If you do one thing this year it should be look after your heart. Heart disease is one of the top killers and sadly, much of it can be prevented if you look after yourself properly. This includes exercise, less stress, and diet. Here are three foods that you should add to your diet in 2009 to look after your most important organ.
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Children Sleeping Problems
January 02, 2009
For infants who are one week old, the average length of sleep per day is 16 hours. This is not to say that every child sleeps this much, to some parents; dismay! Some babies suffer from colic, hunger, or may be teething. Some people believe that babies who sleep less are geniuses or have a higher I.Q. Although there is no scientific evidence to support this claim.
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Body Image Linked To Overall Health
December 31, 2008
Body image is something that everyone has struggled with at some point in their lives. Having a healthy body image and self esteem is important for your all around health because negative thoughts can actually make you physically ill and cause serious health concerns.
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Preventing Headaches
December 19, 2008
Millions of people suffer from headaches on a daily basis-most of them are women. Headaches can be triggered by a variety of different things and each person responds to outside stimulus differently. They can be caused by diet, stress, lack of sleep, stiff muscles in the neck or back, and dehydration. Commonly, headaches are brought on by diet.
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3 Natural Sleep Remedies
December 18, 2008
If you are one of the millions of people that do not have the luxury of a normal sleeping pattern do not despair. Before you run to a doctor for a prescription medication, there are many effective natural remedies that you should try first. Prescription sleeping aids can be damaging to your body and are highly addictive. Here are three natural options to try first.
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Rejuvenate with Essential Oils
November 26, 2008
Essential oils can be used to cure numerous ailments or just to relax and relieve stress. Since essential oils are a concentrated version of the plants they are derived from, it takes very little of the oil to receive the benefits the plant provides. Because these oils are so potent it only takes a few drops to get the benefits that the plant provides.
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Stress and Weight Gain
October 27, 2008
Ever notice how when you start to get stressed out you also pack on a few pounds? There are numerous ways that our bodies react to stress and gaining weight is a common one. There are also many ways in which stress can contribute to weight gain.
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3 Exercises for The Office
October 06, 2008
This day in age many people work at a computer. Also, most of us work long hours at our desk in order to support ourselves and our family. Unfortunately these long and stressful workweeks can cause numerous health problems. It is important to keep your work week to a minimum number but as sometimes this is not a reality, you should be doing exercises daily in order to counteract these potential health problems.
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3 Ways to Improve Mental Clarity
October 02, 2008
Have you ever wandered into a room in the house with a purpose only to wonder what you were going in there for once you get there? Most of us have these kind of “duh” moments. Although these moments of forgetfulness can be common when you are tired or have had a very busy day, it is really not healthy to have them all the time. Short term memory loss and mental grogginess should really be things that only come upon you once in a while. Here are three easy ways to improve mental clarity.
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Eat How You Want to Feel
September 11, 2008
Food not only affects how you look, but it affects your mood in different ways as well. The direct correlation between our diets and moods is something that no one can deny, although many people may not be aware of it. Ever had a fast food meal to find yourself not feeling so hot afterwards?
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5 Healthy Heart Facts
September 04, 2008
The human heart has always been a thing of great mystery. Not only does it pump blood throughout our bodies, allowing us to function, but it has always been a symbol of love. The heart is a very powerful organ and it is important to do all you can to keep it healthy.
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Living With Anxiety Disorders
August 13, 2008
Everyone has anxiety-it may be about your job, finances, family situation, or even just about life itself. Minor anxiety is normal as is moderate anxiety when faced with a tough situation. Unfortunately, there are many people who suffer from severe anxiety on a daily basis and there are a variety of different anxiety disorders.
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More Men Benefiting from Yoga
August 07, 2008
Suggesting to a men that they go to a yoga class together ten years ago may have produced a variety of different reactions-laughing, eye rolling, or even shock that this question would be even asked. Until recently yoga has not exactly been something that most men were willing to participate in as it may ruin their macho persona.
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Balancing Work and Health
July 30, 2008
Let’s face the truth-most of our waking lives are spent at work. We all need to support ourselves and our family. Unfortunately, our work environment paired with time constraints has a way of getting in the way of our health goals. Here are three tips to keep healthy and fit even though you may feel that your work leaves you with no time to do so.
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