Monthly Archives: January 2012

Brain Health

By admin | January 30, 2012

I am working on a book project on brain chemistry and it’s got me thinking (pun intended). How many of us know how to take good care of our brain? We hear a lot about heart health, but why doesn’t the brain get any love? While not the largest organ (that honor goes to the [...]

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Using Coconut Oil Therapeutically

By admin | January 23, 2012

We’ve been hearing a lot about the beneficial uses of coconut oil recently. Even Dr. Oz is now promoting coconut oil as a healthy fat. Coconut oil is a plant-based saturated fat, and the saturated fats have been wrongly and mercilessly demonized by the mainstream medical industry. This is slowly beginning to change. At one [...]

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Quick & Easy Recipes

By admin | January 9, 2012

Many of you are resolving to eat better this year, but you may think it’s just too time consuming. With a little advance planning and some staples on hand, cooking and food prep becomes a breeze. First off, invest in a crock pot! This is key for quick meal prep–then set it overnight to be [...]

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Top Tips for Health in 2012

By admin | January 3, 2012

How many of you have resolved to make a health-related change for 2012? Most of us resolve to lose weight or begin an exercise regime. How long does it take for you to lapse back into old habits? The beginning of a new year can be a great time to make changes, but I’ve included [...]

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