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Biohacking

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Saving Calories & Time–Air Fryers & Instant Pots

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Maybe you got one of these popular cooking devices for a holiday gift, or are considering giving one of them a try. Here’s some info on each, and a few recipes to try. Low Fat Frying Pretty much everybody loves the crispy crunch and moist insides of fried foods. But they do make the guilty […]

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Hurray for Fermentation!

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When we hear the word we often first think of wine, beer, and maybe sake – all made from turning fruits or grains into alcohol using the natural process of fermentation.   But hey, it was not invented just so we could have happy hour.  Fermentation is an ancient technique that humans have used for thousands […]

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High-Tech Fitness Trends & Exercising Outdoors

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The “smart gym” has become more popular in recent years, and in the time of coronavirus is even more in demand.

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Foods that Fight Stress and Anxiety

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Is anybody not feeling stressed and anxious these days? Whether your stress is mainly pandemic related or something you have always lived with, there is more and more evidence that our diet affects not only our body but also our brain.

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Foods that Fight Stress and Anxiety

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Is anybody not feeling stressed and anxious these days? Whether your stress is mainly pandemic related or something you have always lived with, there is more and more evidence that our diet affects not only our body but also our brain.

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That Sunny Vitamin

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We might actually be getting more sunshine during Stay at Home than we did before the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Some Nerve! The Mighty Vagus

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This nerve bundle controls our parasympathetic nervous system. This part of our nervous system is often called the rest and digest system.

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The Sirtfood Diet (Yes, Adele’s Diet)

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Dark chocolate, red wine, and Adele? All these good things are associated with the trendy Sirtfood Diet.

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Celebrating Fresh Fruits and Veggies Month!

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So much advice on healthy eating tells us to eat more fresh produce, but we get stuck in our old habits–the turkey sandwich we always get at lunch is usually devoid of anything grown in the ground except for maybe a tiny bit of iceberg lettuce.

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This blog is intended solely to serve as a resource to health information and to provide you with basic information about the symptoms, cautions, and nutritional concerns related to all aspects of health. This blog does not provide a comprehensive explanation of all aspects of any health condition or concern or even those aspects that are discussed in this blog. This blog is not intended to be—and you should not use it as—a substitute for medical advice or health care given by a licensed health care provider. Be sure to see a licensed health care provider to help ensure your health and the health and well-being of your family.

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This blog is intended solely to serve as a resource to health information and to provide you with basic information about the symptoms, cautions, and nutritional concerns related to all aspects of health. This blog does not provide a comprehensive explanation of all aspects of any health condition or concern or even those aspects that are discussed in this blog. This blog is not intended to be—and you should not use it as—a substitute for medical advice or health care given by a licensed health care provider. Be sure to see a licensed health care provider to help ensure your health and the health and well-being of your family.

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