Why Farm Raised Fish is Bad for You

    Eating Tilapia is Worse Than Eating Bacon

    We all have the notion that eating fish would be the better option over bacon when it comes to health. And the truth is, it really is! Fish is a low fat, high protein food that has

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    The Truth About Grass fed Beef

    The Truth About Grassfed Beef - Whether you're a meat eater or not, the method of raising animals on a grain diet in feedlot operations affects all of us. Discover the not so pleasant realities and detrimental consequences of feedlots and decide for yourself if the trend toward 'pasture fed'

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    Weight Loss Trends

    New weight loss trends pop up what seems like every day. Before giving one a go, learn what they are and which ones may work for you.

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    Exercise as Good as Medicine in Treating Heart Disease

    Research findings published in the British Medical Journal reveal that exercise is ‘as good as medicine’ in the treatment of heart diseases, and should be built-in when new drugs are being developed and tried.

    It said although limited in quantity, existing randomized trial evidence on exercise interventions suggests that exercise and

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    Eat right, sleep tight!

    I am a huge proponent of feeding our kids well. They are our future. Their little bodies are growing like weeds, and their brains are being fueled by their food. But so are ours.

    Our brains might not grow as fast as our children’s, but they are being used and taxed,

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    Blueberries, Apples...May Reduce Diabetes Risk

    Blueberries, Apples, Grapes May Reduce Diabetes Risk

    A new study suggests that eating more fruit, particularly blueberries, grapes and apples, but not drinking fruit juice, may reduce diabetes risk. Fruit add a variety of necessary vitamins and minerals to the diet. All fruits vary in nutritional value and some

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    *NEW COURSE* Back Injury Prevention Specialist Course

    *NEW COURSE* Back Injury Prevention Specialist Course

    9.0 CEC’s Many people suffer from back problems. Some are caused by accidents, infections, or congenital defects – however the majority of back problems are preventable. This course provides all the tools needed to understand how the back works and design a back conditioning
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    Balance Progressions Specialist Course

    *NEW COURSE*: Balance Progressions Specialist Course
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    6.0 CEC's balance training is essential for everyone. People of all ages and abilities need to improve their balance. Bring more diversity and challenge to your group or personal training sessions with balance training exercises. More than 100 static balance training drills and progressions designed

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    Whole-Food, Plant-Based Living Reaches the Masses

    Take Heart! Whole-Food, Plant-Based Living Will (Slowly) Reach the Masses

    By | Posted on September 17, 2013 Once you know the connection between dietary choices and health, watching other people eat can be a gruesome sight. It can seem like you are
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