What if there was a pill that could reduce our risk of chronic diseases with no side effects? What if it would help keep our …
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Beware of Vitamin Supplements
There is an adage that says that if a little is good, more must be better. This saying does not hold true for vitamins, since …
Read More »Warning Signs of Diabetes
In 2007, the American Diabetes Association stated there were 23.6 million adults and children in the United States, or 7.8% of the population, who had …
Read More »The Problem with Fructose
It’s old news that many of us are gaining weight and increasing our risk for chronic disease. Researchers are still trying to put their finger …
Read More »Want a Drink?
Alcohol flows regularly in our society. We see beer at sporting events; wine in many restaurants to accompany a meal or even at events such …
Read More »The Right Direction
Picture yourself lost in a forest. You are alone and desperately want to find your way out. You haven’t a clue which direction to hike, …
Read More »It’s All About Movement
Let’s face it! Exercising isn’t fun or something that most of us really choose to do. For many of us busy moms, exercise just doesn’t …
Read More »The First Five Minutes
Staying physically active can help prevent or delay some diseases, like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Exercise can even help people who struggle with depression …
Read More »Preventing Back Pain
Life keeps us busy walking or running, sitting or lying down. There’s really no time to think about our backs that is… unless we get …
Read More »Why You Need Protein
When my daughter was little, she enjoyed stacking building blocks as towers and watching them fall. We would giggle together as they came tumbling down …
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