I love this poster so much, I feel motivated every time I look at it! Exercising outside in the colder months helps your body to produce brown fat, which is the substance that burns white fat, the fat that sticks. This poster outlines all the great things exercise does for your body, get moving!
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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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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We all need at least a few minutes at least once a day to recharge, to replenish the well, to become at peace with ourselves and the world. A wise man once told me if you can manage 10 minutes a day, 30 minutes once a week, and at least half of a day once
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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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There are symptoms of overactive thyroid, underactive thyroid, and risk factors for thyroid cancer. A risk factor does not mean you will get cancer, it is simply a commonality of many patients. Most thyroid diseases are treatable, if you have these symptoms please see your health care professional.
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Menopause and Andropause Yes men go through something too! All about what to expect, and knowing what you can blame on natural changes! There are several things a Dr. or herbalist can recommend to allay symptoms, knowledge is power when it comes to your body. I highly recommend this to everyone, even if it’s years
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5 Super Food Duos Certain super food combinations would increase the benefits enormously . Some food combinations seem like they were meant to work together. By adding duos to your diet a couple of times each week, your going to multiply the overall wellness effect. Top 5 Food Combinations For Better Health 1. Vitamin C
This is an amazing article, I firmly believe in the body’s ability to heal itself and to try natural remedies first. I do not believe in the exclusion of professional medical advice however, and your doctor should be kept abreast of all remedies you are trying. Here are 36 natural substances which have been studied
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The Benefits of Meditation Mediation lessens stress, lowers blood pressure, decreases anxiety and depression, and enhances your sense of well-being. I am a big advocate of meditation, and practice mindfulness most often. This poster will show you the most common types and a short rundown on how to perform them, I recommend trying different styles,
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Helpful information for those of us who can’t remember the differences from time to time, print it out and keep it handy! Cooking Beans Most beans should be soaked before cooking (lentils and split peas are exceptions). Soaking shortens the cooking time and makes them easier to digest. First rinse the beans and remove any
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Even when food additives come from plants they can be harmful to your body. Anything unnatural and/or in a highly concentrated chemical state is something to stay away from. Remember nature delivers food as a nutrient complex, not as an isolated nutrient. Statistics show that the average American household spends 90% of their grocery budget
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Stress is a huge problem already, and as we enter the holiday season it will only accumulate more. This is a great guide for stress in the workplace, having less is beneficial to employees and employers.
Yes there are foods that do improve your brain function. I have fibromyalgia and suffer from “brain fog” so I am always looking for healthier ways to eat to stay on an even keel, hopefully someday with less medications. Everyone needs to boost brain function, no matter the state of your health. You only get
[Last Updated: January 2nd 2013] Flax seed is so good for you, it has fiber, Omega 3’s, and a nice fresh nutty taste. I put ground flax in everything. Pancakes, homemade bread, pasta sauce, anything baked, casseroles, smoothies, etc. Here is a poster with pictures of what it should look like, I store mine sealed
This is a great poster! Six easy steps to help avoid coronary heart disease, the basics on how to treat it, and surgery basics. On the whole I think it’s better to try to avoid it as much as possible. An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure.
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Did you know bacteria from your phone can give you pinkeye, diarrhea, and/or the flu? We keep our cell phones close to our hearts, and our mouths, which are laden with bacteria. We also set them down in public bathrooms, restaurants, the gym, wherever we happen to be every day. This hazard goes unnoticed by
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