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Stress is a Heavy Topic: The Link Between Stress and Weight Gain
Understanding the Causes of Stress and Our Reactions Stress can contribute to aging, weight gain, illness and disease. In other words, stress makes us sick, fat, old and exhausted. Have you noticed, for instance, a connection between feeling extra stressed and gaining a few pounds, especially around the midsection? That’s because there’s a link between stress and weight gain. By understanding when you’re prone to stressing and what to do about it,...
Post on Wed, Sep 23, 2015 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach
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New Normal For Healthy Blood Pressure?
Recommendations for healthy blood pressure numbers may change, as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced last week that aiming for a lower blood pressure rate saves more lives. The SPRINT Study (Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial) found that patients who got their blood pressure well below...
Post on Tue, Sep 22, 2015 by Paula Gallagher
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Personalization Through Custom Compounding at Village Green
What does that mean? It means that at Village Green Apothecary, we know that not everyone is the same. One prescription or vitamin or face cream is not necessarily going to work both for you and for the person walking in behind you. We strive to make...
Post on Wed, Sep 16, 2015 by Paula Gallagher
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The Benefits of Flaxseed
The health benefits of flaxseed are many. It is a great source of essential fatty acids, especially for vegetarians. The oil derived from the actual seed has a rich concentration of the omega-3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid. Flaxseed is also a fantastic source of lignans and fiber....
Post on Mon, Sep 14, 2015 by Paula Gallagher
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Dinner Tonight: Village Salad
Popular in a number of different cultures, village salad, also known as peasant salad, Greek salad, or in Bulgaria, Shopska salad, is basically a salad that is made with tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, feta cheese, and other possible additions. Veggies are chopped up into chunky pieces and served...
Post on Tue, Sep 08, 2015 by Paula Gallagher
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Stress and Weight Gain
If you've noticed that you have put on a few pounds recently, particularly in your midsection, it could be due to chronic stress. Stress and weight gain can be linked. Find out why…
Post on Tue, Sep 01, 2015 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach
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The Many Forms of Yogurt
Yogurt is one of the world’s oldest foods, likely created by accident when lukewarm milk hooked up with bacteria and fermentation occurred. The process of yogurt making hasn't changed much over the centuries, but increasingly, we’re appreciating yogurt not only for great taste and adaptability in the...
Post on Mon, Aug 31, 2015 by Paula Gallagher
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Back-to-School Germs: Hand Washing
As your children get ready to go back to school (if they aren't there already), it is important to remind them to wash their hands often. According to my doctor, this time of year keeps her especially busy. Colds, viruses and strep throat are common illnesses seen...
Post on Tue, Aug 25, 2015 by Paula Gallagher
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Nutrition Rx: Portable Food for the Whole Family
As we fit in last-minute travel excursions and summer day trips, it’s easy to stray from the healthful choices we’ve made all summer. The good news is that eating healthfully – in the air, on the road, or at the beach – is now easier than ever....
Post on Tue, Aug 25, 2015 by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
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Dinner Tonight: Quinoa Tabbouleh
My parents' garden is overflowing with tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley and mint – all ingredients that go into tabbouleh. Tabbouleh is a Middle Eastern dish traditionally made of bulgur wheat, finely chopped herbs, and spices. Tabbouleh is thought to have originated in Lebanon, where it is the national...
Post on Mon, Aug 17, 2015 by Paula Gallagher
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