Wellness Wednesday: Benefits of the Flu Vaccine

January 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Well it’s apparent that the cold and flu season is upon us and it's important to consider the benefits of getting your yearly flu vaccine. This is especially true if your children will either be in school, starting school, or are even in just a daycare program. When around many other individuals, your children will be exposed, and then exposing you and the rest of the family, to many germs. Not to mention that if you have infants in the household, it's extremely important to protect them since their immune systems are still developing. The flu can be deadly for infants and the elderly, … [Read more...]

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Wellness Wednesday: Tired of Being Tired

January 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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If there's one thing that drives me nuts it's that I constantly feel drained lately. Yet despite how I feel, I've got to push on through. Having three kids is a full time job in itself, and I can’t afford to be exhausted all the time. I decided to make some small life changes to help get back on track and amp up my energy levels! Being energized is very important to us mamas if we're going to make it through the day! So, I decided to come up with a list of simple things we all can do to rev up our internal engines. Breakfast: Having your morning meal within an hour of waking up jump … [Read more...]

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Tips for Making Healthier Choices During the Holidays

December 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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It’s that time of year when we rejoice in seeing those that we care about and celebrating the holidays, but also a dreaded time for many of us as we picture our waistlines growing from the holiday goodies that seem to get the best of us. There is no need to fear; with a few tips, you can still enjoy those cherished events without going overboard on the tasty treats! Make healthier choices! At many events you will be grateful to find things like fruit or veggie trays, mixed nuts or meat and cheese platters. Try to fill up more on the healthy options, such as these, when nom nom noming at … [Read more...]

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Wellness Wednesday: Why dark chocolate IS good for you!

December 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Dark chocolate is full of delicious, yummy goodness that's great for your body! In fact, eating a small amount of dark chocolate on a regular basis boasts many great benefits due to its antioxidants and flavonoids. Dark chocolate actually contains nearly eight times the number of antioxidants when compared to strawberries! Not to mention, the flavonoids in dark chocolate help to relax your blood pressure because it helps your body produce nitric oxide--which also helps to balance certain hormones in your body. It’s excellent for heart health! If you eat a small bar of dark chocolate … [Read more...]

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Wellness Wednesday: Tune Up Your Health with Music

December 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Believe it or not, music affects us all, from how we feel to how we function. Music can play a major role in your life and the life of your family. It’s beneficial to your health, mood and lifestyle! Good music can perk up your mood when you're down, or if you are like me, help you get those tears out when you need a good cry. Music is a motivator for those trying to lose weight, or just get healthier. It amps you up during your exercise routine and the rhythm of some fast paced jams can help you to workout harder. Some studies suggest that those who exercise to music tend to get a … [Read more...]

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Wellness Wednesday: Amping Up Physical Intimacy

October 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
messed bed

Now that you know the health benefits of a great sex life, we've got some tips to amp up your intimacy so you can achieve all the perks. When it comes to being intimate, there are plenty of little ways to enhance your love life and spice things up between your partner and you in the bedroom. There are always little ways to make things feel exciting and new! Here are a few of the many things you can do to rev up your sex life: A little teasing is pleasing! Teasing your partner can release feel-good, healthy hormones for you! When you are flirtatious with one another your bodies release … [Read more...]

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