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Where Weight Loss Goes Wrong
There is no shortage of diet books, weight loss programs, shake diets, cleanse protocols, exercise plans and DVD box sets selling the answer to your weight loss goals. The promise of shedding those extra pounds you’re carrying around, and doing it fast, is something that cannot be ignored. But those pounds that have been added on gradually over 10 years, 20 years or even 30 at a rate of maybe a few pounds per year... they don’t want to come...
Post on Wed, Jul 24, 2013 by Jared Rice
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Incredible, Edible... Hemp
Hemp is an incredible plant with interesting uses, as well as a fascinating history. Did you know until the late 1800s, almost all of the paper in the United States was made from hemp? Even the Declaration of Independence was written on hemp. Henry Ford’s car model was made from hemp and wheat straw Post on Tue, Jul 23, 2013 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach
Dinner Tonight: Avocado Cucumber Soup
This recipe is perfect for these super hot days when all you feel like doing is sitting in front of a fan and drinking ice cold water. The crisp clean flavors of the cucumber and cilantro provide a nice balance to richness of the avocados. It is super easy to make and very refreshing... and...
Post on Wed, Jul 17, 2013 by Paula Gallagher
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Polyethylene Glycol & Propylene Glycol: What Are They & What are They Doing in My Moisturizer?
As a mom, I am very concerned about what I am putting on my children's skin... whether it be shampoos, diaper creams, or moisturizers. So I thought it would be interesting to take some questionable ingredients commonly found in products we use every day and find out what they do. First up, polyethylene glycol and...
Post on Tue, Jul 16, 2013 by Paula Gallagher
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Media Hype Takes a Shot at Fish Oil
A study published earlier this week linking fish oil to prostate cancer has triggered a minor frenzy in the news media. In recent years, fish oil has been the proverbial “golden boy” of the supplement world, winning bout after bout and racking up benefits related to conditions from depression to heavyweights like cardiovascular...
Post on Mon, Jul 15, 2013 by Jared Rice
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Life Extension's Migra-Eeze: Migraine Support
Nearly a year ago, I wrote about the beneficial effects of butterbur in treating migraines. In clinical trials in both Germany and the United States, butterbur reduced the incidence of head cavity discomforts by up to 61%. In fact , according to doctors from the American Academy of Neurology and the American Headache...
Post on Wed, Jul 10, 2013 by Paula Gallagher
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10 Ways to Boost Energy
Feeling sluggish or tired, or having a hard time getting motivated? I came across an excellent article called 10 Energy Boosters that I'd like to share with our readers. According to the author, naturopath Gillian Flower, these are ways to boost overall energy levels. Decrease long-term and constant stresses by developing healthy coping...
Post on Mon, Jul 08, 2013 by Paula Gallagher
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Why Do We Do It If We Know It’s Bad For Our Health?
It seems like most of America is on a diet or has ambitions to lose weight by calorie reduction at any given time. We are naturally attracted to labels that say “zero calories," "low calories," or "no sugar added.” We are naturally interested in products that give us fast and easy results. Marketers often capitalize...
Post on Tue, Jul 02, 2013 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach
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Watermelon Gets a Bad Rap
The juicy, red-fleshed fruit is treated at summer outings like nature’s popsicle, passed out in wedged cuts to screaming kids as a cold sweet treat on a hot day. Sadly, watermelon’s nutritional value is often perceived similarly as little more than colored flavored sugary water....
Post on Tue, Jul 02, 2013 by Jared Rice
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Antioxidants: Why You Need Them and How to Get Them
What are antioxidants? Antioxidants are vitamins, minerals and other nutrients found in a wide variety of fruits and vegetables that protect and repair our body’s cells. Free radicals from environmental toxins and our body’s breakdown of processed foods can cause damage to our...
Post on Wed, Jun 26, 2013 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach
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