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by Jenn Ryan It’s weird how we associate certain words with certain things. At times, our association is obvious, and at other times, it makes no sense at all.Let me give you an obvious example: frankincense. What does it make you think of?This powerful essential oil is far from a grotesque monster. It’s actually a resin derived from Boswellia trees, which grow in North Africa and the Middle East. You may have... 7/25/2017 4:00:00 AM
by Vania Silva You’ve picked a baby name, you’ve started decorating the nursery and someone more than likely already bought you a copy of “What to Expect When You Are Expecting”. If not, don’t worry, it’s guaranteed someone will purchase it for you before you give birth. Everyone is excited and you’re officially gone into Momma Mode and picked up all the best advice. And you’re probably freaking out a little bit... 7/25/2017 4:00:00 AM
by Vania Silva The purpose of a nurse case manager and what to do if you are being treated poorly.There are two types of nurse case managers. The nurse case manager who works from an office and handles all the communication by phone, e-mail, fax and regular mail, normally addressed as a telephonic case manager or TCM; and the nurse case manager who practices directly in the field, meeting in person with the injured... 7/25/2017 4:00:00 AM
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. Don’t let your blended breakfast drink be just an excuse to indulge in a morning dessert. Fresh and frozen fruits are healthful foods, but packing your smoothie with tons of fruit doesn’t do your body good. Too many people assume that their morning smoothie is nutritious when it’s not. Let me explain.Delicious smoothies are made by blending a mixture of fruits, nuts or seeds, and raw leafy greens.... 7/24/2017 9:00:00 PM
by Cole Mayer I’m a well-versed world traveler. Before I could legally drink alcohol, I had been to the Caribbean, Australia, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, England, Belgium, and all over the US. My wife and I took our honeymoon in Italy, with only the first night and last two nights planned. Everything else was spur-of-the-moment. This fall, however, I’m going to face my greatest travel challenge yet, something... 7/24/2017 9:00:00 PM
by Brian Zeng We often get bogged down by constant negative emotions and there’s a reason for that. Our brain finds it easier to remember the bad events or happenings as opposed to the good ones, thanks to ‘Negativity Bias.’Although we can’t change the way our brain functions, we surely can find ways to make it overlook the negative and focus on the positive. While there’s a lot that can be done, here are some of... 7/24/2017 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Got milk? If you consume a large amount of low-fat dairy products, you might want to reconsider. Perhaps on your next trip to the store, it would be a better idea to buy whole milk for your coffee and Cheerios. A new study has linked low-fat dairy consumption to an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease later in life.The StudyResearchers at Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health tracked... 7/23/2017 9:00:00 PM
by Maureen Wielansky Society views weight gain as the enemy yet waging a war on your weight guarantees more weight gain. Your body senses the stress you feel and turns on cortisol to keep you fit for this war. What if your body used weight gain to get your attention? Weight gain clues you to something being out of alignment. Luckily, getting back into alignment can be fast when you follow these 5 steps for eating that... 7/21/2017 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Chocolate. Something about the decadent aroma and smooth, sweet taste stimulates us and makes us feel better no matter what the day seems to be throwing at us. PMS? Chocolate. Bad day? Chocolate. Well, guess what? Now there’s an even bigger reason to dip into the delight, especially the decadent dark stuff. An Ounce of Chocolate A Day...Italian researchers now believe your daily “dose” of chocolate... 7/20/2017 9:00:00 PM
by Catherine Brock There’s a funny thing about self-love. The less you have, the more you resist it — like the place where you fully accept yourself is at the peak of a mountain. Unless you're almost there, trekking to the top is way harder than slipping into the valley self-criticism. But you know what? The view from up there is amazing, and the effort to get there is worth it.That effort isn’t a terrible one, either.... 7/20/2017 9:00:00 PM
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