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Another New Fad Diet – What is the Military Diet
Another New Fad Diet – What is the Military Diet? I was reading an article about a new fad diet called “The Military Diet”. I’m not sure why it’s called that as it has nothing to do with the military or anything to do with how they encourage military members to eat. It’s probably just a name designed to catch your attention as it did mine. I was curious what a “military diet” would look like and read about it, so from a marketing perspective, it works. That’s where it stops working though as it is a very odd approach to weight loss, and from my perspective and based on…
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Coffee, good or bad?
Coffee, good or bad? If you’re a coffee lover but want to eat and drink to stay healthy, all the reports and information on coffee are so conflicting and confusing! Some say drink it, it helps you stay healthy and keeps your brain sharp, and other reports say to stay away…it stimulates the production of cortisol which causes inflammation and contributes to disease and premature aging. So, the question remains…coffee, good or bad? Dr. Mark Hyman, one of my favorite nutritional gurus, wrote a fantastic post on this very subject titled Is Coffee Good or Bad for You? In it, he writes, “In a recent animal study, researchers saw improvements…
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Increase Productivity Naturally…what are you eating today?
Increase Productivity Naturally I just read a fascinating article in the Harvard Business Review, and I couldn’t wait to share it with you! It’s about how to increase productivity naturally. We all know food affects us in many ways. Our food choices dictate in large part our health, our longevity, and how we feel on a daily basis. In this article, a study published just this month in the British Journal of Health Psychology was discussed; it really drives home how important our food choices are for our mental state and how important they are for our productivity! Yes, what you eat can actually make you a more productive person! Here’s one of my…
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Are Antidepressants Deadly?
Are Antidepressants Deadly? I have to share this with you because it really resonated with me. I’m not the only one who will identify with this I am sure. The question is…are antidepressants deadly? When I was depressed, I never seriously thought about ending my life, but I did sometimes think those who were gone were lucky not to be dealing with the pain of being here and dealing with life. This is raw for me to admit, but because my mission is to share how I healed myself and cured my depression with food, not with drugs, I have to put this out there for you to read and…
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The Deadly Truth Behind Antidepressants
I took these. In fact, I took 3 different versions of them. I can only remember Zoloft and Paxil. The first prescription I took for depression is lost to my memory. I think it’s really important to understand the deadly truth behind antidepressants. I’m linking here to a very informative article by Dr. Micozzi on anti-depressants. I want you to have the opportunity to read it for yourself. What I can contribute to his post is my own personal experience. I began taking some anti-depressant, the name of which I don’t remember…it didn’t work. Three weeks of hoping to feel better with no relief. Next they put me on Zoloft, which…
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How Do I Replace Soda When I Need Something Refreshing to Drink?
How Do I Replace Soda? What do you do when you’re making healthy food and beverage choices and you just want something special? You’re probably asking…how do I replace soda? When you remember the not-so-good ole days when you’d reach for a can of soda when you’re thirsty, what do you do now? The answer is easier than you think. We’ll talk about three easy, healthy recipes you can make to treat yourself. First, let’s talk about refreshment. Let’s say you just want a soda, but you don’t want all the sugar, fake sugar, salt and chemicals in your old go-to brand. Here’s a quick recipe for you to try. …
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Diet, Exercise and Confidence are Connected
How Diet, Exercise, and Confidence Are Connected Do you struggle with not feeling confident? Diet, exercise and confidence are connected, and while therapy and coaching can help, it may also be of great benefit to address your diet and exercise schedules. When you eat well and exercise, it may very well help boost your self-confidence. Here are some thoughts as to why that may be true. * Body image – While exercising won’t necessarily result in the perfect body, it does tend to give you a sense that you are being proactive about your health; you’re doing the right thing and working toward getting fit. Recognizing this… even if you…
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Monsanto Wrongful Death Suit…do you use Roundup??
Monsanto Wrongful Death Suit This is a really interesting article I wanted to share with you. It’s about a widow who has filed a Monsanto Wrongful Death Suit. In part, it reads: “Teri McCall of Cambria, California, lost her husband of 40 years, Anthony “Jack” McCall, to terminal cancer in December 2015. For nearly 30 years on his 20-acre fruit and vegetable farm, Jack had used Monsanto’s herbicide, Roundup. Now, Teri has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Monsanto Co., alleging that Monsanto had known for years that exposure to glyphosate—the main ingredient in the agribusiness giant’s flagship weedkiller Roundup—could cause cancer and other serious illnesses or injuries. And she just might…
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Admitting Depression…it’s not that easy to do…
Admitting Depression One of the things I’m learning to do is to open up about my struggle with depression and let go of attempts to hide it or feel embarrassed or ashamed because it. I’ve always been a very private person, so admitting depression has been a learning curve and a challenge; for me, it’s been a test of personal courage. There are 3 reasons I am moving in this direction, and they affect you; so today I want to share them. Did you know that in this country, over 20% of women over the age of 40 are taking some sort of anti-depressant medication? It’s a fact…over 20%! I was…
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How to begin eating organic without spending a fortune
How to begin eating organic I constantly hear people saying they would love to eat organic, but it’s so expensive. I understand as I’m always watching prices and trying to shop smart myself. From my perspective, if you think eating organic is expensive, try getting really sick and see what that does to your budget! With that in mind, let’s talk about how to begin eating organic. We’ll talk about three foods you can easily switch to begin your organic adventure. They’re items that you probably (or should) eat often, and the organic versions are usually easy to find. Because a huge fresh salad should always be on the menu,…
