As previously stated there will be 3 levels to accommodate everyone’s needs. These will be known as Levels 1,2, and 3. You will have to look at the criteria and decide where you belong, this is a daily check-in, but no one is coming to your house to check, you are expected to be accountable […]
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Fibromyalgia Symptoms There is so much to cover about fibromyalgia symptoms, that we are going to break it down into small chunks. Today is just about symptoms. You may have a few, or you may have them all. FM is one of the few diseases that can have sudden onset of severe symptoms, or they
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Health experts say that even one glass of soda a day is too much. Preliminary data from the National Institute of Health shows that people who drink diet soda suffer from depression more than people who drink coffee. Around half of adults surveyed stated they drink at least one soda daily, and about 2/3 drink
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So many of us have a hard time finding half an hour a day to work out, and if you get a half hour lunch it’s hard to exercise if you need to get to a gym, even an employee gym, get a workout in, and get back to your desk, let alone eat. You
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How Much Sitting is Too Much? More and more people are getting blood clots, and at young ages. Doctors sometimes miss it as healthcare professionals are trained to look for a certain set of symptoms associated with clots, including pain, swelling, and heat, some of which may be missing. Also, travel is considered a risk
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This has been one interesting week. I always thought of myself as a label reader, but I have realized how often I look only at the size of the ingredient list, for the inclusion of a few items I avoid, and for too many things I can’t pronounce. I found hidden sugar in places I
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Exercise is important, if you want to lose weight, or maintain a level of fitness it is essential. There are many health problems that stop people from exercising, much of this is related to chronic pain and fatigue, believe me, I know. That does not mean you should give up! Even comatose patients are given
At age 24 Lindsay Ess was a bubbly, beautiful, active recent college graduate with a degree in fashion who also worked as a model. She went in for surgery to correct an intestinal blockage caused by Crohn’s Disease, developed a massive infection, and doctors were forced to remove both feet and hands to save her
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This is just a few ideas for sugar substitutes, I hope some of them work for you! Maple syrup can be used in many desserts with delicious results. Grade A is sweeter and less robust than Grade B, make sure that you buy organic, as otherwise it is processed with formaldehyde, a toxic substance. For
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From the nutrition diva: Sugar suppresses the immune system. When you eat a big dose of sugar, like a bottle of Coke or a candy bar, you temporarily tamp down your immune system’s ability to respond to challenges. The effect lasts for several hours, so if you eat sweets several times a day, your immune system may
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In addition to the healthy foods with naturally occurring sugar like fruit and some vegetables, (think corn, beets, and potatoes) over 50% of our daily sugar intake comes from processed foods. Avoiding sugar can be difficult as it is hidden in so many foods, many of them that do not taste sweet. Sugar is found
Talk about inspiration! I could plan days of menus just looking at this poster for inspiration and shopping lists! The trick to a healthy lifestyle is enjoying real food that is delicious, and moving your body in ways that you enjoy and that make you feel good. Enjoy!
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Sugar consumption in America is totally out of control. In 1997 Americans devoured 7.3 billion pounds of candy, spent 23.1 billion dollars on candy and gum, and ate an average of 6 regular size candy bars per week. This costs $54 billion annually to the dental industry. In 1915 the average sugar consumption was 15-20
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When this fast was mentioned I immediately had a feeling of foreboding, I don’t know what I expected but I was wrong. This fast seems to be nutritionally sound, healthy, and does not tout itself as a magic cure-all, in fact, it’s primary use is to draw closer to God. I think if you are
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I hope you are all hanging in there, and leaving the extraneous sugar out of your diet. I was thinking about the grocery list, and because we are all so far apart and I have no idea what brands are available where you live, that makes me rather uncomfortable, I will however, give you some
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As some of you know, I decided to kick processed sugar out of my life for a week, we have a stormy relationship at best, and I do blame many of my problems on that sweet addictiveness sugar has going on. I had a late night inspiration to see if anyone wanted to do it
Fruits are a delicious addition to any diet, but some are higher in sugar if you are watching sugar intake. Here are a few helpful suggestions, but if it comes to fruit or candy, eat the fruit! 1. Watermelon: A staple at summer barbecues, picnics and potlucks, watermelon is lower in fiber and higher in
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A new study by the Oregon Health and Science University states that a diet laden with fructose, like the typical American diet, may be leading us to overeat. Scientists used MRI imaging and discovered that a beverage with fructose does not give any feeling of fullness as a beverage with simple glucose does. It’s a
