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You’re strolling through the aisles of the store and right alongside the toothpaste, brushes, and floss is a mystifying range of products. Strips, trays, tubes of gel, pens, and wands – every single one of them promising a Hollywood smile. But you are probably wondering if you should buy one of these products. I can’t really blame you for being tempted. Advertising gets the best of us all sometimes. Are you confused? You might be...
There are many apps for meditation and mindfulness, but what are the best ones? For many people, the smartphone is the perfect place to practice. Because smartphones are everywhere we go, it's easy to pull them out when we need to practice mindfulness. The app can guide us through meditation with various landscapes and sounds. Here are three apps that are popular among users. All are free. Read on to learn more about them. Best Meditation and...
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Have you ever tried to induce a state called ketosis? ​“uh, what?” ​Let me explain the... ​Negatives of ​ketogenic diet. Ketosis can happen whether we work for it or not. ​The keto diet ​​is insanely effective... ​ Is it a good fit for you?  ​Should you do it? When we don’t eat enough carbohydrates, our body looks for fat to use as energy. When fat is our energy source, we have ​higher concentrations of ketones. This is what the ketogenic...
What does peanut butter do to your body? ​Maybe the title ruins my chances of stumping you with this riddle. But wait. I’ll give it a shot anyway. ​What tastes great with chocolate but is just as tasty with celery?​ ​It’s not salad dressing, jam, or caramel - it’s peanut butter. I know… duh!​ People ask me if peanut butter is healthy. Sometimes, they want to know if different nut butter is more nutritious. ​Today, I’m...
7 Blood Pressure Health Foods You Should Never Eat What’s the hardest part of eating healthy? Years ago... ...I would assume it was the cravings you get for unhealthy things. But now I know the truth. The hardest part is determining what’s healthy at all - for you. Honestly... ...it seems like every week what we thought was healthy is on the chopping block. It’s tough to keep up. That’s why the first step I recommend is ridding yourself of...
It’s that time of year again. Leaves are falling from the trees, there’s pumpkin spice everything, and the ubiquitous candy displays are doing nothing for your diet. But there’s one colorful display that you probably pass right on by with your shopping cart—squash! Whenever I ask people about winter squash, they inevitably reply with something along the lines of “those pretty fall decorations?” Well, sort of . . . but not what I was going for....
​When you think of great health, do you include your eyes? ​Well... do you? ​Maybe not... ...since even the healthiest among us still need glasses. Even so, there are certain eye conditions that you can help prevent with a healthy diet. This is particularly important to consider as we age. ​For instance... Did you know that macular degeneration leads to more vision loss than glaucoma and cataracts combined? Here’s what we found… Currently,...
Best coffee secrets? ​Tell me if this sounds familiar. You’re on the clock, and it’s 3 p.m. You don’t know if you can make it in the next few hours. So... ...you walk to the corner store or break room and grab a cup of coffee. You toss it back right away and wait for your second wind. ​However, twenty minutes later, you’re drowsier than ever. That coffee had the exact opposite effect! Is this even possible? ​Actually... ​Yes. Caffeine can make...
For most of us, the #1 challenge in the quest to stay in shape and/or lose weight is not exercising itself but being able to actually fit an exercise program into our busy schedules. So how do you do it? How do you balance the demands of family, career, important errands, relationships, organizational responsibilities, and working out? I have found that there are five keys that will help you to be able to fit a consistent workout plan into your...
What’s the craziest thing you’ve done on your quest for clear skin? Even if you haven’t done anything drastic, lots of approaches toward healing acne are wildly different. Magnesium oil for acne probably isn't one of the craziest things... but it will work. ​Want proof? ​Keep reading… ​Because... One sees us investing too much time and money into rigorous routines with expensive treatments. For best success... ...we plot and maintain a...
Top Exercises to Relieve Stress and AnxietyWeight LossMental HealthWorkout When StressedTeam Sports There are a number of exercises to relieve stress and anxiety. Exercise is an effective way to reduce stress and anxiety. It also plays a significant role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. A recent study has demonstrated that even short bouts of exercise can help reduce anxiety levels. According to the findings, research shows it helps people...
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Health
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Dieting
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Exercise
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Being obese is one of the leading causes of heart disease! Obesity is defined as a body mass index of 30 or...
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Nutrition
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Weight Loss Tips
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Mental Health & Well-being
There are many apps for meditation and mindfulness, but what are the best ones? For many people, the...
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Twenty-twenty has been a doozy! It's very easy to get lost in the trappings of your own mind and feel...