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Good Health is Your First Wealth

Hi guys, I just wanted to remind you all of something that I feel very passionately about. You can change your health, you can change your future, you can change your life for the better! It’s not too late. By beginning your healthier lifestyle today you can have a strong, positive impact on your future …

Clearing up the Carb Confusion

According to the Harvard  T.H. Chan School of public health, “Dr. David Ludwig, MD, PhD, a professor in the Department of Nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and director of the New Balance Foundation Obesity Prevention Center at Boston Children’s Hospital, is one of the foremost experts when it comes to carbohydrates.” …

Should there be a Sugar Tax?

By now you’re probably heard something about of all of the very real health concerns that arise when people of any age have too much sugar in their diets. Childhood obesity, heart disease, and diabetes are becoming serious problems not just in the U.S.A, but around the world. While high sugar consumption alone is not the sole reason …

Better Sleep, Quick Tip #1

Do you wish you could get better sleep? How many nights have you spent tossing and turning, worrying about all the things you need to take care of tomorrow? These types of thoughts can keep you up all night long. A simple way to lay all these concerns to rest is to write them down. In the evening, before …

Meditation: The Mind Body Connection

You don’t have to climb to the peak of the Himalayan mountains or become a Buddhist monk to enjoy the inner peace that comes from meditation. You don’t even have to like yoga. Here’s why you should try it, and why I’m going to teach you how to meditate. Meditation is one of the most powerful ways …

A Personal Journey

Recently I have gone through some really hard life experiences that I would like to tell you about. I want to share this with you for two reasons. First, I have promised to share my personal experiences with you. Secondly, I am hoping that my experiences and my new found outlook might help you through some of …

7 Super Plyometric Cardio Moves

Plyometrics are a form of cardio exercise, also known as jump training. These seven moves are guaranteed to make you sweat! For a quick cardio workout, do each of these moves for 30 – 60 seconds each, with a 30 – 45 second break in between each exercise. For a longer workout, repeat the whole sequence. You can also add in a few …

Herbs & Spices, More than Flavor Enhancers

The right combination of fresh, or even dried, herbs & spices can transform a dish from the mundane to the sublime. The right mixture can also give food a unique flavor profile, or a distinct ethnic flare. Herbs & spices have been used for medicinal purposes by many different cultures, throughout history, and modern science is continually proving …