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5 Ways to Prevent Our Top 2 Killers

5 Ways to Prevent Our Top 2 Killers

  My, how February has risen in prominence. It used to be most well-known for Valentine’s Day and then in later years, Presidents Day.  (I guess you can count Groundhog Day too if you’d like—Punxsutawney Phil would be pleased.) Well, February has stepped up even more, because not only is it National Cancer Prevention Month, but it’s recognized as American Heart Month as well. Who knew that humble February—the month during which I would officially...

Feb 02, 2022 4 comments

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Going through menopause? This can help!

Going through menopause? This can help!

  Here are a couple of funny quotes about menopause to start your day with a smile: Wouldn’t it be amazing if we burned as many calories in a hot flash as we did doing a 5-mile run? I swear, if my memory were any worse, I could plan my own surprise party. Although it can be the subject of many jokes and even a hit musical comedy, for women who have gone though it...

Jan 31, 2022 1 comment

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Do you have too much fat?  How to tell.

Do you have too much fat? How to tell.

  I don’t think I’ll be shocking you off your chair this morning if I say that excess body fat is generally not a good thing. But in terms of your health, not all body fat is created equal! What matters more is the type of fat you’re carrying and where it’s located. Here’s what I mean: Fat types and areas of accumulation Your body has two types of fat—subcutaneous and visceral. Subcutaneous fat is...

Jan 27, 2022 5 comments

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10 Smart strategies for a longer life

10 Smart strategies for a longer life

  Here is a startling statistic to wake you up on this Monday morning. For the first time ever, children of today are not expected to live as long as their parents. Despite all our scientific and medical “advances,” we continue to get sicker and sicker…and eventually our life expectancy will start to decrease in future generations. Now the begging question here is: What in the world is going on? Well, there are many factors...

Jan 25, 2022 4 comments

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Eight tests you must ask your doctor to run

Eight tests you must ask your doctor to run

  Millions of people vowed in the late hours of December 31st, 2021 to improve their health in some way in the year 2022. If that includes you, pat yourself on the back!  While most people start by striving to eat healthier and exercise, seeing your doctor for a checkup is also a good idea to get on the road to a healthier you. But beware! Because although you may get a clean bill of...

Jan 14, 2022 1 comment

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The worst diet advice I’ve ever seen

The worst diet advice I’ve ever seen

  As a holistic nutrition coach, when I see the horrible diet advice out there that people are given or see on “health” sites or in magazines, it makes me seethe. No wonder nearly 8 out of 10 of us are sick, overweight and medicated. And one of the biggest problems is that many sources of dreadful advice appear to be credible! For example, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends calorie-free drinks (AKA artificial sweeteners),...

Jan 12, 2022 7 comments

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