INSPIRATION-Do Not Give Up!
October 8, 2012 · 0 commentsYou can do anything you set your mind to! We can all use a little inspiration from time to time. What or who inspires you?
Help Your Kids with a Family Focus on Fitness
October 8, 2012 · 0 commentsby Erin Light, ACSM-CPT, CLFC Fitness Coach for Flourish! www.flourishyourlife.com Families are facing new challenges now with the proliferation of media entertainment and limited physical education programs in schools; parents are now searching for ways to encourage kids to embrace more physical activity. With so many sedentary "play" options like video
Daily Health Tip-Omega-3’s Baby!
October 8, 2012 · 0 commentsOmega-3's Baby! Be sure to incorporate plenty of fish in your diet. Salmon, which is rich in omega-3’s, not only assists in helping to lesson chronic inflammation, it also helps those of you who suffer from dry eyes. (The body uses omega-3’s to produce tears. ) Other fish rich in
Have You Walked Today?
October 8, 2012 · 0 commentsTake 30 minutes out of your day and go for a walk. It will do your body good!
10 Tips to Tame Sugar Cravings
October 5, 2012 · 0 commentsFor as long as I can remember, I have gravitated toward anything sugary and I've had to find ways to tame sugar cravings. The pitfalls of sugar are that the more we eat it, the more we want. Why do we crave sugar? Sugar is a carbohydrate but nutritionally void,
10 Important Strategies to Help Beat Childhood Obesity
October 3, 2012 · 0 comments10 Important Strategies to Help Beat Childhood Obesity by Tammy J. Colter, Editor-In-Chief, OH Magazine Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years and today, nearly one in three children in America are overweight or obese. Many experts blame the obesity epidemic on our lifestyle changes throughout
How to Eat a Healthy Diet Without Leaving Your Taste Buds or Wallet Behind
October 2, 2012 · 0 commentsby Margaret Furtado, MS, RD, LDN, RYT and Chef Joseph Ewing, BA Culinary Nutrition, AS Culinary Arts Some or most of us are hurting from the past few years of financial struggle. So for this year, let’s try cutting down on the cost of food, while still keeping the same
Nutrition Niblit-Scrumptious Strawberries
September 30, 2012 · 0 commentsThe delicious strawberry is not only low in fat, it is an excellent source of vitamin-C and makes for a wonderful natural antioxidant. Also rich in B-complex vitamins, eating strawberries helps your body metabolize carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Studies show that strawberries have health benefits against cancer, aging, inflammation, and
Daily Health Tip: Capsaicin To The Rescue!
September 29, 2012 · 0 commentsDo you have sore muscles and joints? Try applying a cream that consists of capsaicin two or three times a day. Capsaicin is actually an active ingredient found in chile peppers and the heat from the peppers has proven to help relieve muscle and joint pain.
10 Great Reasons Why You Should Walk
September 29, 2012 · 0 comments10 Great Reasons Why You Should Walk Walking is more than just a way to get from point A to point B! Here are 10 great reasons why you should walk each day: Walking helps to control joint swelling and pain from arthritis It is a low impact way to