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Why We Must Adapt in Order to Maintain Our Goals

Ever set a goal to work out every day only to have to nix two days because it’s raining?  Decided to start skipping the sugar in your morning joe, but received the wrong order at pickup?  Sometimes things do not go the way we planned them.  Shocker, I know.  We may not be able to… Continue reading Why We Must Adapt in Order to Maintain Our Goals

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Goal Setting Basics: Why We Must Adapt in Order to Maintain Our Goals

Ever set a goal to work out every day only to have to nix two days because it’s raining?  Decided to start skipping the sugar in your morning joe, but received the wrong order at pickup?  Sometimes things do not go the way we planned them.  Shocker, I know.  We may not be able to… Continue reading Goal Setting Basics: Why We Must Adapt in Order to Maintain Our Goals

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4 Ways to Add More Oomph to that Glass of Water

Trying to drink more water? Water is vital to our health yet only roughly a quarter of people get enough hydration throughout the day.  Yikes!  That means that an overwhelming amount of individuals are walking around lacking proper hydration and missing out on the benefits of one of the body’s most important nutrients.  There are… Continue reading 4 Ways to Add More Oomph to that Glass of Water

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Immune-Boosting Tea

There is no down side to boosting your immune system, especially to fight off a cold.  We need our immune system to always be in tip-top shape since it protects our body from bacteria, viruses, fungi and so much more. It’s a good idea to show it some love every now and then, especially with the… Continue reading Immune-Boosting Tea

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3 Tips to Make Habits Stick Once and For All

We’ve all been there: the lightbulb moment when we decide to make a fresh start.  Birthdays, new year new me, pretty much every Monday. Year after year people set out to change something about their life for the better.  Whether it is to cut out the sugar from coffee or wake up every morning at… Continue reading 3 Tips to Make Habits Stick Once and For All

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Why It’s Important to Support Your Immune System (Now More than Ever)

Our immune system does not get the respect it deserves.  It works tirelessly to curb and fight foreign invaders (viruses, bacteria, fungi, etc.) trying to get into our bodies; and keep infections at bay. Basically, anytime you have recovered from an illness or got rid of an infection, it was your immune system that did… Continue reading Why It’s Important to Support Your Immune System (Now More than Ever)

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Healing Bone Broth Cranberry Sauce

Are the holidays complete without cranberry sauce? I have to admit it’s a favorite of mine- jellied of course.  Growing up, I loved slicing it up and plopping it next to the mashed potatoes so a little of the gravy would make its way to the crimson red disc.  It was not only pretty but… Continue reading Healing Bone Broth Cranberry Sauce

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Want to Eat More Vegetables? 4 Ways to Ensure Veggies Get on Your Plate

It can be hard to imagine how to prepare and eat more veggies throughout the day. Fall is all about warming, stick-to-your-ribs, comfort food.  Piping hot stews, casseroles, baked this, and baked that.  It’s also the time of year to get nostalgic and bring out the all-time family favorites.  Cookies, pies, and rich hearty foods… Continue reading Want to Eat More Vegetables? 4 Ways to Ensure Veggies Get on Your Plate

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4 Ways to Ensure Veggies Get on Your Plate

Fall is all about warming, stick-to-your-ribs, comfort food.  Piping hot stews, casseroles, baked this, and baked that.  It’s also the time of year to get nostalgic and bring out the all-time family favorites.  Cookies, pies, and rich hearty foods line tables household after household, week after week. With so many food options to choose from… Continue reading 4 Ways to Ensure Veggies Get on Your Plate

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How to Support Someone with Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is not simply feeling sad or moody during a certain timeframe.  SAD is a type of depression that starts (and finishes) at about the same time every year.  Approximately 6% of the US population is affected by SAD, and although the number may seem small, in reality those affected by it… Continue reading How to Support Someone with Seasonal Affective Disorder