Do you know those days when you feel a stirring in your heart. Perhaps you have dusted off a bicycle recently because of that stirring…
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Let me first start off by saying I did try to exercise at the beginning, when the COVID Stay at Home Orders were first issued. Prior to that, I had finally gotten into a really solid gym routine, which often included a sauna or massage bed reward at the end. I know how hard it is to get motivated again, so I tried, I really tried to t find a way to continue that at home, it was a struggle with Netflix and books, and NO massage bed or gym friends to hold me accountable…
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When the Pandemic hit the US, we were ordered Stay “safe at home” to limit the spread of COVID-19. Many people immediately went stir crazy at the thought of not leaving their premises. I, however, have always enjoyed the solitude of weekends and school holidays…
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There is a paradox that we as women often find ourselves in. On the one hand, we are expected to be super women in all aspects of our life. We are expected to juggle family, family crisis, work, work crisis, and all other matters of life and death with ease and success. And because we live in one of the most prosperous countries in the world, we are expected to be happy, joyful, put together women on a daily basis as we master the chaos around us.
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I know this picture is harsh and I am not going to apologize. I have a family member going through cancer treatment who just had a PET Scan. As a result I did some research. I wish I could say I was shocked about what I learned. I have heard for years about how "sugar feeds cancer," yet because of the addictive nature of this nasty drug, I could not put sugar down.
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Often, we’re our own worst enemy. Procrastination, self-doubt, denial, and laziness are just some of the ways we hold ourselves back from achieving true success…
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Modern society teaches us that the best measures of success are productivity and achievement. However, this perspective takes its toll on our health, especially when it comes to sleep.
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When you’re a cancer survivor you get asked about your story a lot. When you share your story and others share theirs, you start to recognize yourself in those stories…
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In today’s society, many of us approach life full speed ahead. Low-grade stress, in the form of worry, is our constant companion. Often we’re concerned about work, family life, and finances. Sometimes this leads us to cram more activities into or eke more productivity out of every day. It is as if we’ve become hamsters on a wheel and forget that we have a choice about whether or not to get off that wheel…
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No matter where you are in life, exercising is an excellent way to relieve stress. Finishing what you have started is a great accomplishment. Finish the race and let the accomplishments be your gift to you...
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36 times this week – I lost or forgot something. I counted! I actually documented it on my phone because I was afraid I would forget the number!
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Raw cacao beans contain more than 320 various antioxidants. No other product in the world can be compared to it!
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With a support group, perseverance, and determination, anyone can get through difficult circumstances. I know this… because I’m doing it! You can too!
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With cold and flu season still looming, many of us are washing our hands more than ever – meaning those hands can get even more dried out than the rest of your body.
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women over 50. Cardiovascular disease including coronary artery disease and stroke are twice as likely to cause death than all forms of cancer on a yearly basis...
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When I lost my job in 2013, the gym and doing ZUMBA® several times per week helped keep me sane. I not only lost 50 pounds, but I found a community of people (mostly women) that danced "like nobody's watching." No judgment – just joy.
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I first heard about kombucha when my 25-year-old daughter and her friends were drinking it after a night of carousing. I thought it was an energy drink or vitamin detox and was interested. What I found out is that kombucha is a beverage produced by fermenting sweet tea with a culture of yeast and bacteria...
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Okay I know, I know- A LOT of things will make you fat, but I'm blaming mine on stress. I am quite sure that my love of all things chocolate, pizza, and beer have nothing to do with it!
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