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    3 Steps To A Better You


    Take small steps to a better you this year. The following three articles can help guide you toward a healthy and positive whole-life change. 

    Read about how the Alkaline Diet can provide internal balance here.

    The hot topic of obesity is on the minds of many this year. Find out ways to incorporate fitness into your routine in this article. 

    Keep your resolutions with continual reinforcement and positive statements. Here are some tips that can help you. 

     

     
  • Sticking with your new year's resolutions
    Start the New Year Right

    5 Tips for Sticking With Your New Year’s Fitness Regimen

    As the holidays come to a close, it’s time to make up for over-eating. Many of us will try to compensate
    for our over-indulgence by making a New Year’s resolution to get in shape.

    Unfortunately, many of us lose focus and give up after only a few short weeks of trying. Here are a few tips to help keep you on track.

     
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    Holiday Sugar Overload


    Sugar—you can’t get away from it. Between Halloween and New Year’s Day, it seems to materialize around every corner, tempting you with seemingly benign treats that may have serious implications for your health. 

    Choose your battles and employ a few less-refined options to contain the holiday indulgence damage.  Click here to download this helpful 8 page pdf.

     
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    November Feature

    Home for the Holidays

    The holidays are quickly approaching, and this means indulging in the comfort of family, friends, and, of course, food.  In this article, Michelle Obama discusses small steps her family takes to add nutrition to family dinners.

    Also, planning ahead is important when large families are gathering together. Consider your family members’ special needs by following outlined suggestions in this article. 

    Don’t forget to check out our web exclusive that outlines tips about healthy, Thanksgiving eating habits. 

     
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    October Feature

    Survivor Stories

    Read the survival stories of three women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. This horrible disease may have changed the lives of these women, but it certainly has not changed their resolve to fight it.

     
  • Beauty
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    Rosacea: Understanding Inflammation and the pH...
    Over the past decade, rosacea has become an increasingly common skin disorder seen in skincare clinics all across the country—almost daily. This has been a very difficult condition to treat aesthetically and medically, as well. Rosacea usually effects the nose, forehead and cheeks. It is associated with telangiectasia (dilation of the blood vessels under the skin). Acne pustules often accompany this condition, and skin around each pustule is rosy red. Frequent flushing that is often accompanied by a burning sensation may occur, particularly after using certain types of cosmetics. Sometimes the skin swells and feels warm. Persistent...
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  • Food & Nutrition
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    Don’t Let Your Genes Define You
    I have a personal triumph story to share, and I hope it inspires you when you think that your genes define you. The first time I had my cholesterol levels tested, it was shockingly on the high side.  At that point, I was twenty-one years old, relatively thin, and fairly active.  I was actually working as a research associate in a nutrition and heart disease laboratory at the time, and I was learning quite a bit about genetic predisposition for a number of cardiovascular diseases—and if changes to diet could in fact help a person avoid these diseases. I kept an eye on my cholesterol for the next several years and even...
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  • Health & Wellness
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    The Science of Prevention
    Dos and Don’ts that Could Save Your Life!
    The key to living a healthy, balanced life is practicing prevention.  Benjamin Franklin said, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” If you are not already well versed in your family medical history, I can’t stress the importance of having those conversations enough.  If someone in your immediate family has a chronic illness like heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, or a history of cancer, this is something both you and your doctor should be aware of. There are basically two types of inherited disease:  single gene inheritance and multifactorial (or complex) inheritance. Examples of single...
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