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The Holidays: Stress-free
Thanksgiving is over and the holiday shopping season is in full swing. As your calendar fills up with holiday parties, shopping sprees, and family obligations, it’s normal to start feeling a little (if not very) stressed. There are several ways you can deal with – or even avoid – holiday stress. Read
By: Rachel Lukasavige | 30/11/2007 | Holidays
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Thanksgiving Survival
Last year on Thanksgiving I started the day off by going to a spinning class at my gym and it set the tone for the entire day. Not only did I avoid overeating, I made healthy choices for the things I filled my plate with. Read
By: Rachel Lukasavige | 24/11/2007 | Health
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Great American Smokeout
The Great American Smokeout is just two days away and if you’ve decided to quit smoking we want to congratulate you! There are steps you can take to ensure your success with giving up smoking this year. Read
By: Rachel Lukasavige | 15/11/2007 | Quit Smoking
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Flu Season: How to Survive
Here we are, already about to enter this year’s flu season. No one wants to get the flu of course, but I know that no matter how hard I try, it seems I usually end up getting it. In fact, every year 5 to 20 percent of Americans suffer from the flu. If you’re young and healthy, your best bet is the flu shot. This vaccine reduces your chance of getting the flu by 70 to 90 percent. Read
By: Rachel Lukasavige | 15/11/2007 | Mental Health
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The Value of Good Health
Most people have a hard time investing time and money in something that does not produce a tangible return. When we are unable to see the results of the efforts we make, it may be hard to stay motivated to work toward our goal. This happens frequently with health, as many of the investments we make today are not realized until later in life. Read
By: Rachel Lukasavige | 06/11/2007 | Supplements & Vitamins
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Stress and Eating
Why does it seem like every time you get stressed you turn to a bag of potato chips, a pint of ice cream, or comfort foods like mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese? Actually, there's a good reason - cortisol. Read
By: Rachel Lukasavige | 06/11/2007 | Nutrition
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Portion Cues: Know your Size
If you tuned in to last week's newsletter you were probably quite surprised to find out how big our portions have become. It's not always easy to cut back on your portions, especially when you go out to eat and you're served enormous plates of food. Read
By: Rachel Lukasavige | 06/11/2007 | Nutrition
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Portion Control: Size Does Matter
Ever since I read the book The Portion Teller a few years back, I have been intrigued by portion sizes. Gradually, over the years, the size of our meals (and even our plates) has increased and as a result, so have our waistlines. Read
By: Rachel Lukasavige | 06/11/2007 | Nutrition
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Medical Records are Important
Think about all the documents you feel are important enough to file away just in case. This might include warranties, receipts, rebate information or bills. However, one of the most important documents you can have - that many of us don't - are your medical records. Read
By: Rachel Lukasavige | 06/11/2007 | Alternative Medicine
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Keep it Off
Are you curious to know how people lose weight and keep it off? The National Weight Control Registry has compiled information from more than 5,000 people who have lost 30 pounds or more and have kept it off for at least a year. The group, composed of 80% women and 20% men, shared some of their habits, which I think we can all learn from. Read
By: Rachel Lukasavige | 06/11/2007 | Medicine