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scottqmarcus
A Look at Thanksgiving Traditions
by scottqmarcus
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The most common Thanksgiving holiday traditions are:- Giving Thanks - Thanksgiving Day Parade - Football - Breaking the wishbone - Turkey and Trimmings I am unclear how the genealogy section of About.com determined this; yet intuitively it appears correct. Ever curious (and always looking for content for my column), I wondered how these came to be; so I did some research. I share. According to historians,... 11/22/2015 10:00:00 PM
Michelle Pellizzon
Want to Lose 10 Pounds? Start Here!
by Michelle Pellizzon
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The busy holiday season is about to hit, and that means heading home to see family and friends, ugly Christmas sweaters, and endless supplies of not-so-healthy foods will be shoved in front of us.And whether you pulled out your winter clothes only to realize that last year's cords are a just little tight, or you want to preemptively avoid that inevitable winter weight gain, you might have some extra... 11/20/2015 10:00:00 PM
Judah Gutwein, L.N.H.A.
The Interplay Between Psychotropic Medication & In-Patient Rehabilitation
by Judah Gutwein, L.N.H.A.
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Generally, in-patient rehab in a skilled nursing facility revolves around the 3 disciplines of therapy which is vital not only in the healing process, but also necessary, in order to establish a viable payor source under Medicare guidelines and regulations.Pharmacology plays an important role in the clinical protocol for every patient, since there will often be a correlation between the drugs a patient... 11/20/2015 8:00:00 AM
Robert Parmer
A Guide to Workplace Wellness: Integrate Plants Into Your Work Space
by Robert Parmer
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Creating a zen working space that enables one to efficiently work can be a challenge. Plants offer many environmental and personal benefits, improving both air quality and mood.In my previous Wellness article, The Health Benefits of Houseplants, I highlight the many ways in which houseplants improve personal health. Here are some ways in which plants can elevate your productivity and happiness at work.Better... 11/18/2015 7:00:00 AM
Chelsy Ranard
How to Grow Your Own Hops
by Chelsy Ranard
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By Chelsy RanardThe craft beer movement is becoming more and more popular with the growing number of breweries popping up, large corporations buying out popular breweries, and a growing number of people brewing their own beer. The popularity of craft beer would not exist without the magnificent hops plant. It is a relatively easy plant to grow and is an attractive plant for your garden. And hops are... 11/16/2015 10:00:43 PM
Can Yoga Help In Improvising Fertility Levels and Get Pregnant?
by Sravanthi Reddy
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The constant use of the mind to solve things has led to heightened stress levels which declined the state of well-being of the individual, both physically and emotionally.The increase in stress levels also resulted in the lack of desire for copulation and many couples started to seek counseling on issues related to sexual intercourse and fertility.In addition to all the therapy and medication, practicing... 11/15/2015 6:30:00 PM
Wellness Editor
Tips For A Healthy & Happy Thanksgiving
by Wellness Editor
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For most people, Thanksgiving is a time of giving thanks, getting together with those you care about, celebrating, sharing, and eating lots of food. Enjoying a Thanksgiving meal can mean consuming foods and beverages that you do not normally eat, but can also be a time of overdoing it and spending the following week trying to make up for it with dieting and exercise. Following are some ideas on how... 11/14/2015 8:00:00 AM
Michelle Pellizzon
5 Ways to Bring Some Zen Into Your Desk and Your Work Life
by Michelle Pellizzon
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Illustration Credit: Karley Koenig, Thrive MarketStress is a natural part of most jobs—a little stress can motivate us to finish projects on time and come up with new ideas, but when the pressure becomes too great, it can take a serious toll on workers' health. Good news, though. You don't need to pop a Xanax to escape the anxiety from your job. The answer is far more simple—just get a little more... 11/14/2015 8:00:00 AM
HealthyVoyager
Green Thanksgiving
by HealthyVoyager
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Thanksgiving is best known for the gargantuan feast, football and insane holiday shopping.The excess of food and consumerism can be overwhelming so this year, why not go green and even be a little creative with the holiday itself? Here's how!Buy local and organicShopping for food and or ingredients to make the big meal can be time consuming and costly. Do your best to make wise choices and choose locally... 11/9/2015 8:00:00 AM
Julie Callicutt
Purpose of Additives in Preservation of Foods
by Julie Callicutt
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Why are additives and preservatives necessary in foods?They improve freshness by decreasing mold or bacterial growth.Preservatives prevents fats and oils from becoming rancid, and prevent freshly cut fruits such as bananas, peaches and apples, from turning brown.Some add to the nutritional value.Improve taste, color or texture.What are some examples?Emulsifiers and stabilizersThickeners and leavening... 11/6/2015 9:53:52 PM
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