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Ways to Lose Weight – A Baker’s Dozen
We welcome our guest blogger, Sandi Thompson, a nutritional therapy practitioner and certified wellness coach who is here today sharing her tips about how to lose weight: There was an article in the Los Angeles Times about the grim data on U.S. obesity. There’s only one state with an obesity rate under 20% – Colorado squeaked in at 19.8. Compare that to Mississippi with a rate of 34.4%. That means over a third of their population is not just overweight but downright FAT. What can you to do? Here are … Continue reading
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Tagged diet, exercise, nutritional therapy practitioner, obesity, sandi Thompson, wellness coach
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Kim Kardashian Could Use a Friend about Now
We all know from reality TV that fame can be fleeting – but what about Kim Kardashian and her 72 day marriage? Whether the Kardashians and the E! network deceived their fans or Kim is a victim of society’s moral lethargy, she likely could use a good friend right about now. Findings from the MacArthur Foundation indicate that, during hard times, women friends provide emotional security and support. According to a UCLA study by Drs. Shelley Taylor and Laura Klein, brain chemicals released when we’re stressed cause us to seek … Continue reading
Want Halloween Treats Instead of Tricks?
On Halloween, you don’t have to dress up as a member of the Sandwich Generation – you likely already have that frazzled look about you. Caring for parents growing older and kids growing up can lead to stress and, in crisis, even depression. See if these practical insights can help with your negative emotions: Knowledge is power. Gather information about ways to deal with how you are feeling – explore Internet search engines and sites or the self-help section of your local bookstore. And talk with friends and family who … Continue reading
How to Exorcise Ghosts from the Past
Although Halloween today revolves around trick-or-treating and costume parties, in the past masks were worn to placate the evil spirits. You may not believe in witches and goblins, but when was the last time you thought seriously about ghosts that haunt you? Your thoughts are mental products although they don’t necessarily reflect an absolute reality. However, for you, they do represent how you feel. The bad feelings you have may be due to normal temperament, stress overload, situational sadness or even clinical depression. Did you know that 1 in 4 … Continue reading
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Tagged depression, exercise, ghosts, Halloween, sadness, stress, well being
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