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Yoga For Your Brain

By Karen | December 6, 2019 |

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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Water Is Not Just For Hot Weather

By Karen | December 5, 2019 |

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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These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things

By Karen | December 4, 2019 |

Portion control, periodic weight checks, regular exercise, making good food choices, figuring out which foods are good and which are not…these can drive a person crazy. But they don’t have to drive you crazy. Here are some pointers to help you make sense of all the conflicting information you are constantly bombarded with. Fat is…

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How Do You See Yourself?

By Karen | December 3, 2019 |

Most of my reading is in the area of personal development. I attend conferences, listen to podcasts and generally immerse myself in learning how to ‘mind my mind’. While I don’t consider myself a pessimist, I don’t always see the glass as half full. I’ve come a long way in my mindset after years of…

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Are You Getting Enough?

By Karen | December 2, 2019 |

We’ve often heard that Vitamin D is the sunshine vitamin. That’s because upon exposure to the sun, our bodies manufacture Vitamin D. But, we can also get it from food and supplements. But why is Vitamin D so important? There are several reasons for us to maintain a healthy level of this vitamin, that isn’t…

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Holiday Stress…How Do You Deal?

By Karen | December 1, 2019 |

‘Tis the season…the season for lots of food, the season for shopping, the season for baking,  the season for socializing and the season for any number of things, including lots of stress. We overspend, overeat, overextend ourselves by overcommitting. Holiday stress can lead to depression, anxiety and unhealthy behaviors. It’s important when in the throes…

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Exercise…It Does a Body Good

By Karen | December 1, 2019 |

I attached the picture of these 50 reasons to exercise to give some incentive to move your body regularly. But I also want to share with you the benefits that I’ve enjoyed since committing to daily exercise. Here are a few of the changes I see happening in my body the more I exercise: I…

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Aging Gracefully May Not Be Popular But It’s So Much Easier

By Karen | November 29, 2019 |

The best is yet to be. I read this article recently and it really resonated with me. We live in a youth obsessed society and are constantly bombarded with messages that we should do anything possible to delay the inevitable effects that living a long life will have on our skin, body, mind and belief system.…

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