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Why Taking Care of Yourself Isn’t Selfish… It’s Self-Preservation
I find it amazing that people who are so loving, kind, and generous to others are often so hard on themselves – especially women. We keep going and giving even when there’s nothing left. Somewhere along the way, we learned that taking care of ourselves was selfish and self-centered. Nothing, however, could be further from the truth. It’s not selfish, it’s self-preservation. When you take the time to nurture and care for yourself,...
Post on Mon, May 15, 2017 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach
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Exercise Improves Brain Function
If you want improved brain function, get up and move. A recent review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has found that as little as 45 minutes of exercise per week can improve brain function in your 50s and older. This is MAJOR! In the past...
Post on Wed, May 10, 2017 by Paula Gallagher
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Breakfast Today: Detox Smoothie
Smoothies are a great way to start the day. Quick to make and easy to take with you, they are also a fantastic way to jam-pack nutrients into your body. Combining coconut water, kefir and beets with some fruit and mint, this superfood smoothie will keep you satisfied...
Post on Tue, May 09, 2017 by Paula Gallagher
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Nutrients for Healthy Eyes
Eyesight is often the first sense affected by time and poor nutrition. The three most common eye disorders are macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and cataracts. Fortunately, regular eye exams can help in early detection and treatment of serious eye disorders. Natural interventions can also help deter the development...
Post on Tue, May 02, 2017 by Paula Gallagher
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5 Essential Oils for Stress and Anxiety
Essential oils and diffusers are very trendy right now. They have been used for centuries to soothe and heal. Not just used to make your home smell nice, you can also use essential oils for stress and as a natural way to relieve anxiety. This is what aromatherapy...
Post on Mon, May 01, 2017 by Paula Gallagher
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Willpower
Willpower is defined as strong determination. But sometimes as determined as we are, we struggle with maintaining the “willpower” to achieve our goals. It’s certainly not for a lack of wanting something, so what holds us back? What causes us to sabotage ourselves and prevents us from moving...
Post on Wed, Apr 26, 2017 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach
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Lunch Today: Spring Salad with Asparagus, Edamame & Peas
I know I say I have a lot of favorites, but in-season asparagus is definitely one of them, too. Asparagus offers a low-calorie way to boost your diet with bone-strengthening vitamin K and folate, as well as fiber, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc, vitamins A, C,...
Post on Tue, Apr 25, 2017 by Paula Gallagher
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Massage Therapy for Back Pain
In the United States, lower back pain leads all disorders for years lost in disability. Doctors at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at Indiana University say that more 50% of people who participated in a study where they received massages experienced clinically meaningful improvement in their...
Post on Mon, Apr 24, 2017 by Paula Gallagher
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Dinner Tonight: Portobello Burger
Why do I like a portobello mushroom at my backyard get-togethers? Because they are a fungi! Seriously, portobello mushrooms on the grill taste almost as hearty and meaty as a heavyweight burger but are lower in fat, cholesterol and calories. Portabellos are a good source of fiber,...
Post on Wed, Apr 19, 2017 by Paula Gallagher
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What You Can Do to Prevent a Stroke
We lost a family member to a stroke this past weekend. Unfortunately it has not been the first time we have been affected by strokes. Strokes are the third leading cause of death in the United States, as well as the the leading cause of serious, long-term disability....
Post on Tue, Apr 18, 2017 by Paula Gallagher
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