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Hi! It’s Healthy Supplement Sundays! Today we’ll talk about why iron is so important for health. Find out what iron is and what it does in your body, what foods provide it, and about iron supplements. Dr. Nicolle Martin Dr. Nicolle is double board-certified in Family Medicine and Preventive Medicine. As one of the nation’s most…
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Hello and welcome to Cancer Prevention Saturdays! Today we’ll talk about tea and cancer prevention. Here is a fact sheet that summarizes the results of studies about tea and cancer prevention. Includes information about the ingredients of tea and safety considerations regarding tea consumption. I would love to give you a free resource sheet to support your overall wellness.…
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Hi! Welcome to Fit, Food, and Fun Fridays! Today we’ll talk about the surprising benefits to meal repetition. Have you ever considered eating the same type of meals each day? It makes meal planning and shopping easier, and depending on your food choices, supports weight loss as well. There are many benefits to eating the same things…
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Welcome to Diabetes Prevention Thursdays! Today, let’s talk about diabetic weight-loss tips and tricks to promote remission. Type two diabetes (T2D) is a chronic condition without a cure, and it happens when you become more and more resistant to insulin, which is supposed to regulate your blood glucose levels.   On a positive note, research into…
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It’s Wellness Wednesdays! We’ll talk about 8 tips to boost your immune system. You might be sabotaging your immune system without even know it. Many common lifestyle habits can have a negative effect on the health of your immune system.   A poor immune system can leave you more vulnerable to illnesses like the common cold…
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Hello. This is Heart Health Tuesdays! Today, we’ll talk about advances in treating cholesterol to manage heart disease. Even though our bodies need cholesterol, too much of the ‘bad’ kind of cholesterol, called low-density lipoprotein (LDL), can cause serious health issues. These include plaque deposits that increase your risk of heart disease, heart attacks, or stroke. Just…
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Hello and welcome to Motivation and Mindset Mondays! Today, let’s talk about lessons learned from grief. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, divorce, or the loss of a job, we all have to deal with grief at some point. Grief is a normal healing process. After all, your life has been permanently changed when you…
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Hi! It’s Healthy Supplement Sundays! Today we’ll talk about thiamin and why it’s good for us. Find out what thiamin is and what it does in your body, what foods provide it, and about thiamin supplements. Dr. Nicolle Martin Dr. Nicolle is double board-certified in Family Medicine and Preventive Medicine. As one of the nation’s most…
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Hello and welcome to Cancer Prevention Saturdays! Today we’ll talk about what you can do to reduce your risk of ovarian cancer. There is no known way to prevent ovarian cancer, but there are few things that may lower a woman’s chance of getting ovarian cancer. http://!--%20Markup%20for%20HTML%20(Ovarian%20Cancer%20Prevention)%20--div%20class='rid_72bfa3c9_128744'%20data-apiroot='//tools.cdc.gov/api'%20data-mediatype='html'%20data-mediaid='128744'%20data-stripscripts='true'%20data-stripanchors='false'%20data-stripimages='false'%20data-stripcomments='true'%20data-stripstyles='true'%20data-cssclasses='syndicate'%20data-ids=''%20data-xpath=''%20data-oe='utf-8'%20data-of='xhtml'%20data-ns='cdc'%20data-postprocess=''%20data-nw='true'%20data-iframe='true'%20data-cdc-widget='syndicationIframe'%20data-apiembedsrc='//tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/html/js/embed-2.0.3.js'%20data-iframeembedsrc='//tools.cdc.gov/TemplatePackage/contrib/widgets/tp-widget-external-loader.js'/divscript%20src='//tools.cdc.gov/TemplatePackage/contrib/widgets/tp-widget-external-loader.js'%20/scriptnoscriptYou%20need%20javascript%20enabled%20to%20view%20this%20content%20or%20go%20to%20a%20href='//tools.cdc.gov/api/v2/resources/media/128744/noscript'source%20URL/a./noscript I would love to give you a free resource sheet…
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It’s often hard to keep up with a demanding life and still find time to work out. You may be wondering what will happen if you stop doing regular workouts. This is a common question. Unfortunately, there are negative consequences to not exercising anymore. So the answer, more accurately, becomes a matter of what you’ll be…
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 Understanding the type of diabetes you have is part one of this journey. However, research in the pursuit of a cure for type one diabetes (T1D) and type two diabetes (T2D) has unveiled more interesting treatment supplementation options.   No one deserves to suffer from the potential complications of this debilitating condition, and using the…
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Joints form the connections between your bones. Your joints help support your body weight and allow you to move comfortably. You use them for everything from bending your leg to nodding your head. Some joints, like the ones in your skull, don’t even move. Others, like your elbows and knees, carry a heavy work load.…
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Your diet plays a huge role in your overall health, especially when it comes to preventing and managing heart disease. Common causes of heart disease, including high blood sugar and high cholesterol, are made worse by a poor diet. If you eat meals high in processed sugar, sodium, and fats, your heart will suffer for it. Therefore,…
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The most challenging and meaningful part of your meditation practice may begin after you rise up off your cushion. If you take the insights you acquire during meditation and apply them to your daily routines, it can change your life! After all, you probably meditate for less than a half hour a day, which leaves a…
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Hi! It’s Healthy Supplement Sundays! Today we’ll talk about choline. Find out what choline is and what it does in your body, what foods provide it, and about choline supplements. I would love to give you a free resource sheet to support your overall wellness. Click the button below to receive your gift.  I really wanted to talk…
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Breast cancer is one of the most frightening diseases faced by today’s women. In fact, breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, after nonmelanoma skin cancer. About 13% of American women will develop breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. And, it is the second leading cause of cancer death among…
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Hi! Welcome to Fit, Food, and Fun Fridays! Today we’ll talk about easy ways to cut calories every day. If your goal is to lose weight rapidly, then it’s crucial to control your calories. The success of your weight loss journey depends on your ability to cut calories on a daily basis. Luckily, it’s not difficult to…
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Welcome to Diabetes Prevention Thursdays! Today, let’s talk about the biotechnical race to cure diabetes – part 2. Some advancements in research have potentially brought us closer to the goal of finding a cure or better method of treating type one (T1D) and type two diabetes (T2D). Both conditions can lead to serious complications. Let’s see…
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It’s Wellness Wednesdays! We’ll talk about detoxing with infrared saunas. Infrared saunas are the latest detox craze.   Infrared saunas promise a fast and easy way to detox your body. There are standalone saunas you can purchase for the home, or you can go to one at a spa. Are they safe and worth trying?  …
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Hello. This is Heart Health Tuesdays! Today, we’ll talk about heart disease’s connection to arrhythmias. Normally, your heart beats at a steady pace between about 60 to 100 beats per minute (bpm). However, in some cases, your heart may beat faster, slower, or in an irregular rhythm. This is known as heart arrhythmia. In many cases, a heart arrhythmia is…
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Hello and welcome to Motivation and Mindset Mondays! Today, let’s talk about 15 ways to be more comfortable during meditation. Meditation is a powerful tool for achieving inner peace and relaxation. It can help you manage stress, find greater sleep, and release endorphins. Meditation is good for your mind, but sometimes your body needs a…
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Hi! It’s Healthy Supplement Sundays! Today we’ll talk about why vitamin B12 is important for health. Find out what vitamin B12 is and what it does in your body, what foods provide it, and about vitamin B12 supplements. I would love to give you a free resource sheet to support your overall wellness. Click the button below to…
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Hello and welcome to Cancer Prevention Saturdays! Today we’ll talk about ways to reduce your risk of lung cancer. You can help lower your risk of lung cancer in the following ways. http://!--%20Markup%20for%20HTML%20(Lung%20Cancer%20Prevention)%20--div%20class='rid_3380ab21_128743'%20data-apiroot='//tools.cdc.gov/api'%20data-mediatype='html'%20data-mediaid='128743'%20data-stripscripts='true'%20data-stripanchors='false'%20data-stripimages='false'%20data-stripcomments='true'%20data-stripstyles='true'%20data-cssclasses='syndicate'%20data-ids=''%20data-xpath=''%20data-oe='utf-8'%20data-of='xhtml'%20data-ns='cdc'%20data-postprocess=''%20data-nw='true'%20data-iframe='true'%20data-cdc-widget='syndicationIframe'%20data-apiembedsrc='//tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/html/js/embed-2.0.3.js'%20data-iframeembedsrc='//tools.cdc.gov/TemplatePackage/contrib/widgets/tp-widget-external-loader.js'/divscript%20src='//tools.cdc.gov/TemplatePackage/contrib/widgets/tp-widget-external-loader.js'%20/scriptnoscriptYou%20need%20javascript%20enabled%20to%20view%20this%20content%20or%20go%20to%20a%20href='//tools.cdc.gov/api/v2/resources/media/128743/noscript'source%20URL/a./noscript I would love to give you a free resource sheet to support your overall wellness. Click the button below to receive your gift.  I really wanted…
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Hi! Welcome to Fit, Food, and Fun Fridays! Today we’ll talk about how to look skinnier without losing weight. We all want to look skinnier, don’t we? Don’t worry, you can look skinnier without losing any weight. Just by improving how you look and feel, you can feel more confident and attractive, too. Even if you’re not…
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Welcome to Diabetes Prevention Thursdays! Today, we’ll look at the biotechnical attempting to cure diabetes. Diabetes has become a global epidemic, affecting 422 million people, an increase from 100 million 24 years ago. With this trajectory, it’s become clear that developing a cure is a high priority.   The biotech industry is making tremendous strides, especially…
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It’s Wellness Wednesdays! We’ll talk about developing a healthy bedtime routine. Sleep is important, and it is possible to have a good night’s sleep. When you are sleep deprived, there are many negative health effects, including high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. And if you don’t sleep well, it can also make you feel…
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Hello. This is Heart Health Tuesdays! Today, we’ll talk about 3 major complications caused by heart disease. If you have heart disease, your heart is less efficient at pumping blood. The blood vessels throughout your body, which facilitate blood flow to various organs, may be damaged as well.These conditions can have significant harmful effects on your heart…
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Hello and welcome to Motivation and Mindset Mondays! Today, let’s talk about the top 5 reasons prayer and meditation can benefit your everyday life. It’s no secret that stress can be very unhealthy. As we grow older, the incidence of depression increases, as does the risk of heart disease and other diseases. Many experts believe…
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Hi! It’s Healthy Supplement Sundays! Today we’ll talk about calcium. Find out what calcium is and what it does in your body, what foods provide it, and about calcium supplements. I would love to give you a free resource sheet to support your overall wellness. Click the button below to receive your gift.  I really wanted to talk…
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Hello and welcome to Cancer Prevention Saturdays! Today we’ll give an overview on cancer prevention. I would love to give you a free resource sheet to support your overall wellness. Click the button below to receive your gift.  I really wanted to talk about this topic today because you can prevent cancer by living a healthy lifestyle and by…
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Hi! Welcome to Fit, Food, and Fun Fridays! Today we’ll talk about the portion control solution for dieters who’ve tried it all. Restaurants and grocery stores are dishing up bigger portions today. That’s one reason why you may be eating more than you realize if you’re looking up single servings on standard calorie charts. In fact, those…
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Welcome to Diabetes Prevention Thursdays! Today, let’s talk about the pros and cons of various traditional diabetic medications. Diabetes is no different from other chronic conditions in that it also requires treatment with medication. Type one (T1D) diabetics have to rely on insulin because their bodies cannot produce this glucose regulating hormone.   Type two (T2D)…
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It’s Wellness Wednesdays! We’ll talk about the top 5 health screenings for men over 50. As we age, there are necessary medical screenings that should be conducted on an annual or semi-annual basis. In order to live a healthy and fulfilling life, it’s crucial to be proactive and check your body to prevent life-threatening illnesses.  …
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Modern medical knowledge is constantly improving as scientists work to develop a better understanding of the intricate systems at work in our bodies. This includes how our hearts function and the effect heart disease has on our bodies. As we learn more about the processes that ensure our hearts function properly, heart disease treatments improve. This…
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Hello and welcome to Motivation and Mindset Mondays! Today, let’s talk about taking charge of your feelings through nondirective meditation. If you’re troubled by strong feelings and memories, nondirective meditation may help you sort things out. A recent study found that this form of meditation is more effective than regular rest or other kinds of meditation…
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Hi! It’s Healthy Supplement Sundays! Today we’ll talk about vitamin B6. Find out what vitamin B6 is and what it does in your body, what foods provide it, and about vitamin B6 supplements. I would love to give you a free resource sheet to support your overall wellness. Click the button below to receive your gift.  I…
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Hello and welcome to Cancer Prevention Saturdays! Today we’ll talk about ways to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. There are effective ways to reduce your risk of colorectal cancer. Read on… http://!--%20Markup%20for%20HTML%20(Colorectal%20Cancer%20Prevention)%20--div%20class='rid_bd05bd28_128802'%20data-apiroot='//tools.cdc.gov/api'%20data-mediatype='html'%20data-mediaid='128802'%20data-stripscripts='true'%20data-stripanchors='false'%20data-stripimages='false'%20data-stripcomments='true'%20data-stripstyles='true'%20data-cssclasses='syndicate'%20data-ids=''%20data-xpath=''%20data-oe='utf-8'%20data-of='xhtml'%20data-ns='cdc'%20data-postprocess=''%20data-nw='true'%20data-iframe='true'%20data-cdc-widget='syndicationIframe'%20data-apiembedsrc='//tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/html/js/embed-2.0.3.js'%20data-iframeembedsrc='//tools.cdc.gov/TemplatePackage/contrib/widgets/tp-widget-external-loader.js'/divscript%20src='//tools.cdc.gov/TemplatePackage/contrib/widgets/tp-widget-external-loader.js'%20/scriptnoscriptYou%20need%20javascript%20enabled%20to%20view%20this%20content%20or%20go%20to%20a%20href='//tools.cdc.gov/api/v2/resources/media/128802/noscript'source%20URL/a./noscript I would love to give you a free resource sheet to support your overall wellness. Click the button below to receive your gift.  I…
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Hi! Welcome to Fit, Food, and Fun Fridays! Today we’ll talk about getting rid of environmental triggers that make you gain weight. Environmental Triggers: A common reason why people gain weight is the unconscious habits they have developed throughout their lives. Our brains are hardwired to associate certain foods with certain emotions, even if we don’t consciously…
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Welcome to Diabetes Prevention Thursdays! Today, let’s talk about diabetic complications that promote research and development. Diabetes is a long-term condition that can possibly be reversed in some cases, and in other cases, it can be managed more efficiently to avoid potential complications. Learning about the dangerous complications of diabetes can help you take precautions to prevent…
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It’s Wellness Wednesdays! We’ll talk about some reasons why you should consider eating vegan for a week. Being a vegan has long been associated with health and wellness, and its popularity is growing, especially among those who do not consider themselves to be a part of the “lifestyles of health and wellness” crowd. And while…
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Hello. This is Heart Health Tuesdays! Today, we’ll talk about the 5 major causes of heart disease that you should avoid. So many of the choices you make every day can impact your heart health. Choosing to exercise and eat right every day is a decision that helps keep your heart in good working order, while opting…
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Hello and welcome to Motivation and Mindset Mondays! Today, let’s talk about 16 practical tips for meditation beginners. Meditation, particularly mindfulness meditation, has become extremely popular over the last few years. While meditation can be very simple, there are several common mistakes and misconceptions about meditation that you’ll want to avoid if you’re new to the…
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Hi! It’s Healthy Supplement Sundays. Today we’ll talk about pantothenic acid. Find out what pantothenic acid is and what it does in your body, what foods provide it, and about pantothenic acid supplements. I would love to give you a free resource sheet to support your overall wellness. Click the button below to receive your gift.  I…
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Hello! Welcome to Cancer Prevention Saturdays! I am Dr. Nicolle and I help busy professionals minimize their use of medications and maximize their health using integrative therapies and lifestyle change. Today we’ll talk about what you can do to reduce your risk of skin cancer. There are easy ways to protect yourself from UV rays and…
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Hi! Welcome to Fit, Food, and Fun Fridays! Today we’ll talk about what every baby boomer ought to know about going to the gym. Visiting a fitness center can be intimidating. You find yourself surrounded by people years younger than you and wonder about which exercise equipment you can use safely. Fitness centers have become an increasingly…
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Welcome to Diabetes Prevention Thursdays! Today, let’s talk about type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. If someone is asked to describe their health, they’ll usually say that they’re diabetic. Most people don’t mention whether they have type one or two diabetes. Both conditions cause the body to struggle with glucose storage and usage. Glucose is…
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It’s Wellness Wednesdays! We’ll talk about the impact of lifestyle choices on short-term memory loss. Short-term memory loss can be a serious issue, and it’s not always easy to determine the exact cause. This is why it’s important to take a holistic approach when it comes to dealing with this condition.   The brain is a complex…
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Hello. This is Heart Health Tuesdays! Today, we’ll learn about your heart to prevent heart disease. Your heart is directly involved in supplying all of your organs with the oxygen they need to function properly. Without it, your body would completely shut down. Using the skeletal and muscular systems, the heart pumps oxygen-rich blood throughout the…
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Hello and welcome to Motivation and Mindset Mondays! Today, let’s talk about how to end your meditation sessions. Now that you’ve started meditating, you may be wondering how to end your sessions. The way you use those final moments can make your practice more beneficial. Meditation isn’t like other types of physical activity. It can feel unnatural and…
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Hi! It’s Healthy Supplement Sundays. Today we’ll talk about Vitamin K. Find out what vitamin  K is and what it does in your body, what foods provide it, and about vitamin K supplements. I would love to give you a free resource sheet to support your overall wellness. Click the button below to receive your gift.  I…
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Meditation can bring a variety of benefits to your life. You can use it to gain more energy, focus your mind, relax your body, attain peace, rejuvenate your spirit, and many other things. However, meditation is primarily a way to rest and relax your mind. Meditation allows your mind to go into a deeper, more relaxed…
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Hi! Welcome to Fit, Food, and Fun Fridays! Today we’ll talk about how to lose weight fast with 10 great diet tips! We all want to know how to lose weight fast and have great health, but how do we do it? It’s a complicated problem and no one-size-fits-all solution exists. What works for one person…
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While diabetes undeniably comes with a variety of unfortunate side effects and symptoms, many are less severe than others. For example, you might have to change your eating habits or start exercising more.   More often than not, these are simply inconveniences, and don’’t actually pose any serious threat. However, there are a few symptoms…
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It’s Wellness Wednesdays! We’ll talk about a surprising truth about secondhand smoke. Smoked cigarettes contain several dangerous chemicals, including nicotine, carbon monoxide and tar. These pose risks to the health of non-smokers, who are exposed to them every day. An estimated 7,000 Americans die every year from secondhand smoke-related illnesses.   Secondhand smoke is a serious…
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Blood pressure readings are notated as the systolic pressure over the diastolic pressure.  The systolic pressure number is the highest pressure reading when the heart is in a state of contraction.  The diastolic pressure number is the highest pressure reading when the heart is in a state of relaxation.  So, the typical normal blood pressure…
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Hello and welcome to Motivation and Mindset Mondays! Today, let’s talk about meditation, wisdom, and cheese. Cheese?!? I know you’re thinking… what does cheese have to do with meditation? Just wait a sec… hear me out… Everyone knows that cheese goes well with wine, but you can also make it a partner in your meditation practice.…
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The original randomized controlled trials of gluten- and casein-free diets may have been complicated by parental expectation bias. My video Are Autism Diet Benefits Just a Placebo Effect? begins with graphs depicting the findings from the first randomized, controlled trial to put a gluten- and casein-free diet to the test for children with autism. Significant…
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Hi! Welcome to Fit, Food, and Fun Fridays! Today we’ll discuss 4 strategies for developing an appreciation for exercise. Do you truly enjoy exercising? Or does it seem more like a chore? If the thought of putting your body through strenuous drills is keeping you from working out, then it’s time to switch things up. It’s a…
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Welcome to Diabetes Prevention Thursdays! Today, let’s talk about the top risk factors for a diabetes diagnosis. Diabetes isn’’t simply a random occurrence or something that you can just catch from strangers like other diseases. There are typically other risk factors involved that you need to watch out for that may lead to being diagnosed with…
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It’s Wellness Wednesdays! We’ll talk about the top 3 brain-boosting spices. What do you think of when you’re considering which spices to add to your recipe? Did you know that you can boost your brain power simply by eating certain foods that are rich in certain nutrients?  As you know, spices are tasty and easy to add…
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Hello. This is Heart Health Tuesdays! Today, we’ll talk about how smoking causes a rise in blood pressure. As a doctor, I tell my patients that tobacco and smoking causes a rise in blood pressure. There are other factors that will increase your blood pressure such as obesity, lack of exercise, poor nutrition and moderate alcohol…
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Hello and welcome to Motivation and Mindset Mondays! Today, let’s talk about the benefits of solitude. It’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of our lives. Life gets filled with obligations, work, extracurricular activities, social events, hobbies, and even family. We all must find time to relax and unwind, but we often have a…
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Hi! Welcome to Fit, Food, and Fun Fridays! Today we’ll talk about a surprising new ingredient for exercise motivation. Exercise motivation comes in many forms, from managing health conditions to wanting to look good for a high school reunion. Now, researchers have found an especially powerful resource by tapping into emotional memories. A recent study found that…
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Diabetes can be overwhelming and difficult deal with when you are first diagnosed. It may seem unfair, it may seem like too much, and it can all just seem very confusing. The best thing you can do is take a deep breath, understand what you’re dealing with, and then take the first steps towards addressing…
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Paced breathing beats normal breathing when it comes to managing many common health conditions or just feeling more energetic. Something as simple as lengthening each inhalation and exhalation can help you feel fitter and more at ease. Benefits of Paced Breathing1. Reduce hot flashes. Changing the way you breathe affects your body’s autonomic nervous system. Your autonomic…
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Your blood pressure is important to monitor throughout your life. High blood pressure is called the ‘silent killer’ because it usually has no symptoms and increases the risk of kidney failure, heart failure, heart attacks and strokes. There are high blood pressure natural ways to reduce but, before know how to reduce, you should know what…
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Just like water pleases our senses, meditating on the sea can make our minds more joyful. These are three meditations with marine themes that will leave you feeling better and thinking more clearly. Get ready for a magical experience! Meditating on the Sea and Vastness1. Set the scene.If you have a beach nearby, head out…
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Casomorphins—breakdown products of casein, a milk protein, with opiate-like activity—may help explain why autism symptoms sometimes improve with a dairy-free diet. In my last video series on autism and diet, I talked about the benefits of broccoli sprouts, but the most commonly studied nutritional and dietary interventions for autism and diet involve variations of gluten-free…
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Hi! Welcome to Fit, Food, and Fun Fridays! Today we’ll talk about giving your exercise routine a spring cleaning. You know the drill. You head to the gym, meticulously plan out your workout, and drag yourself out of bed the next morning to sweat it out. But as spring turns to summer, you find yourself…
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Welcome to Diabetes Prevention Thursdays! Today, let’s talk about getting your eyes checked after a diabetes diagnosis. One of the lesser known side effects of diabetes is the damage it can cause to your eyes. This might go unnoticed at first or dismissed as a result of just getting older, because type 2 diabetes typically begins…
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It’s Wellness Wednesdays! We’ll talk about smoking cessation strategies designed especially for women. Smoking is one of the most preventable causes of death in the world, yet almost half of all smokers don’t even try to quit. Why? Quitting smoking is difficult; it’s not something most people can do on their own, and most people…
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Hello. This is Heart Health Tuesdays! Today, we’ll talk about homeopathy and blood pressure. Homeopathy is a therapeutic science based on the theory that substances that are able to cause certain symptoms in a healthy person can heal those same symptoms in a sick person. The goals of homeopathy are to diagnose and identify other possible…
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Hello and welcome to Motivation and Mindset Mondays! Today, let’s talk about enjoying healthy therapy from writing your life story. We all have things to say in our lives, and if you think about it, your life is a story of sorts. Whether that’s your work history, the people you love, or the trials that you’ve…
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The amount of beta-glucan fiber in just a dusting of nutritional yeast a day is put to the test in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial for the prevention of common childhood illnesses. In 1989, the late Charles Janeway gave a presentation that was to revolutionize our understanding of the immune system. He proposed that we…
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Hi! Welcome to Fit, Food, and Fun Fridays! Today we’ll talk about getting a fitness mantra to help with your workouts. This week I was talking to a friend about the fact that I have a “fitness mantra” – something that makes me work harder, which helps me be the best version of myself. The best…
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Welcome to Diabetes Prevention Thursdays! Today, let’s talk about diabetes and your feet. Diabetes affects over 68 million people in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and one in 10 Americans have some form of the disease.As a chronic disease,…
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It’s Wellness Wednesdays! We’ll talk about the best natural sleep aids. Sleep is the most important thing you do for your health and wellbeing. Sleep is vital for your body to replenish, repair, and rejuvenate. Sleep is also vital for various other functions as well, such as learning, memory, and creativity. Unfortunately, many of us do…
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Hello. This is Heart Health Tuesdays! Today, we’ll talk about flomax and high blood pressure. Flomax is an alph-blocker, or a special type of medication that blocks the alpha receptors in your body. These alpha blockers, and most notably Flomax, is used to treat men with an enlarged prostate gland, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The…
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Hello and welcome to Motivation and Mindset Mondays! Today, let’s talk about how to use journaling to overcome jealousy. Have you ever felt jealous of someone else? One of the most common struggles people face is jealousy. Often, jealousy stems from not knowing your own faults. Sometimes we are jealous of other people’s successful lives, or…
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Hi! Welcome to Fit, Food, and Fun Fridays! Today we’ll talk about setting fitness goals that you are excited about. Goal setting is a big part of any fitness plan, but it can also be the most challenging part. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, get stronger, or both, it can be hard to set…
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Welcome to Diabetes Prevention Thursdays! Today, let’s talk about stress as a serious contributor to diabetes. One of the most serious and common issues that diabetics face is stress. Stress is something that people all around the world, both diabetics and non-diabetics, struggle with fairly often. For diabetics, stress affects them a bit differently on a biological…
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It’s Wellness Wednesdays! Today, I’ll give you a simple guide to understanding and eating healthy fats. If you want to lose weight, you probably know you should eat less and exercise more. And, like most people, you’ve probably heard that reducing your fat intake is critical to weight loss. But what does this mean, exactly? With…
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Hello. This is Heart Health Tuesdays! Today, we’ll talk about claritin and high blood pressure. High blood pressure is a silent killer. It sneaks up on you and can cause permanent damage before you even know you have it. You have a higher risk of developing kidney failure, heart failure, heart attack and stroke without even…
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Hello and welcome to Motivation and Mindset Mondays! Today, let’s talk about how to meditate in 3 minutes. So, when I set out to write a post, I said, “the steps are simple.” Sit in a comfortable position – cross legged or sitting upright – and breathe. After 15-20 minutes, you are free to stop…
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High doses of lycopene—the red pigment in tomatoes—were put to the test to see if it could prevent precancerous prostate lesions from turning into full-blown cancer. Back in 1980s, the Adventist Health Study found “strong protective relationships” against prostate cancer with increasing consumption of legumes, citrus, dried fruit, nuts, and tomatoes. In the 1990s, a…
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Hi! Welcome to Fit, Food, and Fun Fridays! Today we’ll talk about how to stay focused on losing weight. What is the hardest thing you have ever tried to do? If you ask 100 people from all walks of life, I’d bet the majority would mention losing weight. Losing weight can be challenging because we all want…
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Welcome to Diabetes Prevention Thursdays! Today, let’s talk about the dental needs of a diabetic. Diabetes can seriously affect your entire body, though many areas are ignored much of the time. Many people like to focus on the feet and the heart, and while those are very important, there are many other areas at risk for…
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It’s Wellness Wednesdays! We’ll talk about medication safety tips for seniors living alone. By staying aware of medication safety guidelines, you can avoid complications and other issues. Did you know that simply storing your medications in the wrong spot at home can affect them?   Use these medication safety tips to stay organized and healthy:…
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What is normal blood pressure for kids? When should your child have his or her first blood pressure check? Is it really that important to track blood pressure over time? These are the questions we’ve heard repeatedly from parents who are concerned about their child’s blood pressure (and rightly so!). This article will give you…
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Hello and welcome to Motivation and Mindset Mondays! Today, let’s talk about how to deepen your meditation practice. If you’ve been following our posts about meditation, you know that we’re big fans of this ancient practice. And if you’ve been practicing for a while, you might know that you’re not alone in your interest in…
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Are the apparently amazing benefits of amla—dried Indian gooseberries—too good to be true? In reference to amla, also known as the Indian gooseberry, it’s been said that “medicinal plants are nature’s gift to human beings to promote a disease free healthy life.” The fruit has also been described as “the Ayurvedic wonder.” You hear a…
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Hi! Welcome to Fit, Food, and Fun Fridays! Today we’ll talk about how to break free from emotional eating. It’s an issue that plagues many Americans, and it’s a major reason people are overweight. When people are depressed, anxious, angry, or lonely, they turn to food for comfort. The problem is, food doesn’t really fix…
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Welcome to Diabetes Prevention Thursdays! Today, let’s talk about how exercise helps with insulin resistance. Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which your blood sugar levels are too high due to insulin resistance, where your body doesn’’t effectively use insulin to break down sugars, despite producing it.   This can be dangerous for a number…
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It’s Wellness Wednesdays! We’ll talk about how to improve you life through fitness. Exercise is a great way to live a healthier lifestyle. A more nutritious diet can go a long way, but being active and staying in shape can take you even further. As enjoyable as the couch potato lifestyle is, fitness can improve…
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Hello. This is Heart Health Tuesdays! Today, we’ll talk about heart disease risks and prevention. Heart disease is the leading killer of men and women in the United States, and according to the American Heart Association, it kills 1 in 3 women before the age of 70. In fact, heart disease is one of the leading causes…
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Hello and welcome to Motivation and Mindset Mondays! Today, let’s talk about how to develop insight with meditation. If you’re feeling burnt out, stressed, or just generally unhappy, you’re not alone. Stress is the most common reason people see their doctor, and chronic stress has been linked to depression, increased blood pressure, and many other health…
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Avocado consumption can improve artery function, but what effect might guacamole have on cancer risk? In my last video about avocados, The Effects of Avocados and Red Wine on Meal-Induced Inflammation, I described their anti-inflammatory effects and cholesterol- and triglyceride-lowering effects, but what about the Are Avocados Good for You? video I did years ago…
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Hi! Welcome to Fit, Food, and Fun Fridays! Today we’ll talk about 7 tips to help you control your impulsive grocery store purchases. Have you noticed lately that your grocery bill is going up? Although the cost of food may be rising, some of your growing grocery store costs might be due to making impulsive purchases.…
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Welcome to Diabetes Prevention Thursdays! Today, let’s talk about signs of blood sugar abnormalities. The main effect of diabetes is that your body cannot properly manage your blood sugar, either because of a lack of insulin being produced or the inability of your body to use the insulin that is produced. Insulin helps your body use…
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