Live in Wellness Now Blog

You are Not Your Disease

by Barbara B. Appelbaum 22. February 2012 06:00
If you or someone you know has an illness, do you (or they) feel as if people treat them like their disease? Recently there was a great article about Ann Romney who, like me, has Multiple Sclerosis. Aside from her husband’s politics, the article is filled with hope, admiration and energy. She define... [More]

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Baby Boomer’s Worst Fear

by Barbara B. Appelbaum 30. November 2011 07:00
Yes, I am a Baby Boomer and among the thousands of Americans who’s worst fear is developing Alzheimer’s disease as I age. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia (memory loss) that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Typically, symptoms develop slo... [More]

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Are you living a “sick” life or a “healthy” life?

by Barbara B. Appelbaum 9. November 2011 06:00
Many of you live a “sick” life. Namely, you react when you get sick. You have a medicine cabinet filled with over-the-counter medications to take for pain, coughs, colds, allergies, stomach upset, etc. When you don’t feel well, you respond by taking some sort of medication to relieve the symptoms. T... [More]

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Foods to Fight Inflammation

by Barbara B. Appelbaum 2. November 2011 08:00
We all know that eating fresh fruits and vegetables are good for us.  Did you know that they are also the foundation of an anti-inflammatory diet?  If you suffer from any inflammation from arthritis, MS or any other illness, try adding more fresh fruits and veggies to your daily diet. ... [More]

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Am I Losing My Mind?

by Barbara B. Appelbaum 5. October 2011 08:00
One of the biggest fears facing baby boomers is memory loss. As we age, we tend to forget things. And, depending what we forget, we begin to fear the worst like the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. First, let’s define age-related memory loss in simple terms: When you misplace your car keys, that’s bein... [More]

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Sunshine: Healthy or Not?

by Barbara B. Appelbaum 13. July 2011 07:00
Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers and accounts for almost half of all cancers in the United States.  According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 50% of Americans over the age of 65 will develop squamous cell or basal cell nonmelanoma skin cancers.  And, how you treat y... [More]

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Disease | Health | nature | Self-Care | Wellness | cancer | skin cancer

Be Inspired Wellness Summit Has Begun

by Barbara B. Appelbaum 15. June 2011 07:00
Wow! On Monday the Be Inspired Wellness Summit kicked off with two amazing speakers!  First was James E. Zechman, CEO and Co-Founder of Alternative Medicine Integration.  Jim spoke about behavior modification, accountability, stress, and the importance of sleep and vitamin D.  Altho... [More]

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Last Chance to Register!

by Barbara B. Appelbaum 8. June 2011 07:00
      The FREE Be Inspired Wellness Summit starts in just a few days!      Register now to learn from my team of experts about: · Finding your “Sweet Spot” career; · Achieving the Summit of your Life via Integrative Medicine; · Boosting your spirits, sparking... [More]

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Overcome Adversity; Recognize the GIFT*

by Barbara B. Appelbaum 1. June 2011 07:00
Overcoming adversity is truly one of life’s gifts.  When faced with a challenge, see the opportunity that lies within. Take a moment to see the GIFT*: Get Clear Increase Awareness Focus Take Action   Discover Choice, Live Purposefully & Be Well – create a paradigm... [More]

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