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10 Simple Exercises You Can Do From Home During the Fall Season Wouldn't it be wonderful to be able to afford all of that fancy equipment used in the gyms? Well, as nice as it sounds, it just isn'... Read more

Eating is a part of life. Your body gets its nutrients from food. Sometimes we can go overboard with our eating habits and it can result in gaining weight. One issue with food is emotional eatin... Read more

Exercise is an important part of our lives. Staying in shape is one way to increase your life expectancy. Weight bearing exercises are important also for increasing muscle mass and bone density a... Read more

It's always been a tug of war when it comes to which side of the fence nuts are on. Many think that nuts are bad for you but that is not the case. They are not what you think, and that includes pis... Read more

Sheer willpower seldom works when it comes to changing your diet. Instead of trying to force yourself, why not try one of these tips instead? These four techniques are easy to use and can have a pr... Read more

Have you just begun to exercise? If so, you may have noticed that you feel some discomfort the first few weeks into your routine. It is not uncommon to feel aches. But if you do, here are some ways... Read more

What is the secret to a long and healthy life? It is in the food that we eat. As you well know, all foods are not created equal. Choosing and eating the right foods may help increase your life e... Read more

If its one thing moms can do it is stick together. Making life run smoothly with kids, home and career can be a tall order. Communicating with other moms helps to ease the stress. If you are lookin... Read more

Summertime is all about feeling the sun on your face and getting some fresh air. But, many people stay inside and miss out on what nature has to offer. Here are some fun ways that you and the famil... Read more

Living healthy is not just for adults, but everyone. Even if one person needs to lose weight in a family, the entire group can benefit from eating a bit better. Here are some ideas for healthy snac... Read more

Have you ever heard a kid say that they were bored? It takes constant stimulation to keep them motivated. And, to keep them fit for life, it will take just that if you don't want boredom to set in.... Read more

Water is an important element in our lives. Without it, the body can't function properly. When the weather gets warm, excessive loss of water can lead to dehydration. What Is Dehydration? Dehydra... Read more

A great article from our friends at Muscular Development: Drinking Water Enhances Weight Loss/Fat Loss   It is incredibly simple to gain body fat. In fact, it is so basic that it commonly h... Read more

Like most of us who live through the four season of the year, we cannot wait for summer to come. No more cold days, huddle in the house, being inactive, breathing stale air. When spring arrives we ... Read more

They make your smile complete. Teeth help us to chew food and also shape our face. But, keeping them looking great takes work and the right foods.  Teeth are covered with hard enamel to prote... Read more

Osteopathy is a holistic medicinal practice that addresses the entire person in an attempt to heal the body. The idea is to help the body to begin to heal itself. Here is some information about how... Read more

How do you Boost your Metabolism for Weight Loss? Weight loss is the hottest topic and goal when the weather starts to get warm. But, it can frustrate some people who work hard yet still don't see... Read more

Obesity in America has reached a crisis point. Two out of every three Americans are overweight, one out of every three is obese. One in three are expected to have diabetes by 2050. Minorities ... Read more

Being a firm believer in natural health enhancement, my entire family regularly visits our chiropractor, to keep our bodies in alignment and at peak performance for all our daily activities. As we ... Read more

When it comes to playing sports, you need to be at your best. Practice makes you stronger, more skilled and a better player overall. Can supplements help you also? There has been a debate over sup... Read more

When it comes to detoxing there are as many ways to detox as there are reasons to. It can be confusing trying to figure out which one is right for you. Before you make a decision, decide what you w... Read more

You have heard it all before -- consume fruits and veggies and exercise.....much easier said than accomplished when it comes to better health. Here are a couple great, easy hints that don't necess... Read more

Snacking is often blamed for weight gain. In fact, snacking properly can help save you from unwanted calories. Here are ideas for healthy snacking. What Are Snacks? Snacks are like mini meals tha... Read more

What causes hyperactivity?  In kids, we believe that it is just a part of their age. Being three or four means that you will be wound up like the Energizer bunny. But, could their diet be cont... Read more

When winter has passed, we shed our heavier vestiges to welcome the warmer weather of spring. It's like being reborn. As the earth comes clean and starts again, so you and your body can do the same... Read more

It never feels good when you just can't keep your eyes open anymore and it's only two o'clock in the afternoon. What is going on? You need a pick-me-up - but how? Power napping is the newest thing... Read more

Family time is an important time. With school, work and other commitments, that time together can easily slip away. Bring it back with some outdoor adventures designed just for your family. Statis... Read more

You’ve heard all the hype, the gimmicks, the mystical ancient tricks that are supposed to be your shortcuts to lasting weight loss success… If only it were that easy, right? The ... Read more

One of the big questions today is how much fat we should eat. Some people agree with low-fat diets and others say that this limits the healthy fats. If you want to know more, here are some tips to ... Read more

We want to do the best we can for our bodies. That may mean departing from traditional medicine for many health conditions. If you can do it, is it safe for your children as well? What Is Homeopat... Read more

What do they call it - cottage cheese? No one wants to see that on their hips or belly. We are talking about cellulite. Nearly everyone has had it, whether they are skinny or more ample. But, here ... Read more

Many need it to get going in the morning. When the energy wanes mid-morning, it is used as a pick-me-up. We are talking about caffeine. It has its good side and its bad side. What Is Caffeine? It... Read more

The body is a temple. How are you treating yours? To increase your health, you might want to consider the benefits of green tea. Green tea has been used as a standard drink in Asian countries for ... Read more

Thousands of people suffer from allergies. They could be affected by food, pet dander, pollen, mold or other substances. Allergy therapy is designed to help reduce the sensitivity to allergens. Al... Read more

Obesity is an epidemic in this country. It affects millions of adults. But, did you know that it also affects children of all ages? Here are some tips to help your child shed the pounds. We are to... Read more

What is in the food that you eat? Do you know? If you don't, you may be in for a surprise. The additives that are supposed to make our lives easier could be having the opposite effect. What Are Pr... Read more

How do you feel about your body? Close your mind for a few minutes and let your thoughts wander to how you feel about your body. Do you often say things like, “I hate my___”? Do you fe... Read more

Today Is the First Step to Your Better Life Why do you want to lose weight? For many people it is as simple as wanting to look better or to look like they used to. Other people want to lose weigh... Read more

Do you feel like you are always talking yourself out of success? As soon as you start to set goals for yourself, do you suddenly have nagging thoughts about how you aren't up to the task or how yo... Read more

When you have "convenience" food bombarding you from every direction, it can be difficult to choose options that give your body the nourishment it needs. However, if you have daily reminders and e... Read more

When winter comes, so do other things. Some of them we like: snowboarding, making snowmen, drinking hot chocolate, warm fires in the evening. But there is also the chance of other things that are n... Read more

How To Use Stress To Improve Your Life Stress is a natural part of being human. Anyone with a family, home, job, or who has any sort of life outside their living room sofa, is going to experience ... Read more

How Stress Is Affecting Your Health While periodic emotional stress, like being caught in traffic, falling behind on your work, or having to cook a big Thanksgiving dinner, is a natural part of li... Read more

If you have lived the majority of your life overweight, you've most likely tried countless weight loss programs, weight loss diets and a healthy dose of drugs and pills to boot. Anyone who has gone... Read more

Eating is a part of life. Your body gets its nutrients from food. Sometimes we can go overboard with our eating habits and it can result in gaining weight. One issue with food is emotional eating. ... Read more

Parents understand the importance of encouraging outdoor exercise, but in the winter when it's cold outside, it takes a little added incentive to get the family out the door to enjoy some physical ... Read more

The backbone of any business is communication, and it's even more true for a solo business owner who works remotely with contractors and clients around the globe. One of the most exciting things ab... Read more

Before Beginning An Exercise Program ... you need to put first things first. Physical activity is important - at every age. Getting started exercising doesn't have to be difficult but it does requ... Read more

Sometimes we have to have the blatantly obvious, pointed out by our children. 11-year-old Birke Baehr presents his take on a major source of our food -- far-away and less-than-picturesque indust... Read more

If the basics of reading and writing are learning your ABCs, the basics of work-at-home success is setting your priorities. If you don't have a set of priorities by which to guide your business, yo... Read more

When you work from home, stress is everywhere. It's in your success as you become more in demand, it's in your lack of success as you try to figure out how to make a go of your venture. When you're... Read more

Oh, the beauty of those autumn leaves, and the trees that are "on fire" with colour! And what a wonderful time of year to get outdoors, enjoy the cool, fresh air and get in a few hours of family fi... Read more

Everything is getting more expensive today. From gas to groceries, our hard-earned dollars are challenged to stretch further. Now, we may be able to ride a bicycle around town if we can’t put... Read more

For those of us that have been around the online networking industry for several years have probably seen a lot of opportunities come and go.  Recently, there have been a few seasoned leaders ... Read more

If you have done your due-diligence into the Trillion Dollar Wellness Industry, you will realize that the Baby Boomers drive the economy and more over are spending a significant amount of their inc... Read more

It's time to put a plan in place for a better you in 2011 - don't delay, stay ahead of the curve.  Below are some insight's on putting a plan of action in motion ...   Read more

At the Team Fusion Group, we talked a lot about the WHY we have and the importance of delivering this value proposition. We talk about Making a Difference in the lives of our family, friends and fe... Read more

I know there is a tendency to lean towards the obesity issues in our discussions here, but I believe it is one of the major challenges facing us as North Americans. Personally, I feel like this is... Read more

Here's a great article from Michelle McQuigge, published in The Canadian Press recently on Canadian obesity rates - worth the read for sure! TORONTO - Nearly one quarter of Canadians are considere... Read more

Here is a great article from Dana Sullivan that I thought I would share, great insight Dana, thank you ... The physical benefits of strength training are well-known and often obvious to the naked ... Read more

I was running my BMI and I was a little concerned - I know I am a bit overweight, but I figured I need to be down about 20-30 pounds to be truly lean.  When I did my BMI I was at 30.7 which is... Read more

The results are in and they do not look very good, time to do something about this issue!  If you, a family member or a friend are struggling with obesity, please contact us for ide... Read more

Revving Your Engine Metabolism is a process that breaks down carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the food you eat to make the energy your body needs to build and maintain itself. Proper nutrition ... Read more

Dehydration is far too common, given how preventable it is. Dehydration occurs when we put out more water than we take in. This happens often in the summer when we are spending more time in outdoor... Read more

Symmetry Genesis contains the revolutionary triple-patented X’tranol-24TM that effectively delivers both primary and secondary antioxidants.  Until recently, the focus has been on seco... Read more

Water, The Chemistry of Life.   Whenever we attempt to determine whether there is life as we know it on Mars or other planets, scientists first seek to establish whether or not water is pres... Read more

Over the past year, I am continually reminded about the importance of stretching and increasing my flexibility, especially at my age.  If I want to continue with my active lifestyle and not ge... Read more

It's almost summertime, which brings the challenging battle of picnic season verses swimsuit season. The weather's perfect for hiking, camping, barbecuing, and days at the beach—lots of oppor... Read more

Well, the first days of summer have begun, are you ready to show off what nature gave you?  What do you mean no?   When you’re unhappy with the look, shape and feel of your body, ... Read more

They key to personal wellness is identifying your bodies needs and feeding the soul. If food is often too much of a good thing in your life, drawing on your spiritual reserves can help you stay mod... Read more

For some, getting good sleep is easier said than done. Our lifestyles make it easy to send the sandman packing. Here’s how to avoid the most common sleep stealers:   Cut off caffeine... Read more

Let's start off the month with a focus on building an effective team. If you want to grow your business strong, leadership is VERY important, but equally important is the strength of the team you b... Read more

Scientists have found a substance in red wine that is slowing down the aging process in mice. Will it someday lengthen the lives of humans, too?   This substance is know as Resveratrol, a pow... Read more

An incredible supplement has been making powerful waves recently within the spheres of health and longevity called resveratrol. Originally isolated and studied as an anti-aging ingredient, it&... Read more

The waist size of our bodies can be a great indicator for a potential health issue in the future. People who carry excess fat around their middle are at greater risk for heart disease and diabetes.... Read more

Back pain affects about 8 out of 10 people. But there are many steps you can take to avoid it. One of the best things you can do to prevent back pain is to exercise regularly and keep your back and... Read more

While many people believe that they eat more when stressed, the truth is that in the middle of a stressful event, your appetite is low. Adrenaline turns off any “nonemergency”... Read more

We all love getting a good night sleep, but sometimes it's hard to accomplish. The problem is we are doing our bodies a disservice by not getting the proper amount of sleep each night. When we say ... Read more

A 2007 study predicted that if people keep gaining weight at the current rate, fat will be the norm by 2015, with 75 percent of adults and nearly 24 percent of children and adolescents in the Unite... Read more

If you are like most of us, getting yourself to the gym may be the last thing you’re thinking about when you’re stressed out, wiped out or bummed out. But it’s precisely what coul... Read more

Did you know that regular exercise protects the DNA material that protects your genes, meaning you live longer and stronger - that's a good thing! We are all guilty of skipping that workout and we... Read more

Calorie counts on labels and menus are off by as much as 18 percent — enough to sabotage any weight-loss focus. So you take charge of your calorie intake, you read your food labels and check... Read more

The number of obese North Americans has doubled in the past 30 years. I think we all know one big reason why - we eat too much and exercise too little! The average North American consumes more than... Read more

We all want to be happier and feel alive. And why not? Each day is another opportunity to make a difference. Having a positive mindset doesn't just feel good - it's good for us. What's going on in ... Read more

We know stress can hit us on a daily basis, but there is a way to avoid stress taken over our lives. If we allow the stress to consume our lives, we have a tendency to become ineffective and unprod... Read more

Almost nine in 10 people are not aware of the risks of carrying extra fat around their waistline.A survey of 12,000 Europeans found most had no idea that a thick waist was a sign of a build-up of a... Read more

So what is it in coffee that provides such remarkable benefits? First, that cup of java is a terrific source of protective antioxidants. Researchers evaluating both the antioxidants levels of ... Read more

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