Today is a day to acknowledge our hearts. It is heart health day today and is a perfect time to get educated and in tune with your own heart. The heart is the bodys most powerful organ, and without it we would not be able to live. Both males and females need to take good care of their heart; this means exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet low in trans fats, avoiding stress, and getting lots of sleep.
Month of September, 2008
Heart Health Day
September 30, 2008
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Eating Seasonal Foods
September 29, 2008
With foods only climbing in price, eating in the season is one of the smartest things that you can do. Most people need to find ways to cut down their grocery bill, as the pricing of food is getting much too expensive for the average family. The good news is that with a little bit of knowledge you can easily eat healthy and relatively cheap.
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Don't Forget to Tone Your Calves
September 26, 2008
Developed and toned calves allows for a variety of different movement. It is easier to participate in activities like walking, jogging or standing for longer periods with less discomfort. Calves are skeletal muscles attached to bones and are voluntarily controlled by our bodies meaning that we can generate movement of them when we want or need. Calves function in movements such as walking, running, standing and similar activities where leg muscles are used.
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Does an Apple-a-Day Really Work?
September 25, 2008
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is a timeless classic which we have all heard. But how true is it? Should you really be eating an apple a day, and what kind of health benefits can an apple really provide? Here are three very good reasons to eat apples.
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Honey for Skin, Body and Bones
September 24, 2008
Bee products are amazing and natural products which have many uses. Bee pollen is great to take alone or with meals to enhance your immune system and give you energy. Also many cosmetics are now made from bee products, and many lipsticks and lip balms now contain beeswax.
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Don’t Let Yo-Yo Diets Get you Down
September 24, 2008
No sooner than you’re done celebrating the fact that you’ve lost weight than you start pushing the numbers up on your bathroom scale. And then you go on a crash diet again and you breathe a sigh of relief as you go down a size and start eating normally again – only to find to your dismay that you’re gaining back every pound faster than you lost it.
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Plastic Surgery from Head to Toe
September 23, 2008
Plastic surgery has been all the rage in the 21st century, with people trying to meet impossible goals of perfection. Many women now have fake breasts, noses, and even butts and the men are going for facial surgeries such as a chin implant or others may get calf implants. With shows like Extreme Makeover and The Swan, there is no longer any shock value in plastic surgery.
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Reishi, "Mushroom of Immortality"
September 22, 2008
In regards to alternative medicine, the Reishi mushroom is something to behold. Once used only by an elite few in Japan, these mushrooms are now starting to be recognized worldwide for their many amazing healing abilities. This mushroom is sometimes called the “mushroom of immortality” as well as the “medicine of kings”.
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Maca the "Superfood" Supplement
September 19, 2008
Maca is a South American vegetable which can actually grow on the highest elevation in the world. It is original to Peru and since its discovery, has often been called a “superfood”. This amazing vegetable has a lot going for it-it is said to give you greater endurance, increase your energy and feeling of well being, improve concentration, enhance fertility and can balance hormones.
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Natural Makeup Makes Sense
September 18, 2008
There was a time when makeup was heavy and looked like makeup when it was on. Fortunately for women living in the 21st century, there are so many great options available which are much more natural and subtle. With taking care of the environment being the new trendy thing (and for good reason),
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5 Ways to Prevent Fall Sickness
September 17, 2008
Fall time is notorious for being cold season. The change of weather unfortunately brings upon a change in our bodies and numerous factors make us more susceptible to illness during this time. Although sometimes the common cold can just not be avoided, there are certain things which you can do to reduce your risk of contracting one.
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The Many Health Benefits of Peppermint
September 16, 2008
Peppermint is a plant which has numerous uses in regards to health. Not only is it known for its soothing medicinal properties, but it has a great taste as well. This plant which can grow to over two feet tall, blooms from July through Augusts. Peppermint is native to Europe and Asia but is now grown in North America. It also grows wild in moist, temperate areas. Some varieties are indigenous to South Africa, South America, and Australia.
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Foods that are Hard to Digest
September 16, 2008
We all have problems with digestion at some point in our lives, and some people deal with it on a daily basis. Because our digestive systems are so sensitive to our diet, it is easy to get an upset stomach or constipation every now and then. It is important to eat a diet rich in fresh, unprocessed foods in order to ensure
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3 Awesome Back Exercises
September 12, 2008
When working out many people neglect their back. A toned back can be one of the sexiest features on the human body but many people lack exercises to tone this area. Here are three exercises which will ensure you have a toned back in no time.
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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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