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From the monthly archives:

October 2009

Eight Ways to Live a Happier Life

October 28, 2009

By Leanne Williams
Living life in a positive way can lead to greater contentment and happiness. There will always be occasional set backs or unpleasant events in life, but the right frame of mind will help you get through the bad times and increase you appreciation of the good. Here are eight tips to help cultivate [...]

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Excellent Smoothie Combo

October 28, 2009

Yummeee!

This was an idea that I got yesterday when I was in the farmers market.  As you may know, I’ve really been getting into these lately.  Try the recipe and let me know what you think.
6 strawberries
15 red grapes
2 bananas
2 apples
1 hand-full of blueberries
1 hand-full of cranberries
1 tea spoon of flax seed
1 small box of [...]

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Bell Peppers-Great Nutritional Source

October 23, 2009

I had these last night in a side salad (no, not all 3 of them) that I made and all I have to say is, I should have been eating these a LONG time ago. 
If you’re not up on bell peppers, you need to get in the know.  Unlike spicy peppers, these have more of a [...]

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Needs and Wants-Know The Difference

October 23, 2009

How’s your budgeting going?  Are you sticking to every single rule that you’ve established for yourself?  I’m only asking because we are on the brink of “that time of the year”, and it’s very crucial you have a crystal clear understanding between a want and a need.  Not knowing the difference could cost you dearly. 
You [...]

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Top 10 Best Smoothie Recipes

October 21, 2009

By Donna Monday
There are two good reasons to make a healthy recipe smoothie: 1) They taste great; and 2) They are filled with lots of fruit that have health benefits for your body. Here’s a sample of popular smoothie recipes that can be a positive addition to your daily diet.
Orange Julius Smoothie – This is [...]

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The Benefits Of Eating Raw Vegetables

October 19, 2009

I recently got into eating raw vegetables.  Have you or do you eat vegetables raw?  I was watching a video by internet guru Even Pagan and he mentioned that although he would rather not eat raw brocolli, he does it anyway for the nutritional benefit. 
Now me being the ever growing wellness enthusiast that I am [...]

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What Does Vitamin D Do For You?

October 16, 2009

By Gerald Fitz
What is vitamin D? It is fat-soluble (it is stored in fatty tissues and stays in your body longer) vitamin that we need to keep normal levels of calcium and phosphorus in our blood. The main thing we know about vitamin D is that it helps to keep our bones strong. A recent [...]

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4 Key Elements to an Incredible Beginner Workout at Home For Fat Loss

October 12, 2009

By Parth Shah
Have you ever noticed the incredibly lean and athletic bodies of dancers, gymnasts, and yogis (people who practice yoga)? Now, we know that these athletes don’t lift weights, but do you really think that these athletes have built up their amazing bodies just by sticking topushups, pullups, and bodyweight squats?
Nope. Use the following [...]

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5 Tips To Reduce Stress

October 2, 2009

Are you stressed out?  Are you about to go bananas on the next person who disrespects you in the smallest sense?  If so, then it’s very important for you to relax (Now you might be on the brink of going crazy on the next person who tells you to relax, but pleas give me a [...]

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