Tag: exercise

5 Ways to Be Good to Your Heart, Including Helpful Tricks

Posted on February 6, 2017
Category: Heart Health, Supplements

Being good to your heart will benefit you for years to come. Here are five ways to encourage a healthy and happy heart along with some tricks to get your brain on board. 1. Make Fish Your Friend One of the best ways to boost your heart health is to make fish part of your daily... Read more »
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The Truth About Belly Fat

Posted on May 3, 2016
Category: Natural Beauty, Women's Health

As swimsuit season approaches, our focus often switches to our belly fat. Belly fat is not only something to torment our inner beach goddess; it’s a dangerous indicator of what’s going on underneath. Each year brings new evidence that the fat lying deep within the abdomen is more perilous than the outer fat you can... Read more »
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What is Insulin Resistance?

Posted on December 31, 2014
Category: Diabetes, Special Diets

Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas that helps cells to absorb glucose in the blood. When we eat a lot of sugar or carbs, there is a rush of glucose (sugar) absorbed into the bloodstream and the pancreas responds by releasing insulin, signaling the cells to allow the sugar in. When... Read more »
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Ready to Relax? Tips for Reducing Stress

Posted on April 1, 2011
Category: General Health

“There must be quite a few things that a hot bath won’t cure, but I don’t know many of them.” – Sylvia Plath – Take a Few Deep Breathes Breathing deeply is great for health and relaxation. Research suggests that breathing slowly for a few minutes a day can lower blood pressure and help... Read more »
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