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Sage for better respiratory health

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Sage belongs to the Salvia plant family and is derived from the Latin word salvere, which means "to heal." Aside from the metaphysical uses of ‘smudging,’ research shows that sage can al...

 

It’s a perfect time for Turkey Chili

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Put those Thanksgiving leftovers to good use with this delicious and easy recipe. This turkey chili recipe is an easy healthy yet hearty dish to serveyour next dinner! Ingredients ...

 

Roll the dice on this fitness gift

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If you are looking for a fun, inexpensive gift to help someone fulfill their 2021 resolutions, look no more. ‘Fitness Dice’ will always come up a winner.For fitness lovers of all levels,...

 

Which approaches are most effective at reducing COVID-19 spread?

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Researchers have found that physical distancing is universally effective at reducing the spread of COVID-19, while social bubbles and masks are more situation-dependent. The researchers ...

 

Make it look a lot like Christmas

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Getting into the holiday spirit begins with making your home look festive. Decorating for the holidays can be fun for the whole family with a little planning. Consider the strength...

 

Tips for coping with holiday stress and depression

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The holidays are here. Under normal circumstances they bring hustle and bustle, a crowded house,shopping worries and quite a bit of stress. This year, the scene will be different, but th...

 

Make Black Friday Golden

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By now we all know that our holidays are going to look a lot different this year. So then, will our shopping habits. Most big box stores are foregoing the traditional door-busting sales ...

 

Eat too much? Try a digestif

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With the holidays upon us surely we are bound to overindulge once or twice. While the enjoyment of a holiday feast brings pleasure, the feeling of being stuffed to the point of being put...

 

5 Ways to Trim the Fat from Your Thanksgiving Dinner

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Skip the heavy appetizers. Why fill up on cheese and crackers when there is a nice home-cooked meal to enjoy? Pass the rolls. This means less processed flour and less butter. Reduc...

 

5 ways to burn off Thanksgiving Calories

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The Calorie Control Councilfound that we eat more than 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat during the typical Thanksgiving meal. Here are a few ways to get back to healthy living aft...

 

Good sleep patterns help the heart

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Healthy sleep habits are associated with a lower risk of heart failure. Adults with the healthiest sleep patterns (morning risers, sleeping 7-8 hours a day and no frequent insomnia, snor...

 

Check out Hueco Tanks

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If you are feeling a little stir crazy, you can load up your household in the car and head to Hueco Tanks.For thousands of years, people have trekked to these rock hills just outside El ...

 

Be honest about your emotions this holiday season

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The upcoming holidays may drastically highlight our feelings of distance from those we love. It may be necessary to start mentally preparing now for a different experience this holiday s...

 

Preplan your Thanksgiving prayer

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Thanksgiving traditions may be compromised this year. Most of us will be participating in a smaller celebration than usual. But, it may be the perfect opportunity to spend a little m...

 

Give stress the ‘Five Flower’ punch

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Managing stress without the use of pharmaceuticals is not new. In fact, the original ‘Bach Flower Remedies’ is a safe and natural method of stress healing discovered in the 1920’s by Dr....

 

Healthy Thanksgiving Part 2: Cauliflower Au Gratin

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This recipe for Cauliflower Au Gratin by delish.com is a creamy and healthier alternative to potatoes any day of the week but Thanksgiving seems like a great day to serve them up. Yie...

 

Different types of squats for a better shape

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Squats benefit your glutes better than a cardio workout. But, it’s important to mix up the type of squat exercises each time you work out to get maximum results. Here are few options: ...

 

Time of day and weight loss

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Restricting meals to early in the day did not affect weight among overweight adults with prediabetes or diabetes, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart ...

 

Make it a Disney Day

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Mickey Mouse first appeared publicly in the short film ‘Steamboat Willy’ on November 18, 1928, the day fans officially recognize as Mickey Mouse’s Birthday. In anticipation of this...

 

Practicing gratitude brings happiness

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The benefits of practicing gratitude can lead you to a feeling of happiness and give you a deeper appreciation of your daily life. Taking time to reflect upon the things you are grat...

 

Create your own luck

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This Friday the 13th we thought we would talk about ‘luck.’ Luck isn’t always something that you stumble upon, or that randomly happens to you, sometimes you can find it -if you know whe...

 

The mighty, mighty cranberry

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Cranberries are a superfood. People can consume them in the form of a sauce or a juice. They can also add them to stuffing, casseroles, or dessert. These highly nutritious berries are al...

 

Healthier Thanksgiving Dinner: Stuffing

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November brings us the great American feast known as Thanksgiving. Every year dieticians warn us against the insanely high caloric intake by eating this traditional meal. In the coming w...

 

Three household jobs that burn major calories

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Many of us spruce up our homes in preparation for fall and winter. This year, since we will most likely spend even more time at home it seems like tackling a few household chores might m...

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