Health and Wellness Articles 
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Lighten
Up Your Favorite Meals by
Marianne Kelly, EzineArticles.com Platnium Author ©2009 - Many people believe that a successful diet or eating plan must exclude some of their favorite foods. This fallacy is a sure recipe for disaster for it only takes a short time before you start feeling deprived. These feelings lead to resentment, anger and depression and before long, you are back on the yo-yo treadmill, and may have gained even more weight. You can take control of your diet while enjoying your favorite foods, by simply changing a few ingredients. Read this article on EzineArticles
- Look and Feel Younger: Come Dancing! by Bonnie Gray ©2009
- Would you like to look and feel younger? Studies continue to prove beyond any doubt, that exercise is the best anti-aging tool available, and that dancing tops the list of best choices. Read this article posted 06/22/09
- Growing & Nurturing a Spiritual Garden by Marianne Kelly, EzineArticles.com Platnium Author ©2009
- The times we live compel us to pay close attention to physical survival to the detriment of our emotional and spiritual survival. The incessant, non-stop, noisy mind chatter insisting we cannot for one second release thoughts of money, food, housing, appointments and commitments has greatly contributed to the stress that literally threatens our lives, while the pharmaceutical companies are making windfall profits on medications that are expensive, sometimes addictive and warn us of the most fearful side effects on our bodies. Plant a spiritual garden and you'll find you are living more peacefully and purposefully. Read this article on EzineArticles
- Headaches and Oriental Medicine by Ellen Teeter AP ©2009
- Headaches come in all “sizes and colors”, from raging migraines where the person has to shut out all lights and noise to mild irritating tension in the back of the head and neck. They can happen in the forehead, the sinus area, the temples, the back of the head, the top of the head, or be like a helmet all over. They can be stabbing, aching, heavy, pressure, sharp or dull. Fat people have them, skinny people too, moderate build as well, they can happen to almost anyone at any time. Read this article posted 05/29/09
- Nourish Your Body, Nourish Your Soul - The Importance of Mindful Eating by Marianne Kelly, EzineArticles.com Platnium Author ©2009
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Today's hectic lifestyles leave little time for eating properly, much less mindfully. Sadly, we consider mindless eating on the go a normal way of life. How many people when asked can quickly answer the question, "What did you eat for dinner last night?" Mindfulness while eating or performing daily tasks is finally being recognized as an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Eating mindfully helps you relax and aids digestion as you become aware of everything you put in your mouth.Read this article on EzineArticles
- Escape From Diet Mania! Design Your Own Eating Plan by Marianne Kelly ©2009
- How do you escape from diet mania, reach your optimum weight, and live a healthy life? Go to your doctor for a physical, then get yourself to a Registered Nutritionist. Armed with their advice, you can design your own healthy eating plan based on your goals, your tastes and your lifestyle. You will save much of your hard earned money as well. Since you are in control, you can track your own progress, modify your plan, and never be bored. Read this article posted 03/27/09
- Finding a Massage Therapist by Lizz Pugh LMT ©2009
- There are many massage therapists. The great majority are licensed, as state law requires, and have gone through a state-approved program with hundreds of hours training. Most have kept up with their continuing education units and are competent in many areas. So how on Earth do you pick one? Read this article posted 03/20/09
- Protect Yourself from Sun Damage by Lora May Swart CME, CLP ©2008
- Living in beautiful sunny Florida it is without a doubt obvious you will be out in the sun. As we do our errands, take walks, ride a bike, beach activities, play sports or go to sporting events we are bound to be in the sun. We can even get sun by sitting in front of a window, on a cloudy day and driving a car. Tanning is not safe or healthy. We can protect our skin by using a good suncreen. Read this article posted 03/13/09
- How Laser Hair Removal Works by Lora May Swart CME, CLP ©2006
- Laser hair removal began in the early 1960’s. It was accidentally learned that the hair did not grow back on areas that a (ruby) laser was used to remove tattoos. Read this article posted 03/6/09