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Mindful Eating Strategies for the Holidays

Mindful Eating Strategies for the Holidays

Tis the season to be jolly, but don’t fa-la-la-la–ll off your healthful eating routine. The holidays are rife with celebrations and sumptuous foods. While this time is a great opportunity to spend…

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Five Benefits of Brisk, Daily Walking

Five Benefits of Brisk, Daily Walking

Walking is one of the best and easiest forms of exercise because it doesn’t require heavy equipment and almost anyone can do it. Whether it’s walking up the stairs en route to…

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Five Simple Exercises To Do at Work

Five Simple Exercises To Do at Work

Working in an office or home-based job often involves a lot of desk work and sitting for long hours. While this may not seem like a problem, many doctors argue that lack…

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Common Causes of Muscle Atrophy

Muscle atrophy or “muscle wasting” occurs when a loss of muscle tissue affects our daily lives and ability to perform simple tasks. Depending on the situation or condition, early detection can help…

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Treat Yourself to a Stress Relief Massage

Treat Yourself to a Stress Relief Massage

Stress is a daily reality for many of us. In the beginning it can present physical symptoms that later develop into serious health conditions. Massage therapy is a realistic solution to counter…

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Protect Your Body during Workouts

Protect Your Body during Workouts

Workout injuries can be prevented with proper body conditioning. A quality fitness program is designed to safely train areas in your body to achieve fitness goals. At the same time, training is…

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Acupuncture

Chronic Pain? Stress? Anxiety? Try Acupuncture

Today’s modern lifestyle is frequently pressure-filled with underlying stress. Prolonged exposure to stress can cause depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, insomnia, and a weakened immune system. Although over-the-counter pills and prescription drugs…

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Why Only RMTs Should Perform Massage

Why Only RMTs Should Perform Massage

Most everyone has experienced sore, stiff, or aching muscles. Aside from pharmaceutical aid, rest, ice, compression and elevation, an effective treatment for muscle pain is massage therapy. This is the manipulation of…

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