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Would you believe that there are a few specific activities in your life that can make you 2 times… or 5 times… or even 10 times more productive?In this brand new video, productivity expert Eben Pagan explains why it's so important to identify and do those 10X activities first (just opt-in at the link below to see it free):VIDEO: 10X Your Personal Productivity In this 2nd video of a free 3 part series,...
1/14/2015 10:00:00 PM
Wellness Tip: Iron deficiency anemia occurs when your body is low on iron. Women who have borne children or are currently pregnant are especially at risk. A simple blood draw will tell your doctor what your iron levels are and then he or she can direct you on how to bring your levels back up. Iron-rich diets are usually the best way to increase the iron in your blood, but supplements can also help....
1/11/2015 10:00:00 PM
Wellness Tip: Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients that are not manufactured by the body, but must be ingested through diet. Omega-3s are necessary for blood clotting, cell health support and reduced inflammation. Evidence suggests they prevent cardiovascular disease. The average western diet is lopsided with Omega-6 fatty acids, which promote inflammation and compete with Omega-3s to metabolize....
1/4/2015 10:00:00 PM
Wellness Tip: People often give up on a diet and exercise plan because they do not see results as quickly as they would like. While it is important to have a goal in mind, such as losing a certain number of pounds, these larger goals should be for the long term. Set a variety of short-term goals as well, such as losing a pound a week, walking for 30 minutes every day, or increasing the number of push...
12/21/2014 10:00:00 PM
Have you heard it said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day? Do you know why? Wellness Tip: The body is an exquisitely engineered machine - with muscles, nerves, and hormones, all operating within a cycle. You sleep, you eat, you play, you flex your muscles and you rest. After a full night's sleep of, say, seven or eight hours, while your body has been resting and regenerating, you...
12/17/2014 10:00:00 PM
As you probably already know, stress can have a negative impact on health. Although Christmas is meant to be a time of joy and sharing, many people find the holidays to be one of the most stressful times of the year. To keep stress levels from negatively impacting your health, following are some suggestions on ways that you can reduce the amount of stress in your life this Christmas season. On to...
12/16/2014 8:00:00 AM
Wellness Tip: You may be puzzled to read an entry about love under Wellness. But your emotional life is every bit as important to your overall well-being as your heart or blood pressure. In fact, your emotional state may be the greatest influence upon your overall physical health. Much has been written about stress being a detriment to good health; but not much has been said about how positive feelings...
12/7/2014 8:00:00 AM
Ongoing research proving the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle has raised awareness that sitting too many hours regularly can adversely influence health and longevity.Dr. James Levine, M.D., PhD., is an endocrinologist at the Mayo Clinic. He is also a research professor determined to reduce the epidemic of obesity and the diseases it causes in the United States. Dr. Levine's position is that humans...
12/7/2014 8:00:00 AM
Wellness Tip: If you are struggling to lose weight, feel sad or moody without a specific reason or have been feeling especially tired, have your thyroid checked. A lagging thyroid gland is common in women, especially those who have had children and are over 35 years in age. You can also have an overactive thyroid, where you would have the opposite symptoms, such as feeling too jittery and losing weight...
12/1/2014 10:00:00 PM
Wellness Tip: Physicians and researchers from the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, have performed studies concerning the benefits of human/animal relationships. One study involved more than 400 participants who had a history of heart disease. One year after suffering a heart attack, canine owners had a higher survival rate. Research involving 240 couples determined that households...
11/24/2014 10:00:00 PM
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