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Your Heart has a Brain

The human heart, in addition to its other functions, actually possesses a heart-brain composed of about 40,000 neurons that can sense, feel, learn and remember. In essence, it seems that the heart is truly an intelligent system. Research has shown that the heart communicates to the brain in several major ways and actually sends more […]

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Foods that Mirror the Organs They Nourish

“You Are What You Eat” has been implied to reflect one’s overall health; if you eat healthily you are healthy and vice versa. However, you will discover that “good-for-you” foods have a closer resemblance to the body parts they nourish. Looking at some interesting comparisons; a slice of carrot from a distance, can easily resemble […]

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You Can’t Change Yesterday, but You Can Change Today!

Springtime is a very active and energetic time of transition, from the dormancy of winter to the promise of new life, rebirth, growth and change. We see it all around us in nature with green shoots sprouting out of the ground and new buds bursting forth on the trees. It’s a great time for all […]

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Your Face: A Reflection of Your Health

As a Holistic Health Coach, I am a huge proponent of preventive medicine. A very practical approach to thwarting disease is learning the art of Facial Diagnosis. Facial Diagnosis is part of an ancient Oriental holistic system, where one can detect physical problems before they arise. According to this theory, only a few moments in […]

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Eat, Drink & BE Merry

There is nothing better in life than to eat, drink and be merry. In fact, the phrase “Eat, Drink and be Merry, for tomorrow we shall die” originates back in biblical times. You’ll find different interpretations, all suggesting we should enjoy life as much as possible because it will be over soon. Enjoying life as […]

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Why People Gain Weight After Dieting

Anyone who has tried to lose weight and keep it off knows how difficult the task can be. Why is this? Weight loss often leads to declines in our resting metabolic rate, or how many calories we burn at rest, which makes it hard to keep the weight off. Resting metabolic rate (RMR) refers to […]

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Entering Pitta Season…are You Feeling the Heat?

Ayurveda is the health system of ancient India and is considered the world’s oldest medicine dating back to 3000 years. It’s a prescription for healthy living tailored to the individuals’ constitution, unique characteristics, needs, age, and environment. Each of us has a unique proportion of the three doshas (body type or humor) in our prakritis […]

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Part Two: Pantry Makeover

ReThink & ReVamp to Better Health Before purchasing any new food items to store in your new pantry, you’ll want to spend an hour or two, throwing out food products with expired dates. Get yourself a big trash bag and start tossing all refined sugars or anything that has hydrogenated fats and high fructose corn […]

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Kitchen Makeover: Part One

Did you know certain vegetables could actually lose their flavor and develop brown spots when stored in your refrigerator? Or that cheese should be wrapped in parchment paper to keep fresh?  Tips like these are essential when preparing to makeover and organize your kitchen.  Although it may take some effort initially, a kitchen makeover will […]

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Break Through the Mood in Minutes

I recently attended an event for Yogi/Author Dave Romanelli and the launch of his new book, “Happy is the New Healthy”. Dave’s a very talented and funny man, and he didn’t disappoint the crowd with his hilarious stories as an awkward teenager to his inspiring tips on slowing down, smiling more, and enjoying the present […]

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Your Personal Guide to Maintain Balance this Holiday Season

Just when you think your life couldn’t get any more stressful, the holidays arrive adding an additional layer of stress. Depending on how well you manage stress, the added responsibilities can have a long-lasting impact on the body and mind. It’s important to keep your physical, mental, and emotional states all in balance, as when […]

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Obesity: A Worldwide Epidemic

U.S. adults continue to put on the pounds and new data reported by Federal Health Officials on March 23, 2018 show that nearly 40% of them were obese in 2015 and 2016, a sharp increase from a decade earlier. The prevalence of severe obesity in U.S. adults is heightening their risks of developing heart disease, […]

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