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9 Great (and easy) Ways to Keep your Body Happy and Avoid Inflammation
Posted By: Dr. Bill Sears on July 25, 2011Stay Lean. It probably comes as no surprise that a lean body is a healthier body. Unfortunately, Americans are some of the fattest people in the world. Fat cells produce wear-and-tear chemicals that slow your body down and divert its attention away from keeping you healthy. Remember to move. Studies show that exercise helps clean [...]
Recently, the Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWFJ) published F as in Fat: Obesity Threatens America’s Future 2011, which presents the startling reality of the obesity epidemic across the United States. Rather than focusing on the numbers, our goal is to help individuals, families and communities understand what they [...]
During the summer, many people have more difficulty falling asleep than during other times of year. According to the National Sleep Foundation, there is an ideal temperature for our bodies to fall asleep. Unfortunately, during these summer heat waves, we find ourselves tossing and turning because the air is just too hot. How to overcome [...]
As a parent, you have probably seen a variety of signs placed on your child’s bedroom door or on a fort they built. Young boys often post signs that read, “no girls allowed,” and teens may post signs reading, “Keep Out! No parents allowed!” They may also have treasures stashed away in the attic, under [...]
You have to be adventurous to take a toddler grocery shopping, but sometimes you may just want to and other times you may have no choice. One young mother takes her three-year-old and one-year-old most of the time. She says she thinks of it as a “sport.” To expect a curious two-year-old to be a [...]
Parenthood brings with it many increased responsibilities, tasks, and different roles for new moms. During this busy time, eating nutrient rich foods in small meals multiple times a day helps new moms to maintain a balanced mood, lose unwanted baby weight, and increase their energy and stamina. Here are 5 tips that are easy to [...]
