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Cleaning Your Home Naturally
by Wellness Editor
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Did you know that you could clean your home naturally with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry? You need four things to get started: white vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil and baking soda. Read on to discover the ease of creating your own natural cleaning products at home.Benefits of Natural CleaningIf you have children, you no doubt worry that they will get into the harsh chemicals... 4/29/2014 9:00:00 PM
John Valenty
How Do You Achieve Wellness?
by John Valenty
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So how do you achieve wellness? The technical definition of wellness can be described as: “Optimally balanced health across multiple dimensions.” The top level dimensions are commonly viewed as physical, mental, spiritual, social and lifestyle. Striking an optimal balance of health in each dimension can be confusing and too many people misunderstand the objective and generally fail to achieve Wellness... 4/26/2014 7:00:00 AM
Dr. Alexandra Emmons
Incorporating Nature Into Your Daily Life
by Dr. Alexandra Emmons
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Imagine taking a bath in the forest. Smelling the fecund soil and the fresh, pine-scented air, feeling the slight breeze against your skin, hearing the birds chirping and the wind rustling through the trees, the damp soft ground beneath your feet. Your heart rate and brain waves are decreasing, your body begins to produce less cortisol, you feel less stressed, and are harnessing your body’s healing... 4/16/2014 5:13:39 AM
Heather Carey, MS
How to Stop The Self Sabotage Game - Right Now
by Heather Carey, MS
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It is finally spring and you are charged up. This is the year you are going to lose the twenty pounds that have been slowly creeping up. Good for you for making the commitment.So why does it often feel like failure before we can even get out of the gate? I imagine you know this game well. It's called self-sabotage and you very well have been on this hamster wheel for a long time.Let's look at a few... 4/14/2014 2:26:13 PM
John Valenty
15 Things to Teach Your Children Before They Are 15
by John Valenty
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Our two daughters (Fiona 13 & Sophia 14) appear to be a parenting experiment--gone right (so far). Here are a few observations and reflections in my article 15 Things to Teach Your Children Before They Are 15... We’ve all seen the results of the “easy-going” style of parenting and it seems to produce its share of dependent, unhappy, low-performance, disrespectful children. We’ve seen children of the... 4/10/2014 7:13:57 PM
Shelleen Valenty
Beautiful Crustless Quiche (Gluten Free)
by Shelleen Valenty
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Whoever said breakfast had to be boring? Whether you’re into the gluten free diet or not, if you like egg dishes and healthy vegetables, you may not realize how easy it is to make a crustless quiche. As for the creative part, just let your imagination lead the way and most any fresh vegetables will work.Ingredients5 Large organic brown eggs, 1 cup of half and half or low-fat milk whipped together.... 3/27/2014 3:41:41 PM
Wellness Editor
Paleo 101
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If the first image that comes to mind when you hear the phrase "Paleo diet" is one of a cave man then you at least have a foggy notion of the bare bones of this diet. Beyond that, things might seem murky. As modern man and woman continue on our often frustrating path toward health and fitness, many of our contemporaries subscribe to the notion that we could in fact learn a thing or two about diet... 3/23/2014 10:00:00 PM
Sage Campione
Spring Awakening!
by Sage Campione
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Here we are, the days are slowly becoming longer, the white blanket that has coated the earth is slowly receding, and we are starting to shed our outer layers... Spring is fast upon us. As we enter this time of rebirth, here are some things to keep in mind as we begin the second quarter and start anew. MindTake time to reflect on where you would like to go in the coming months. Be mindful of yourself... 3/21/2014 12:19:02 AM
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Avocado Health Benefits - A Perfect Food?
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Due to its rough and leather-textured skin, the tiny avocado is sometimes called the Alligator Pear. Underneath that tough exterior lies a creamy and beautiful fruit that is teeming with health benefits that can improve your well-being. The beauty of the avocado is that it is so easy to add to your menu that, between its health benefits and easy assimilation, you might just find it a perfect food.... 3/18/2014 9:01:06 PM
Heather Carey, MS
Cooking Lesson: Curried Carrot Ginger Soup
by Heather Carey, MS
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It’s not yet spring but I can’t help it; Winter I am done with you! I wrote a year ago about the importance of eating seasonally and highlighted the Spring season. There are a few vegetables that go hand in hand with Spring and carrots are one of them. Spring, naturally, is a very cleansing time of year and my Curried Carrot Ginger Soup fits the bill.This soup is probably one of the first soups I learned... 3/14/2014 5:21:31 AM
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