Archive | January, 2009
Fight the Flu this Cold Season

Fight the Flu this Cold Season

Before you end up in bed for days sniffling, sneezing and fevery-think “prevention”.  Each year, millions of people are exposed to the contagious flu virus.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every year in the United States, on average 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu; more than 200,000 [...]

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Thoughts on Whole Living

Thoughts on Whole Living

I found this write-up on whole living by Terri Trespicio and wanted to share it with you.  Everytime you need a little boost in your busy life, try to remember these thoughts: Treat your dreams as you would a garden:  Give them room to grow. Counter a dark mood with a dose of sunshine.  Get outside [...]

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Avocados…Not Just for Guacamole

Avocados…Not Just for Guacamole

Since I received a request from a friend about more information on avocados and food suggestions, I thought I would dedicate today’s post to that subject.  Did you know that avocados are a fruit, not a vegetable?  And that 90% of the nation’s avocado crop is produced in California?  Avocados are free of sodium and [...]

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Simple Ways to Have Healthier Teeth and Gums

Simple Ways to Have Healthier Teeth and Gums

When you look in the mirror or come in contact with other people, what do you want them to see?  Many of us would say, “a beautiful smile”.   Taking just a few more minutes every day can give you that beautiful, healthy smile, as well as strong teeth and gums.  Here are some simple steps [...]

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Good Fat vs. Bad Fat

Good Fat vs. Bad Fat

If you really are what you eat, then eating more good fats than bad fats could help prevent heart disease, weight gain, strokes or even certain types of cancer.  We all need fats in our diet, but too much “bad” fat could have serious health ramifications. What are good fats? Good fats are monounsaturated fats [...]

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