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5 Favorite Phytonutrients Found in Fruits and Vegetables
Phytonutrients are naturally occurring plant compounds that give fruits and vegetables their color, taste and smell. And, they provide us with numerous health protective properties. More and more studies are showing that the risk of major chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, and some cancers can be reduced with diets rich in plant phytonutrients. To get a variety of phytonutrients in your diet, I recommend eating at least two servings of fruits and five servings of vegetables...
Post on Tue, May 04, 2010 by Margo Gladding
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No Carbs 'Til Noon
Looking for an effective way to have some flexibility with weight loss results in your nutritional plan? Try going without carbs until noon, and then have no carbs within 3 hours of going to bed. So if you go to bed at 10:00 every night, this gives you from noon to 7:00 to have some...
Post on Thu, Apr 29, 2010 by Scott O'Dell
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Digestive Enzymes - The Key to Digestive Health
Ideal digestive function is at the core of good health. Not only does our digestive system break down and absorb nutrients, but it also houses 60-70% of the immune system. Digestive complaints such as constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, gas, bloating, and reflux, are each...
Post on Wed, Apr 28, 2010 by Paula Gallagher
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Seven Tips to Become a More Positive Thinker
Positive thoughts lead to positive feelings. These feelings lead to positive emotions. These emotions then promote positive behaviors. Finally, the positive behavior creates positive outcomes. In applying these steps to a real example, it may look something like this. Let's say you're thinking about how nice it will be to spend some quality time with...
Post on Fri, Apr 23, 2010 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach
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Chemicals and the Future of our Children
The Disappearing Male is a documentary about the effects of man-made compounds, like BPA and phylates, and their effect on children, especially boys. It is eye opening and scary at the same time. Today is Earth Day, so do yourself a favor, and watch this watch this video. It will make you think...
Post on Thu, Apr 22, 2010 by Paula Gallagher
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The Benefits of Cleansing
Each year when spring comes, bringing its new blossoms, budding trees, and cleansing rains, I recognize within myself a desire to start anew, start fresh, to cleanse my body of the heavier proteins and fats I ate during winter, and eat the fresh new foods that spring has to offer. I see spring as an...
Post on Wed, Apr 21, 2010 by Ellen Kittredge
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Allergy Sufferers: Have You Tried a Neti Pot?
For you allergy sufferers, here's something else to try that can really help. If you haven't heard of a Neti pot before, we know, it does sound weird. But keep an open mind - this might help you to breathe a lot more easily. Read this story to see how the neti pot...
Post on Tue, Apr 20, 2010 by Paula Gallagher
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Periodization - What Is It?
When prescribing repetitions and sets, the strategy of periodization is a must. Periodization is the planned variation in training volume and intensity (Fleck and Kraemer, 2004). It is very common with the general population to place an emphasis on a high number of repetitions to "feel the burn," and there is a popular myth that...
Post on Fri, Apr 16, 2010 by Scott O'Dell
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Hyperthyroidism: The Other Thyroid Condition
Hypothyroid condition, or an underactive thyroid, is one of the most prevalent conditions in the U.S. There are many natural treatments as well as prescriptions that help people with this condition. On the other side of the coin, there is overactive thyroid, or hyperthyroidism. This autoimmune disease can also have serious effects, such as weight...
Post on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 by Paula Gallagher
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Simple Ways to Support Female Reproductive Health
Eat well – make sure you have a varied diet, with good fats (omega -3 rich, as in flax and fish oils) and lots of color! It’s especially important to support your liver with lots of dark leafy greens, fiber and liver-supportive herbs. It’s your liver’s job to process all of your hormones and if...
Post on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 by Margo Gladding
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