When we talk about nutrition, most of us assume we’re talking about the food we put in our mouths. Have you ever considered lifestyle as part of your nutrition? In an integrative approach to nutrition, lifestyle is considered “primary” food while what you eat is considered “secondary” food. What con...
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We are well into the New Year and I am refreshed and excited for what lies ahead. Typically I use this time to reflect on my previous year; did I meet my goals, what exciting things happened and did anything unexpectedly prevent me from moving forward. Last year I set several goals for myself and ac...
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The holidays are supposed to be about being grateful, taking time off from work and relaxing with family. The reality is that can be far from the truth. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s you have more to do, increased year-end deadlines at work, people to see, places to go, etc. There’s a lot of p...
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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...
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Thanksgiving is tomorrow plus there are a multitude of holiday celebrations between now and the end of the year. It’s a time of celebration yet what many people don’t realize, it is also a time of challenge. You may find yourself challenged by a feeling of obligation to “have a good time” when you r...
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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...
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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. ...
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Recently I saw this posted on Facebook and wanted to share it. Life really boils down to choice. Many of us spend a lifetime “shoulding” all over ourselves. How would it feel to choose instead of doing what you think you should? I grew up being the “good little girl” doin...
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Lately I’ve heard a lot of talk about Baby Boomers needing to reinvent themselves. What does that mean exactly? If you are not happy with the direction your life has gone, does that mean you need to “reinvent yourself” and completely change who you are? That sounds like a lot of work and frankly, a ...
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Have you heard the old saying, “Fake it ‘til you make it?” Well, sometimes “faking” it takes more energy than being authentic. Take time to evaluate what it is you’re doing. Decide whether or not it’s really allowing you to be true to you. Once you’ve made that conclusion, you can move forward authe...
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