dose of inspiration is the key to weight loss, getting fit and feeling confident about your body. For me, it’s not always enough to know I need to take great care of myself, sometimes I need a tiny push. I mean honestly, we all know we should eat more fruits and vegetables, but do we
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November 5th, 2008
I subscribe to the notion that creating optimal health — whether weight loss, heart health, avoiding chronic disease or consistently healthy eating — has everything to do with mixing things up and varying your routine to get the best results. You know, stepping out of what’s usual and comfortable and trying something new.
I don’t know
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