by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
9. August 2015 15:53
Over the counter pain killers like aspirin and ibuprofen may reduce the effectiveness of some anti-depressants. "Common over-the-counter painkillers such as ibuprofen, aspirin and naproxen may reduce the effectiveness of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SS...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
6. August 2015 06:06
According to everydayhealth.com, Hepatitis C is a global health issue effecting 170 million people. Hepatitis C deaths have increased steadily in the United States in recent year. It is believed that this trend has happened in part because many people don't know they have disease, a new govern...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
1. August 2015 19:09
Could success in finding joy in life be as easy as finding your mantra?!
According to Mark Fenske, PHD., a neuroscientist in Canada, it is. “Focusing on a mantra can reduce activity in brain structures associated with negative emotion, which in turn affects your autonomic nervous s...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
26. July 2015 05:24
Vacation Injury Survival Essentials: Part 2
Having some essential over- the counter products on hand, in case of minor injuries, can help you be prepared. Yesterday we discussed how to handle headaches, muscle strain, and sore muscles. It is important to make sure all of your products are &ldq...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
25. July 2015 19:41
Vacation Injury Survival Essentials: Part 1-
When I went on my summer trip with my children, I took a 6’ X 8” ox full of different sized band aids, burn and scratch spray, bug bite pen, and aloe. It came in handy several times. But, since my return it got me thinking about &l...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
24. July 2015 10:06
Recently I cooked a whole grain that I have really enjoyed, called farro. Farro, also known as the pharaoh’s wheat, originated in Egypt centuries ago and is a member of the wheat family. It is primarily grown in Italy now, and is considered a healthy alternative to wheat pasta there. It ...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
22. July 2015 13:44
Finding the time to cook healthy foods can be challenging too many in our busy society. But cooking doesn’t have to be time consuming, intimidating, or expensive. Have some of these basic healthy staples in your pantry and you can whip together an energizing meal tha...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
22. July 2015 05:24
Stretching and mobility is key to keeping your flexibility as you age. Actively working to keep that mobility also helps keep long, strong muscles.
‘If you don’t use it, you lose it!’ This fact is true whether you are 11 or 70 years old. The reality is that...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
20. July 2015 19:03
FIVE is the minimum number of fruit and vegetable servings you should aim for each day, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Not surprisingly, most Americans do not hit that mark. If you want to see success in your weight-loss goals, it will not be accomplished throu...
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