Category: Blog
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Hungry Thoughts
Someone pointed out that I often say, “I shouldn’t be hungry!” Which, if you think about it, is a very ludicrous thing to say. This statement points out that I believe that one day I will get to the point where I will no longer feel hunger or need to feed myself. And…
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Great Taste – and So Much More!
One of the best things you can do for your body is to feed it real, wholesome, nutritious foods. If you can find locally grown organic products, even better. The benefits of going organic include less pesticide contamination, higher nutrient content, no genetic modifications, no irradiation, more humane treatment of animals and respect for the…
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Are you stuck in FIRST GEAR?
ARE YOU STUCK IN FIRST GEAR? Imagine you are driving down the road with your gas pedal to the floor. Your car runs great and gets you to where you need to be. All is good. But then you look around and notice that everyone else is whizzing right by you. Determined to keep up…
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A House Divided
“A house divided against itself cannot stand.” –Abraham Lincoln Pain killer…Check. Anti-inflammatory…Check. Anti-anxiety…Check. Antidepressant…Check. And that’s just breakfast! For many, starting the day by downing a handful of pills has become the norm, a natural accompaniment to their eggs and toast. You take pills because you are taught to, and that’s what most people are…
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Are You on a Slow Simmer?
There’s an old metaphor about a frog in boiling water. If you drop a frog in a pot of boiling water, he will immediately jump out because of the sudden, drastic change in temperature. If, however, you put a frog in a pot of tepid water and slowly bring it to a boil, the temperature…
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I Know What I Want and I Want It Now!
Just a small trip back to the early 90’s. As silly as it seems, not much has changed. Well, maybe the background music but definitely not the sentiment. We live in a society that wants everything now. The faster, the better. We want things yesterday, not in ten minutes. This includes our food, our entertainment,…
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Detox Your Mind
Whether you realize it or not, one of the most powerful forces in your life is your self-image. A positive, healthy self-image can carry you to heights you’ve never imagined, while a negative self-image will pin you down like a lead weight. To a large degree your self-image is influenced by the pictures and messages…
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Orthodontics for your Health
One of the biggest myths about acupuncture is that “once you start, you have to go forever.” First of all, it is entirely up to you how long you choose to continue to get treatments. Of course, like any other healthy habit, the longer you maintain it, the better your quality of life. But just…
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Vitality and Age Go to Battle
I spend a lot of time listening to people talk about their age. When you work in a health related field, conversing about age is as common as conversing about the weather. What is interesting is that age is often confused with vitality. What is the most common phrase I hear? I feel so…