Because not everything works for everybody, and some things may not be available where you live, or to your pocketbook, I will post as many of these as I can find. The best cure is prevention, eat well, move well, stay hydrated, and get enough rest!
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There are 4 things you can never recover: the stone;after the throw the word; after it’s said. the occasion; after it’s missed. the time; after it’s gone.
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Aimee Mullins: A Breakthrough Story Aimee Mullins initially received international attention as an athlete in media. Born without fibulae in both legs, Aimee’s medical prognosis was bleak; she would never walk and would spend the rest of her life on a wheelchair. Therefore, the doctors amputated both her legs below the knee on her first birthday.
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This is an amazing poster, we should all do these things as often as possible. Zealously believe in good is my personal favorite. Be kind. You never know when your actions are changing someone’s life, try to change it for the better.
Health experts say that even one glass of soda a day is too much. Preliminary data from the National Institute of Health shows that people who drink diet soda suffer from depression more than people who drink coffee. Around half of adults surveyed stated they drink at least one soda daily, and about 2/3 drink
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Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 teaspoons all purpose flour 1 cup low-fat (2%) milk Kosher salt 2 tablespoons Neufchatel or low-fat cream cheese 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 12 ounces fresh fettuccine Freshly ground pepper Directions
They are such a superfood! And delicious! I cannot say enough good things about them, except that I have a beautiful ripe one on my counter, I think it must be lunchtime!
So many of us have a hard time finding half an hour a day to work out, and if you get a half hour lunch it’s hard to exercise if you need to get to a gym, even an employee gym, get a workout in, and get back to your desk, let alone eat. You
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This has been one interesting week. I always thought of myself as a label reader, but I have realized how often I look only at the size of the ingredient list, for the inclusion of a few items I avoid, and for too many things I can’t pronounce. I found hidden sugar in places I
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Exercise is important, if you want to lose weight, or maintain a level of fitness it is essential. There are many health problems that stop people from exercising, much of this is related to chronic pain and fatigue, believe me, I know. That does not mean you should give up! Even comatose patients are given
At age 24 Lindsay Ess was a bubbly, beautiful, active recent college graduate with a degree in fashion who also worked as a model. She went in for surgery to correct an intestinal blockage caused by Crohn’s Disease, developed a massive infection, and doctors were forced to remove both feet and hands to save her
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Having a chronic illness is enough of a burden to bear, but when it’s a rare disease it can be even harder. People who are very sick have to find their own doctors, do their own research, struggle with family and friends who just don’t understand, not to mention cope with the fact that their
We all need at least a few minutes at least once a day to recharge, to replenish the well, to become at peace with ourselves and the world. A wise man once told me if you can manage 10 minutes a day, 30 minutes once a week, and at least half of a day once
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In addition to the healthy foods with naturally occurring sugar like fruit and some vegetables, (think corn, beets, and potatoes) over 50% of our daily sugar intake comes from processed foods. Avoiding sugar can be difficult as it is hidden in so many foods, many of them that do not taste sweet. Sugar is found
Which one would you rather be? I have days that the scarcity concept overwhelms me, but I do make a conscious effort to spend the majority of my time live life in abundance and gratitude, it’s a much more peaceful place to be.
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Talk about inspiration! I could plan days of menus just looking at this poster for inspiration and shopping lists! The trick to a healthy lifestyle is enjoying real food that is delicious, and moving your body in ways that you enjoy and that make you feel good. Enjoy!
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Sugar consumption in America is totally out of control. In 1997 Americans devoured 7.3 billion pounds of candy, spent 23.1 billion dollars on candy and gum, and ate an average of 6 regular size candy bars per week. This costs $54 billion annually to the dental industry. In 1915 the average sugar consumption was 15-20
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Wow, I had no idea. The things I keep learning about how our bodies really work is amazing to me. I do believe this refers only to supplements, not to those eaten in the course of a healthy diet. A great poster and learning tool!
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