Do you really know how much sugar you consume on a daily basis? Chances are you probably don’t know. If you consume packaged foods, you are likely eating much more than you realize. Sugar appears in so many products you wouldn’t expect to find it in. How about canned soup or salad dressing? It’s in…
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It’s a new day, a new month, a new year and a new decade. What are you going to do with this clean slate you’ve been given? As I do every quarter, I am participating in the 31 day Ultimate Blog Challenge which is an opportunity to post my thoughts and expand my reach. In…
Read MoreNot really…I’m just taking some time off from the blog to focus on other things including some exciting changes and new programs I’ll be offering in 2020. I’ll be back in January. Until then…Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Joyous Kwanzaa and if I missed your special holiday, I wish you all the joy and happiness of…
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As I start yet another day of over-commitment and not enough time, I’m re-posting this today for me probably more than anyone else, but please read on as you might recognize yourself in at least part of it. Do you feel like you are up to your elbows in alligators all the time? Do you…
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Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease that causes the body’s immune system to perceive the thyroid as a foreign substance and attacks it. More women than men are affected by Hashimoto’s and it is the most common reason a person develops hypothyroidism, which is a low functioning thyroid. Hashimoto’s is treatable with medication, but left…
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Have you ever heard of cannabidiol? Maybe you’re familiar with the heavily marketed version called CBD oil. There is so much information out there about it but it’s important to determine which is real and which is hype. CBD is one of the active ingredients in marijuana and comes from the hemp plant. CBD on…
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Yoga has so many benefits. One of the ways it is beneficial is in the effect it has on the brain and science is taking an interest as seen in this article. Yoga has been known to reduce anxiety while increasing cognitive function. It increases overall brain activity which is associated with increased size of the…
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Even though the cold weather is here, it’s still important to stay hydrated. I would argue it’s even more important in the winter than the summer. In the summer you’re more likely to feel thirsty than you are in the winter. Drinking water is one of the easiest and cheapest ways you have to improve…
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