Month: March 2016
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How the 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet Works
Years of animal research and numerous human trials have shown the multiple benefits to be had from periodically reducing your calorie intake. These include not only weight loss but improvements in mood and memory. So I went on what I called the 5:2 diet (eat normally five days a week, cut calories to around 600…
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2 Easy Ways To Meditate
Meditation does more than just relax your body, it actually changes the way we regulate how our mind operates. It can help you achieve a mind/body balance in ways you could never imagine. Joseph Cardillo explains the two most popular methods of meditation in Body Intelligence: Harness Your Body’s Energies for Your Best Life. Meditation…
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Williams-Sonoma Recipe: Chard, Spinach, and Mushroom Gratin
This easy gratin is a great weekend brunch option. From Williams-Sonoma Cooking at Home. *Makes 4–6 servings 4 tablespoons (2 oz.) unsalted butter 1 shallot, minced 6 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 small bunch Swiss chard, about 6 oz., coarsely chopped 1 bunch spinach, about…
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2 Ingredient Power Pancakes | Brunch Month
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10 Books to Help Organize and Revitalize Your Spring Closet
Does it feel like you’ve been wearing opaque tights and dark jeans forever? Spring is time to air out maxi dresses, untangle balled-up bathing suits, and rethink how to display your bangles. Because face it: your closet needs both a seasonal overhaul and an overhaul-overhaul. Learn how to reboot your look by reorganizing your closet…
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Jillian Michaels Finally Pops the Question to Heidi Rhoades
Congratulations are in order! Long time couple and stars of the hit reality show Just Jillian Jillian Michaels and Heidi Rhoades are engaged! The cameras were rolling when America’s toughest trainer popped the question in front of friends and family, starting with a heart felt video about their relationship and ending with Jillian on one…
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What To Do When Your Dream Job Becomes a Nightmare
Unhealthy workplaces exist: In extreme situations, colleagues may undermine you, bosses can ignore major human resource problems, and false accusations start to fly. Gracefully exiting tough situations is an art, and you need assistance learning the ropes. Build an action plan from information in The Episodic Career. So what do you do if you are…
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The Skinny on Teatox Diets
by Mariah Edwards-Heflin For centuries, herbal teas have been revered for their health benefits. Originating in southwest China, Tibet and Northern India, tea has long been used for its supposed medicinal and spiritual properties. Tea is now thought to possess a powerful ability to melt stubborn body fat, but studies show that although tea may…
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6 “Healthy” Foods You Should Avoid When Trying To Lose Weight
We’ve all been there. You’re walking down the aisles of the grocery and can’t help but notice the call outs on products. Low fat! Multigrain! Full of vitamins! How true are these labels? Courtney McCormick, Corporate Dietitian at Nutrisystem, says some might be too good to be true and encourages you to avoid these six…
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The 10 Most Common Beauty Concerns—and How to Fix Them Naturally
Zits? Puffy undereyes? Hair falling out? We all suffer from beauty maladies from time to time, but many over-the-counter treatments contain harmful chemicals. Here are 10 great at-home remedies. From Bio-Young: Get Younger at a Cellular and Hormonal Level. 1. Acne. Acne is, in fact, caused by the male hormones, or androgens. It is possible…