Love Yourself

Valentine’s Day is approaching and love is in the air.  However, the most important love of your life should be you.  Do you love who you are on the inside and outside? Loving yourself is about taking a realistic look in the mirror and accepting the person that you see there.  None of us are

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Asleep at the Wheel of Life

Have you ever been driving your car and suddenly realized you’ve been driving for miles, maybe even reached your destination, but didn’t remember doing the driving? This is the common phenomenon of unconscious driving. Some call it automatic pilot.  It may also be called unconscious competence – engaging in an activity without realizing how you

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Cut Back on Meat and Eat More Protein Rich Vegetables

Cutting back on meat reduces the risks of cancer and heart disease.  Try adding some protein rich vegetables to your meals everyday to create better health.  Choose from the list of vegetables and their protein percentages. Alfalfa sprouts = 40% Artichoke =29% Asparagus = 25% Avocado = 22% Bamboo shoots = 26% Beet Greens = 22%

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Remote Health Coaching as Effective as Face-To-Face Contact

Research shows that health coaching can help people improve their health, happiness, and quality of life.  Online or or phone coaching is equally effective as programs requiring face-to-face interaction.  Read the  findings of a new study  presented at the  American Heart Association’s annual meeting.    

Energize!

Find yourself dragging by the midday?  Here are some tips to help you rev up and energize: Get 6-8 hours of sleep each night. Eat balanced, nutritious meals and healthy snacks and remember that a good breakfast is a great way to “jump-start” your day. Take mini breaks to stand up, stretch and move around

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The Holidays: How to Have More Joy, Less Stress

The holidays are upon us again! Each year it seems like they sneak up faster than the year before; but I assure you, there is exactly the same number of weeks each year! One of the reasons we feel like the holidays are so sneaky is because we haven’t planned for them. Thanksgiving and Christmas

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Lighten Up Before You Burn Out!

Stress is an unavoidable part of life for everyone.  In order to minimize stress pay attention to the cause or circumstances of stress — where you were or your physical and emotional state. Life events such as traffic, work and family increase stress. Find healthy ways to cope with stress. Recognize that stress depletes energy

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Is Self-Confidence Important to Well-being?

Do you exude grace and self-confidence when you walk into a room?  Do you command attention without asking for it?  Self-confidence is so important to our well-being, women that have it, know it and if you want it.  How can you become more self-confident? Do you know a woman who exudes confidence?  What is it

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20 Reasons Why Sugar Ruins Your Health

1. Sugar can suppress the immune system. 2. Sugar interferes with absorption of calcium and magnesium. 3. Sugar can weaken eyesight. 4. Sugar can cause hypoglycemia. 5. Sugar can cause a rapid rise of adrenaline levels in children. 6. Sugar contributes to obesity. 7. Sugar can cause arthritis. 8. Sugar can cause heart disease and

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Deep breathing can help you relax

Deep breathing is a good way to relax. Try it a couple of times every day. Here’s how to do it: 1. Sit in a chair or lie down. 2. Rest your hands on your abdomen. 3. Slowly count to four and inhale through your nose. Feel your abdomen rise. Hold it for a second.

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