Back in 2007 while pregnant with my son I found out I had a single uterine fibroid that increased in size throughout the progression of my pregnancy. I didn’t sweat it as my obstetrician-gynecologist assured me that the fibroid would shrink after chi ...
Posted Monday, November 18th 2013 at 7:42PM
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In this new era of exercise and fitness, there are countless old myths floating around that just won’t go away. One of the most widespread is the notion that strength training turns fat into muscle and that if you stop this type of training your musc ...
Posted Friday, November 15th 2013 at 10:37AM
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Greetings again friends!
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and November 14th is World Diabetes Day. If current trends continue, 1 in 3 individuals will develop diabetes in their lifetime. Together, we can stop this trend. Stay tuned as I will ...
Posted Sunday, November 3rd 2013 at 12:55PM
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Traditional fasting reduces the risk of numerous chronic diseases including heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. However, most people find it quite difficult to completely abstain from foods and beverages for an extended period of time. Those who do ...
Posted Saturday, November 2nd 2013 at 12:08PM
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Over the last 10 or so years I’ve observed a complete turkey takeover. I’m not talking about the traditional Butterball that dresses the holiday table or even the shaved lunchmeat that’s typically inserted between two slices of bread. I’m referring t ...
Posted Saturday, November 2nd 2013 at 12:02PM
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I have a confession to make: When I drink coffee, I prefer to add an Equal low-calorie sweetener to it. Yes, that would be aspartame. And guess what? My reason for using an occasional packet of Equal has absolutely nothing to do with a desire to avoi ...
Posted Saturday, November 2nd 2013 at 11:58AM
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Subway is a widely popular restaurant chain for people seeking to lose weight and achieve good health with the convenience of fast food. On any Subway menu you'll find a wide array of sandwiches, salads, and extras like fruit and yogurt to meet your ...
Posted Friday, October 18th 2013 at 12:27AM
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Gluten-free eating has become widely popular these days, as abstaining from gluten has been shown to help alleviate symptoms of numerous chronic diseases. Unfortunately, due to the extensive marketing of gluten-free foods to health enthusiasts and in ...
Posted Thursday, October 17th 2013 at 7:52PM
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Gluten-free eating is the latest craze among health enthusiasts and folks seeking to lose weight. In fact, if you’ve visited your local grocery store lately, you’ve probably noticed that the shelves are packed full of foods labeled as "gluten-free". ...
Posted Tuesday, October 15th 2013 at 7:46AM
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Not satisfied with the appearance of your back? Do you have excess ‘flab’ lingering around your lower back and sides that you simply can’t get rid of? What about your upper back? Are you tired of turning around in the mirror only to see flab hanging ...
Posted Saturday, October 12th 2013 at 7:14PM
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Most people can greatly benefit from adopting a Mediterranean-style diet, as it has been shown to protect against a wide range of chronic diseases including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
The Mediterranean diet is basically a moderate-fat d ...
Posted Saturday, October 12th 2013 at 7:09PM
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Salads are a common go-to food for people who are trying to lose weight or even maintain a weight loss but many fall into the same old rut of adding fat-free dressing to a big bowl of lettuce.
While this may help you shed a few pounds, it's bette ...
Posted Saturday, October 12th 2013 at 7:02PM
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A toned, well-sculpted lower body is crucial for building sexy legs and a fabulous backside. Most women want to build a shapely butt with strong legs that are lean but not bulky. To sculpt your body this way you must perform weight lifting exercises ...
Posted Saturday, October 12th 2013 at 6:56PM
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Circuit training is an excellent method for working both your muscles and cardiovascular system simultaneously. This method involves performing a series of exercises consecutively with minimal rest periods (less than 30 seconds). Sound good? Give th ...
Posted Saturday, October 12th 2013 at 6:44PM
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Two-day fasting is a type of intermittent fasting regimen that’s associated with exceptionally high levels of adherence. What makes two-day fasting especially beneficial is that it encourages substantial reductions in body weight, body fat percentage ...
Posted Saturday, October 12th 2013 at 6:41PM
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Earlier this year, a day after the Season 2 premier of ABC’s "Scandal", I had a little venting session on Facebook. Before you even think about watching the Season 3 premier of Scandal you need to READ THIS: http://goo.gl/gcM7IK. ...
Posted Thursday, October 3rd 2013 at 8:04PM
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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Visit nbcam.org, get the facts and spread the word!
Article Source: http://goo.gl/kaRBrU
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States. At the curr ...
Posted Wednesday, October 2nd 2013 at 9:21AM
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Resistance (weight) training is absolutely critical for weight loss, weight maintenance, and overall good health. More women than ever before are reaping the numerous health benefits of this type of training. However, for those women who wish to buil ...
Posted Monday, September 30th 2013 at 4:19PM
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If you want to sculpt lean arms, you're going to have to start doing techniques like the seated overhead extension. Find out about the best exercises to sculpt lean arms with help from a health and wellness expert in this free video clip.
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Posted Thursday, September 12th 2013 at 1:17AM
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For many people, the anticipation of working out evokes feelings of laziness and lethargy because they hate it so much. Then there are others who may love to work out yet they just can’t get motivated to get up, get out and go to the gym.
So how d ...
Posted Wednesday, September 11th 2013 at 12:22AM
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You can quickly and easily better your health by adding flaxseed to your daily diet. Flaxseed is one of the richest sources of alpha-linoleic acid, a plant-based essential omega-3 fatty acid that greatly reduces the risk of illness and disease. In ad ...
Posted Wednesday, September 11th 2013 at 12:16AM
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Antioxidants are needed by the body in substantial quantities to boost immunity and ward off disease. Although the body has its own natural antioxidant defense mechanisms there are some key antioxidants that must be supplied through the diet.
What ...
Posted Wednesday, September 11th 2013 at 12:14AM
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Do you know why so many people are sick these days? I do!
Check out my latest blog highlighting an enlightening and easy to follow infographic demonstrating the epidemic and real impact of chronic diseases and their linkages to physical inactivity ...
Posted Wednesday, September 4th 2013 at 2:35PM
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Oftentimes people ask me "how do I get rid of this?", pointing to the flab on their arms and around their shoulders. Some people even wiggle their arms for me in order to emphasize the point. If you have excess flab around your arms and shoulders, th ...
Posted Thursday, August 29th 2013 at 5:24PM
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