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The majority of Americans get far too little sleep. In fact, sleep deprivation is reaching epidemic proportions in our country. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one in five Americans is getting less than six hours of sleep per night. This is shy of the recommended seven or eight hours. Continue reading
It is just after lunch, and you find yourself slouching over your work desk. Your shoulders are curved, you have a pinch in your neck, and your arms feel tired. Perhaps you are aware of your poor posture, but by this time it is too late, the damage is done. Continue reading
There was once a time when almost everyone in America raised at least some of their own food. Times have changed, we live in a fast-paced culture of people who claim to be far too busy to grow something of their own that they can just as easily find at the nearby grocer. Continue reading
Can practicing daily meditation actually help get rid of pesky belly fat? New research shows that it can! The Shamatha Project, a long-term study of the effects of meditation on the body and mind conducted at the University of California and endorsed by the Dalai Lama, has completed the first-ever experiment showing a direct relationship between cortisol levels and mindfulness. The results are in, and it is apparent that the lowered stress and cortisol levels experienced by those undergoing mindfulness training may indeed contribute to less unwanted pounds around the middle. Continue reading
Do you find it extremely difficult to manage your stress? You are not alone. Statistics compiled in 2012 show that just over 18 percent of adults have an anxiety disorder and most people suffering from one of these disorders usually show signs of one kind or another. Many Americans feel that stress is taking over their lives, and aside from psychological and emotional consequences, research shows it can actually cause physical illness. Continue reading
Boredom, anger, sadness, joy, anxiety and stress can all lead to emotional, mindless eating. There is not better way to sabotage your fitness goals than by emotional eating. It is possible to be an emotional eater and not even realize it. Chronic emotional eating can lead to chronic health conditions such as obesity and depression. Continue reading
Is it possible that simply by standing up you can make your belly disappear? While it won’t happen overnight, moving from a sitting position to a standing position has immeasurable health benefits. When combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise program, standing instead of sitting is a practice well worth undertaking. Continue reading
Seeds can provide one of the biggest bangs for your buck when it comes to nutrition. Packed full of vitamins, minerals, fiber and essential fatty acids, many people are beginning to realize the importance of adding seeds to their diet, including increased energy, an improved digestive system and overall better health. Continue reading
If the headline-grabbing news that “overweight people live longer” inspired you to skip your daily stroll or reach back into that bag of sour-cream-and-chives chips, we’ve got important info that could really extend your life: Despite some seriously nutty headlines (our favorite: “Being Overweight Is Linked to Lower Risk for Mortality” – as if they’d found the fountain of perpetual life), flab is a major-ager. And trimming yours (especially around your belly) is a life-saving health move. Continue reading
Let’s face it. None of us want bulging thighs or a protruding belly. And, no matter how hard we work out it might seem that those problem areas just won’t disappear. Women are more likely than men to have bigger hips and thighs, especially if they are pear shaped. This body type will carry the majority of their weight below the waist. Continue reading
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