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The Power of Walking

Walking.  It gets a bad rap.  The idea of early morning mall walkers seems to resonate with many when the concept of walking comes up.  Some call walking a cop out.  Others see it as a waste of gym time.  It may not be as physically demanding as running or as strenuous as biking, but… Continue reading The Power of Walking

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Nutrient Spotlight: Potassium

The need for potassium can be easily overlooked.  It is not talked about as much as other minerals, nor is potassium deficiency (hypokalemia) diagnosed as often as other vitamin or mineral deficiencies.   It is the third most abundant mineral in the body (behind calcium and phosphorus), yet approximately 98% of Americans do not meet daily… Continue reading Nutrient Spotlight: Potassium

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Tuning into Your Body’s Hunger Cues: How to Start Eating Intuitively

Have you ever wondered how our ancestors decided what to eat?  I’m not just talking about our primal ancestors, but three or four generations ago.  How did they choose what foods to consume?  Or when to have meals?  Well, they didn’t really.  They simply listened to their bodies and ate what was available.  The intuition… Continue reading Tuning into Your Body’s Hunger Cues: How to Start Eating Intuitively

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How Chronic Stress Can Affect Physical Health

By now, most people are aware of the toll stress can take on their mental health, but did you ever wonder how chronic stress affects physical health?  The links to depression and anxiety are uncanny.  The emotional exhaustion is felt.  The angst it causes is real.     The effect chronic stress has on physical health… Continue reading How Chronic Stress Can Affect Physical Health

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3 Ways to Exercise in Bad Weather

It can be challenging to keep moving when the weather is cold and rainy.  Let’s just say it is not very inviting.  Add to that the craziness that accompanies this time of year: the invites, the gifts to buy, holiday after holiday after holiday -- and physical activity becomes a thing pushed to the side. … Continue reading 3 Ways to Exercise in Bad Weather

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The How’s and Why’s of Proper Hydration

Water.  One of the most important nutrients in our bodies.  It is the cornerstone of physical health. Essential really, yet only 22% of people get proper hydration.  If you are part of the other 78%, then getting more water daily can prove to be beneficial.  Why you may ask?  Well let’s start with the basics:… Continue reading The How’s and Why’s of Proper Hydration