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by Dr. E... I was at the park the other day with my daughter and overheard a conversation between a mother and daughter. Now please understand that I do not make a habit of listening in on other's conversations. The problem was that this mother was sitting back to back from me, and she was talking a little loudly to her daughter. Well, here's the set up. There were two 12 year-old girls playing on a piece of playground... 6/8/2011 7:05:20 PM
by shapesrin By Jose Fuentes/Certified Nutritionist/ Kinetic Anatomy Specialist/CPT As a symbol of health and wellness, nothing surpasses the simple push-up. It takes strength to do them, and it takes endurance to do a lot of them," -The only requirement to get started is a flat surface. I recommend starting out with simple push-ups to determine how advanced you are. When you feel confidant, move on to more difficult... 6/5/2011 5:59:31 AM
by Cheryl Tallman The cherry season is June-August. Enjoy them fresh while you can. Fortunately, cherries have grown in popularity and are available in juice and dried. Make sure to read the labels to ensure they are 100 percent juices and all-natural. Here are some more ideas for adding cherries to your family meals: 1. Appetizer: Cherry salsa and chips. Chop and combine with lime juice: cherries (pitted), yellow... 5/31/2011 8:06:30 PM
by Andrew Pacholyk by Andrew Pacholyk, MS L.Ac Researchers divided 235 sedentary men and women into two groups. One group did traditional structured exercise 20-60 minutes continuously. The other group incorporated into their day brisk walks, stair climbing and other moderate-intensity lifestyle activities. After 6 months, both groups had similar improvements in blood cholesterol, blood pressure and percentage of body... 5/31/2011 5:31:26 AM
by shapesrin By Jose Fuentes/Master Trainer/Copywriter/Nutritionist/SCS Functional training maximizes your calorie expenditure in less time when compared to isolated machine and body part training. Because you are moving multiple body parts in different directions, you are also increasing your calorie expenditure. Functional strength training also increases lean muscle mass, which naturally burns fat. In addition... 5/30/2011 7:03:59 AM
by Cheryl Tallman A great tossed salad is nothing without a delicious dressing. Homemade salad dressings are simple to make, taste better, and are much healthier than the store-bought bottles. To make homemade salad dressing, simply start with a container that has a tight-fitting lid. Add the dressing ingredients from one of the recipes below to the container, cover it and give it a good shake. It's that easy! Classic... 5/27/2011 9:23:17 AM
by Beth Rosenshein I'd like to introduce you to Lorraine because she is a pioneer. Lorraine had to face obstacles most of us never see. A perfect storm of cowardice, ignorance, indifference and greed landed at Lorraine's doorstep. She and her family were living in a nightmare that she didn't think would ever end. Her tenacity and confidence to regain her health in a situation that could have easily forced her to spend... 5/24/2011 11:00:45 PM
by Andrew Pacholyk by Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac May is Arthritis Awareness Month. Arthritis,: which means "joint inflammation" is a general term for over 100 different joint disorders with symptoms ranging from mild aches and pains to severe swelling and crippling pain. Alternative answers for arthritis include a acupuncture, effective exercise, dietary changes and controlling emotional stress. Taking additional vitamins,... 5/22/2011 3:18:48 PM
by Andrew Pacholyk by Andrew Pacholyk, MS. L.Ac Peacefulmind.com There are hundreds of plants used all over the world, which are used in herbal medicine as treatments for bacterial infections. Here are some of the most accessible and reliable. Bayberry (Myrica cerifera): stimulating the flow of bile, and also exhibits antibacterial activity. Use this herb externally as a poultice. Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum): is... 5/16/2011 4:59:44 AM
by Cheryl Tallman While blueberries are available year round, they are least expensive when they are in season in your area. Take advantage of your local crop year round, by freezing blueberries. That's right, blueberries freeze very well. To freeze blueberries: Do not wash them. Lay a single layer of blueberries on a cookie sheet (or flat pan) and freeze them. Once frozen, packed the berries into containers or freezer... 5/13/2011 8:53:05 PM
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