Have you ever heard the phrase “your word is your wand“? It’s a powerful concept that suggests how we speak and how we use language can shape our reality. This is especially true when it comes to our health and bodies. Our words have the power to create, energize, and inspire. When we speak positively…
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Let’s talk about something important: staying active as we age. It’s easy to think you should slow down and take things easy as you age. But the truth is, staying active is one of the best things you can do for your physical, mental, and social health. Have you heard of active aging? It’s…
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Aging of the skin is a natural process by which the collagen and elastin that keep your skin looking firm and youthful begin to decline, which results in wrinkles. Cell production and cell quality also diminish over time resulting in wrinkles. Unfortunately, these factors are out of our control. The influences that are within our…
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It’s no secret that antioxidants are incredibly beneficial to good health. It’s believed the antioxidants in food can help prevent cancer, reverse or slow aging, enhance your immune system, increase your energy and improve heart and other organ health. Given all we know about antioxidants and their beneficial properties, it’s amazing more people don’t…
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Many of us have health-related goals, such as losing weight, quitting smoking, or joining the neighborhood health club. While it is common to set high goals, experts say that setting smaller goals could do more for our health. “Small steps are achievable and are easier to fit into your daily routine,” says James O….
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It is a common misconception that coconut oil is bad for you. However, people worldwide are experiencing the healthy benefits of using coconut oil. Here are the top 7 reasons you should use coconut oil instead of other oils. Coconut oil doesn’t turn into fat in your body. Unlike many other common…
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When you’re stressed out, the foods you turn to may most likely be traditional ‘comfort’ foods. Think big meals, take-out, fatty foods, sweet foods, and alcohol. Let’s face it – we’ve all found comfort in a tasty meal, a bottle of beer, or a glass of wine when we’ve been stressed out or upset about…
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Unless you’ve been under a rock, you’ve probably heard many experts recommend regular meditation practice for stress relief, reduced blood pressure, weight management, anxiety, mood, and overall health. I’ve been meditating regularly for over six years. But I still remember the time when I didn’t meditate daily. Back then, I thought that meditating was mystical…
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Do you ever struggle with getting a good night’s sleep? I never used to have this problem. I would lay my head on the pillow, and seconds later, I would be out cold until the alarm went off in the morning. Back then, I only averaged five to six hours of sleep per…
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We all know that sleep is essential, but statistically, about 70% of American adults are sleep deprived. Sleep may be as crucial to your health as diet and exercise as you get older. You need that time overnight to allow your body to repair and restore. And this is crucial because if you’re not getting…
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