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Fred Fletcher
Public Health--15 Irrefutable Certainties (Part 3 of 3)
by Fred Fletcher
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In the 1800s people were often confused when it came to health-improvement information. On the one hand, they were constantly being pestered by peripatetic salesman selling all kinds of healing oils and other types of panaceas. In most cases, there was no science to back up what these charlatans sold to the suffering masses; sadder still, some of these magical potions (often having a detrimental effect,... 7/16/2015 7:00:00 AM
Robert Parmer
Why You Should Keep a Food Journal
by Robert Parmer
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The world has taught us to be impatient.From cell phones to social media, we are conditioned to expect instant connections, information, gratification, and results. When we start working out, we want to see the weight loss almost overnight; when we get sick, we want to see a doctor immediately, not after waiting; and when we take medicine—especially pain medication—we want it to start working as soon... 7/15/2015 7:00:00 AM
JJ Virgin
4 Science-Based Sleep Supplements that Really Work
by JJ Virgin
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Sleep might be the most undervalued aspect of weight loss. When I called getting seven to nine hours of quality, uninterrupted sleep my big needle mover for fast, lasting fat loss, I wasn't kidding.Manufacturers understand our epidemic sleep struggle. That’s why any drugstore or health-minded grocery offers a wide array of natural sleep aids. How do you choose the best one? Based on research coupled... 7/12/2015 7:00:00 AM
Lisa Jander
Dating? Guess Who's Watching!
by Lisa Jander
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Oh, yes, they're watching! Teens may not always seem interested in what their parents are doing but when it comes to dating and love, they are watching every move. Here are some tips on how you can model healthy dating and help the next generation steer clear of some tough situations in their own relationships.Money Matters: Dinner and drinks can add up to over a hundred dollars in no time. Finding... 6/17/2015 7:00:00 AM
Pennie Quaile-Pearce
Telling the Absolute Complete Truth
by Pennie Quaile-Pearce
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Everything you would like to experience in Life is just beyond F.E.A.R.False Evidence Appearing Real.In my last post, I started to mention the tool of T.A.C.TTelling the Absolute Complete Truth.So TACT is a tool with which we remind ourselves about levels of truth and how we use them.Using TACT in your life does not give you permission to be hurtful, disrespectful or rude, however it encourages you... 6/17/2015 7:00:00 AM
Robert Parmer
Understanding Mental Wellness: Battling Stigmas
by Robert Parmer
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America, the beautiful, has some not-so-beautiful ways of perceiving health problems that surround us. Our country doesn’t have the best track record when it comes to shaming behaviors and that is, to put it lightly, disappointing. Judgemental attitudes, stereotyping, and other negativity can be prominent in certain subcultures. It is extremely important to view both mental health and physical health... 6/17/2015 7:00:00 AM
JJ Virgin
Why Snacking Can Stall Weight Loss
by JJ Virgin
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“I wasn’t even hungry,” my friend confessed recently. “I had a stressful morning, my coworker brought in hot cinnamon buns, and their waft become too hard to resist.”Hunger rarely provides motivation to snack. Like my friend, you’re stressed, bored, emotionally unfulfilled, or otherwise want to drown your feelings in a bag of chips or a blondie brownie.While some experts argue snacking or “mini-meals”... 5/31/2015 9:00:00 PM
JJ Virgin
How Moderation Sets Us Up for Failure
by JJ Virgin
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“Everything in moderation” might be the most overused phrase in weight loss, yet I continually hear experts espouse this tired cliché.Based on my three decades working with clients for fat loss and weight loss resistance, I’ve learned moderation makes people overweight. It gives them license to eat things they shouldn’t eat. Simply put, moderation becomes our enemy for fast, lasting fat loss.Look at... 5/26/2015 7:00:00 AM
Brian Quinn
4 Things You Need to Know About Obamacare 2015
by Brian Quinn
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It's that time of year again: Obamacare's health insurance enrollment for 2015 coverage is now underway. During this period, consumers will be able to enroll in new health insurance plans without worrying about being turned down by insurance companies. While the focus is mostly on uninsured consumers in the US, those who enrolled last year should also know that there are additional steps they should... 5/13/2015 7:00:00 AM
NaturallySavvy
Label Lessons for Healthy School Lunches
by NaturallySavvy
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Packing healthy lunches for the kids can be downright stressful. How can you be sure that you are packing your kid's lunch box with foods that are both delicious AND nutritious? These days, food companies can be deliberately deceitful with misleading and seductive marketing. How do you know you're not just feeding your kids sugar, GMOs and chemicals dressed up in "natural" packaging? Avoid the Scary... 5/12/2015 7:00:00 AM
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