Mediterranean style eating outdoes low fat diet in combating heart disease. You have perhaps heard me rant on the benefits of a Mediterranean-style diet? Why do I love it? Let me count the ways! A huge variety of delicious foods from which to choose: poultry, fish, even certain red meats and cheeses. A rainbow of […]
May 29, 2013
Zen Imagery- Moving Meditation and Energy Exercises
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The benefits of meditation and qi movement together. Zen Imagery is a gentle way to open the body, calm the mind and move the qi energy. Suitable for all fitness levels No prior experience needed Relaxing AND energizing Classes are on second Saturdays of the month. Last class for the summer is July 13th! (We’ll […]
May 29, 2013
Keeping Your (and Your Child’s) Skin Beautiful!
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I met donMonique Joyce this year at the CCBC Women’s Expo. I felt an immediate connection and soon found out that we are kindred spirits in trying to make the world a better place! donMonique’s son Kevin inspired her to offer a safe, organic line of products for babies and young children. She is supported in her […]
Mar 4, 2013
MORE SCIENCE ON ACUPUNCTURE’S EFFECTIVENESS
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Meta-study confirms acupuncture’s positive effect on pain relief. The in September of 2012 the Archives of Internal Medicine reported a study that proved acupuncture to be effective at relieving pain. Areas evaluated were neck and back pain, shoulder pain, chronic headaches and osteoarthritis. The study was a meta-analysis, which looks at all available clinical trials, […]
Feb 8, 2013
LOOKING FOR AN EASY WAY TO SAVE MONEY ON HEALTHCARE?
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You can reduce healthcare costs and illness- it’s easy! It can all be done with one tiny tablet a day of Vitamin D. You probably know that Vitamin D stamped out rickets long ago. The role of Vitamin D in osteoporosis is also public knowledge. But Vitamin D does much more! Vitamin D: A Powerhouse of […]
Dec 21, 2012
EASY RECIPE FOR HEALTHY HOLIDAY TREAT
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Recipe for a healthy and easy holiday dessert. The holidays are a time to splurge a bit when it comes to food! But who says you can’t have it all? This confection is delicious, healthy and something unique for a party or gift. It is sweet, satisfying and chewy. I’ve been making it for years […]
Nov 29, 2012
EASY, NUTRITIOUS AND DELICIOUS LENTIL SOUP RECIPE
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Easy main course soup recipe Last night was my turn to cook. Time got away from me and left me in a last minute rush to create a culinary masterpiece. I found this recipe and pulled out of the dinnertime nose dive! This will take less than an hour to prepare, from beginning to dishing […]
Nov 23, 2012
HOW TO INCREASE MEMORY
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EXERCISE INCREASES MEMORY AND BRAIN FUNCTION. Would you invest 30 minutes a day to have a younger brain? Studies show you can easily reduce brain shrinkage, increase your brain’s gray matter and protect the white matter from damage. In other words, you can actually INCREASE your memory and improve brain function . And you can […]
Nov 14, 2012
PROBIOTICS BENEFIT IMMUNE SYSTEM AND IMPROVE DIGESTION- AND MORE!
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Probiotics and immune health- some things you may not know! With it’s typical brilliance, Chinese medicine understood the connection between immune health and the digestive tract centuries ago. Now modern science confirms that from a Western perspective. Today we know that approximately 70% of our immunity is in our gut. Billions of microscopic organisms, generally known […]
Nov 9, 2012
EATING MORE VEGETABLES IMPROVES MOOD
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British study shows satisfaction with life and happiness increases with a vegetable-rich diet. It is no news that a healthy, Mediterranean-style diet improves mental function and mood. Now that fact is confirmed by a Dartmouth University research study on 80,000 Brits. To get the benefits, seven servings per day are the optimal amount as far […]
