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Bruce Wayne
Four Tips to Losing Weight..and How it Worked for Carlos
by Bruce Wayne
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As the founder of a national weight loss program, I am always deeply touched when I meet people who have overcome a disease that is quickly becoming the single greatest killer in Americans—obesity. Many people try to overcome it, yet fail every single time they try. Carlos Castro, however, is one man who refused to let food take him down. Weighing nearly 500 pounds, his love for food was slowly killing... 9/3/2014 7:00:00 AM
Kim Challan
Energizing Superfood Smoothie
by Kim Challan
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Wellness Tip: The same old protein shake doesn't cut it in comparison to this easy, functional and exotic smoothie you can make in minutes. Instead of blending a simple protein shake or smoothie, try throwing in several extra hours of energy from healthiest possible real food ingredients. Your energizing smoothie can contain powerful superfoods including raw hemp seeds, chia seeds, maca and avocado... 9/2/2014 7:00:00 AM
Wellness Editor
Yoga 101 - Introduction To Yoga
by Wellness Editor
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Yoga has become a popular way for people to become fit, lose weight, improve balance, and create a strong and flexible body. While yoga can help to increase health and improve appearance, yoga can also promote relaxation and increase clarity and focus, while bringing about a better mind-body awareness. In this article we will identify a number of different types and applications. If you are interested... 8/30/2014 9:00:00 PM
Evelyn Brooks
How to Think Yourself into Vibrant Health
by Evelyn Brooks
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You're probably aware of the low nutritional value of junk food. But did you ever consider the harm that "Junk Food Thinking" can produce in your entire body?"Positive emotions have been linked with better health, longer life, and greater well-being in numerous scientific studies," reports Harvard Health Publications. Therefore, it's vital to your overall health plan to pay attention to the quality... 8/26/2014 7:00:00 AM
Cheryl Tallman
Kids and Kitchen Safety
by Cheryl Tallman
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Kids love to help and they are much less likely to reject foods they helped make. When you get them in the kitchen, they feel good about doing something "grown-up" and contributing to the family meal.Children of all ages can help in the kitchen. Start out by giving your child small jobs to do. As your child grows, he will be able to help with different tasks. Start all activities in the kitchen by... 8/26/2014 7:00:00 AM
Wellness Editor
Are Grains Good For You?
by Wellness Editor
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The USDA’s Food Pyramid recommends that Americans eat a whopping six to 11 servings of grains—including cereal, pasta, bread and rice—each day, according to the World’s Healthiest Foods. The Pyramid basically suggests that the bulk of our diet comes from this controversial group of foods. Yes, grains are ripe with controversy, even with—and perhaps because of—the endorsement of the USDA. Everyone from... 8/22/2014 7:00:00 AM
Dr. Alexandra Emmons
Robin Williams' Tragic Denouement
by Dr. Alexandra Emmons
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In the wake of Robin Williams’ death, much has been written about suicide and depression. For a clinical psychologist deeply touched by his singularly frenetic artistry, what has emerged is a desire to show heightened compassion for ourselves and others by honoring our own personal stories, experiences, and inner feelings. I am not advocating increased indulgence of dependent and destructive behavior,... 8/13/2014 9:00:00 PM
Trayce Carr LMT, ISSA Fitness Trainer
I can't do it!
by Trayce Carr LMT, ISSA Fitness Trainer
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Who comes to the gym with this thought..." I can't do it". Whether you are lifting running on the treadmill or throwing yourself into a burpee, its all in your head! Also if you even know what a burpee is than you're doing great:) Many times my clients say with a look of dread on their face, " I can't do it!" It's actually quite funny, because as they are saying this, they are attempting to do the... 8/4/2014 1:26:48 AM
Wellness Editor
How to ​Start a Workplace Wellness Program
by Wellness Editor
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Workplace Wellness programs have the proven ability to lower healthcare costs, reduce disability claims and lower absenteeism dramatically. Workplace Wellness programs do far more than just “pay for themselves,” they also generate big savings to the bottom line. Small business should be aware that it has been proven that these programs have a dynamic effect on the bottom line, regardless of the company’s... 7/21/2014 7:00:00 AM
Dr Andreas Movement Therapy and Muscle Rehab
Protein Power
by Dr Andreas Movement Therapy and Muscle Rehab
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For many people, the warnings of eating too much meat, milk and cheese are familiar ones, but these are often due to fat content in the animal by-product. There may be another problem- consumption of too much protein overall.According to a study published in the journal Cell Metabolism, people who have a diet high in animal proteins during middle age were four times more likely to die of cancer and... 7/16/2014 7:00:00 AM
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