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Depression is a Disease
Depression and other mental health issues have been in the media a lot lately. I know firsthand that depression must be taken seriously and battled with all the weapons in our modern arsenal. The graphic below was created to give a small idea of what depression is like for those…
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The Dangers of Belly Fat
It might seem strange to follow a post about our society’s unhealthy emphasis on thinness with a post about the dangers of belly fat, but the truth is, we need to find a balance that will allow for both a healthy body and a healthy self image. No matter what…
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Twiggy is the new normal
I am old enough to remember the 1960’s. Yes, I was just a kid, but I remember the Vietnam war, Walter Cronkite on the evening news, and the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show. I also remember the semi-scandalous splash that was made back then by a young fashion model…
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Healthy Cooking – Salt and Seasonings
Salt and seasonings can turn an ordinary meal into a work of culinary art, but many people are concerned about getting too much salt in their diets and timid about experimenting with herbs and spices. Salt can cause problems with high blood pressure and water retention or bloating. While you…
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Healthy Cooking – The Pleasures and Perils of Sugar
Sugar is definitely an area where most of us tend to have too much of a good thing. Your brain needs to have sugars in order to function. But this doesn’t mean you need to have that doughnut! Eating processed sugar provides a great jolt that makes you feel fantastic…