10 Ways To Cut Back Your Sugar Intake

Sugar is hidden in a lot of the foods we eat and drink. Knowing where the sugar "hides", and understanding ways to substitute for it, allows you to make healthier choices, and help you cut back on your sugar intake. [Read More ...]

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Alcohol: Legal But Lethal

Many Americans consume alcohol on a regular basis. Whether it is a glass of wine with dinner or a beer after work with friends, drinking may be the most acceptable drug in the United States. If you're of the legal age to drink (21 and up), it's easy to forget that alcohol can hold many dangers other than obtaining a DUI or birthing an addiction. [Read More ...]

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Embracing the Needle: Understanding Acupuncture

Acupuncture is the procedure of inserting small, threadlike needles into various parts of the body. You may be asking yourself, "Why would anyone willingly do that?" Although it is a relatively new practice in the United States, Acupuncture is part of an ancient tradition used to alleviate a broad range of ailments. [Read More ...]

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Healthier Alternatives to Vaccinations: An Ounce of Prevention …

Along with the holidays and winter sports, keeping the flu at bay has become an annual cold weather tradition. This year, concern over the regular seasonal flu has been exacerbated even more by the H1N1 scare, further prompting the question: to vaccinate or not to vaccinate? [Read More ...]

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Getting Out of Your Fitness Rut

You've been to the gym 4-5 nights a week for the last month. You've been hitting the water bottle hard, and lessening your chocolate allowance from once a day to once every other day (ok, maybe from twice a day to once a day). [Read More ...]

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Sleep On This

Ever have one of those nights where you just stare at the ceiling unable to fall asleep? Thoughts racing through your head, worrying about recent events, work or about a loved one? Chances are you've had one of these sleepless nights filled with stress. For many Americans this [Read More ...]

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