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Weight Loss Trends

New weight loss trends pop up what seems like every day. Before giving one a go, learn what they are and which ones may work for you.

Food on the Go! Bars are Eating Up the Competition

The bar market is thriving amid hectic lifestyles, but read the ingredients list before substituting a meal. Sell your oven. Empty your cupboards. There’s no need for a mixer or food processor. Keep the fridge for drinks, and maybe the blender. Eating has never been easier. The trick? Bars, bars and more

Exercise as Good as Medicine in Treating Heart Disease

Research findings published in the British Medical Journal reveal that exercise is ‘as good as medicine’ in the treatment of heart diseases, and should be built-in when new drugs are being developed and tried. It said although limited in quantity, existing randomized trial evidence on exercise interventions suggests that exercise and

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Eat right, sleep tight!

I am a huge proponent of feeding our kids well. They are our future. Their little bodies are growing like weeds, and their brains are being fueled by their food. But so are ours. Our brains might not grow as fast as our children’s, but they are being used and taxed,

Blueberries, Apples…May Reduce Diabetes Risk

Blueberries, Apples, Grapes May Reduce Diabetes Risk A new study suggests that eating more fruit, particularly blueberries, grapes and apples, but not drinking fruit juice, may reduce diabetes risk. Fruit add a variety of necessary vitamins and minerals to the diet. All fruits vary in nutritional value and some

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Balance Progressions Specialist Course

*NEW COURSE*: Balance Progressions Specialist Course AFPA 6.0 CEC’s balance training is essential for everyone. People of all ages and abilities need to improve their balance. Bring more diversity and challenge to your group or personal training sessions with balance training exercises. More than 100 static balance training drills and progressions designed

FOOD SENSITIVITIES MAKE YOU FAT AND SICK

Food sensitivities affect 75% of the population, having a profound impact on their health and weight. A common scenario is an adult with a food sensitivity to gluten or dairy. Their symptoms are vague (constipation, headache, weight gain) and their exposure is frequent (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), so the connection is

Whole-Food, Plant-Based Living Reaches the Masses

Take Heart! Whole-Food, Plant-Based Living Will (Slowly) Reach the Masses By Doug Lisle, Ph.D. | Posted on September 17, 2013 Once you know the connection between dietary choices and health, watching other people eat can be a gruesome sight. It can seem like you are