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Three Tips to Staying Active at Any Age

By admin | Published May 22, 2023

Staying active as a teenager and young adult is never an issue, but as we age, it can be a challenge to keep moving, especially if you suffer from a health condition or injury. However, it’s important to keep yourself moving as it can lead to a host of physical and mental health benefits. Follow these three tips to

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6 Ways to Stay Mentally Strong

By admin | Published February 20, 2023

Just as we develop our physical muscles to gain strength and maintain our health, we also need to pay attention to strengthening our mental muscles. Learning to develop mental strength can help in many ways from overcoming challenging situations, to learning from and bouncing back from failure to viewing these challenges as opportunities for growth. Read on for six

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Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine for Sprains & Strains

By admin | Published May 7, 2018

We’ve all heard of and maybe even experienced a sprain or a strain. But do you really know the difference? A sprain is defined as a stretch or tear of a ligament. A strain, on the other hand, is defined as an injury to a muscle or tendon. Sprains can result from a fall, a sudden twist or a

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How to Prepare For Seasonal Affective Disorder

By admin | Published October 17, 2016

When the seasons change you have to be ready for a change in mood, especially as we move from Fall into Winter. Although it may not seem as drastic of a shift as you think, it matters more to our mental and physical states than you may know. Seasonal Affective Disorder is estimated to affect around 10 million Americans a

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7 Ways to Communicate Healthy Habits to Your Kids

By admin | Published September 5, 2016

As the school year kicks back into gear so should the healthy habits that you and your children have before practiced. Notice how I said “practiced,” because we all know during the summer-vacation months we tend to indulge a little. Maybe you have had one too many backyard barbecues, or three too many trips to the favorite

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Ways to Keep Your Memory Sharp

By admin | Published May 2, 2016

Don’t forget about physical exercise

Believe it or not, when you’re Exercising your Body, you’re exercising your Mind as well. Aerobic exercise gets your blood pumping, which increases the Oxygen going to your Brain and lowers your risk of disorders such as Diabetes and Cardiovascular disease that can lead to Memory loss. If you can, start with some exercise in

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Heart Healthy Tips to Reduce Stress

By admin | Published February 15, 2016

In this fast-paced world we find it’s pretty hard to slow down. Everyday stressors are the norm and although some stress is good, too much can hurt the body not only mentally but physically as well. Work, family, finances and everything in between can start to take a toll on your health. Below are tips that not only help to

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5 Health Tips for Diabetes

By admin | Published November 2, 2015

There are about 29 million people in the United States who suffer from Type 2 Diabetes, an illness that is becoming increasingly common and is also highly preventable. With lifestyle changes, Diabetes can be managed and prevented.

Aim for a healthy weight

When you have extra weight, this can cause an increase in Blood Sugar. Maintaining a healthy weight can

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Eliminate Depression Naturally

By admin | Published October 19, 2015

Suffering from Depression can make you feel hopeless, frustrated and like your quality of life will never get better. Many feel that prescription medications don’t help, and simply mask the problem instead of helping solve it. If you are dealing with Depression, it is easy to get discouraged about your treatment options. Below are ways that you can naturally reduce

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Can Acupuncture Really Help You Lose Weight?

By admin | Published January 5, 2015

Obesity remains a top concern among health professionals in the U.S. According to a study published in the Journal of American Medicine (JAMA), more than one third of adults in the U.S. are clinically obese. People who fall under this category are more likely to develop Heart Disease, Diabetes, and even certain types of Cancer.

While there’s no substitution for

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