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Happy 2019 everyone! As we ring in the new year, are you like me, asking yourself “where did 2018 go?” Many of the resolutions from one year ago may or may not have been realized. We may have experienced a detour or a momentary pause in the goals we set for ourselves. But guess what?, that…
Millions of Americans are taking dietary supplements in hopes of achieving optimal health. But B12 is one vitamin too few are aware they may be deficient in. So what is B12 and why is it important? B12 also known as Cobalamin is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for nerve cell function, DNA synthesis…
Great news for coffee lovers. Coffee drinkers may live longer according to a new study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). For a 10 year period, researchers followed nearly 500,000 adults in the United Kingdom and found that more coffee appears to be better. Here is what the study found: COFFEE…
Even in the midst of adversity, shock and confusion, an attitude of gratitude and gratefulness can bring you peace Be present, live in the moment and look for the simplest blessings in life that brings you joy and light. #inspire #motivate #attitudeofgratitude #liveyourbestlife #eyeswideopen #glasshalffullattitude
We all have hopes and dreams. But how many of us are actually taking the steps to live out those dreams? What’s holding you back? Is the fear of failure crippling you? Are you crippled by your own fear of success? Is the hard work that it will take giving you pause? Are the…
Okay, its mid week and perhaps you are running low on energy. You are feeling a little stressed thinking about the demands at work and wondering if you have the stamina to follow through on the responsibilities waiting for you at home. The idea of slaving in front of a hot stove tonight doesn’t seem…
The American Academy of Pediatrics set forth new guidelines for fruit juice consumption in children and babies. The rising rates of childhood obesity and dental cavities are the reasons for the new guidelines. In previous years, the Academy advised against offering fruit juice to children under the age of 6 months. The big shift in the new guidelines…
“Clean your plate!” How often did you hear that as a child? From childhood we are encouraged to eat until our stomach is full and stretched to the max. Compounding the situation, our plates are pilled high with large portions of food. Unfortunately, we carry this learned behavior into adulthood. Eating large portions is an…
Have you become a bit lax in your physical activity? Or, are you having trouble getting back on track? Or, maybe you haven’t started yet? No worries, one way to reboot and kick start your fitness routine is by training for a 5K. A 5K is 3.1 mile race; you can choose to walk, run…
Wow, its Monday, May 15, 2017. Where is the year going? How often is it that we feel life is moving too fast? Perhaps you started out 2017 with one of the more common new year resolutions which is to lose weight, get fit, eat healthy and become more active. Where are you in your…