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Top 10 Natural Appetite Suppressants: Eat Smarter, Feel Fuller
As we say goodbye to the tempting treats of the holidays and look to create a healthier 2025, many ofus are planning to shed a few pounds in the new year. With weight loss as one of the most popularresolutions again this year we’re taking a look at foods that help manager hunger naturally. While…
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Unique Gift Ideas!
If you’re like me, you’re staring down the deadline of Christmas and/or Hannukah wonderingwhat to give to your beloved friends and family to show them how much you care and just howmuch they mean to you. Somehow a gift card feels like you just phoned it in, avoiding the effortor the thought. But yet, with…
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7 Ways to Choose Safe Skincare Products
Choosing safe shampoos and cosmetic products is essential for maintaining health and wellness. Withconcerns around ingredients like carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, and synthetic fragrances, becomingan informed consumer is more important than ever. Here’s how you can identify safe products withoutharmful additives and keep yourself and your family safer from toxic ingredients. ● Environmental Working Group’s Skin…
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Breaking the Cycle: Effective Strategies to Overcome Poor Eating Habits
In a world where fast food restaurants line every corner and sugary snacks are often cheaper than fresh fruits, maintaining a healthy diet can feel like an uphill battle. Many individuals find themselves trapped in a cycle of poor eating choices—reaching for convenience over nutrition, falling into emotional eating patterns, or lacking the time and…
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Exploring the World: A Guide to Staying Healthy While Traveling
Traveling is exhilarating, expanding our horizons and feeding our souls with new experiences. However,it can also be physically demanding and stressful, often leading to neglect of our health. Whether you’rea seasoned globetrotter or a novice adventurer, prioritizing your well-being is essential for making themost of your journey. Here are some indispensable tips to keep you…
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Half Hour to Health: Running
Listen below to Crossroads’ Half Hour to Health segment with Dr. Jen and Jeff Phillips as they discuss the topic of running.
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Cultivating Calm
In today’s fast-paced world, finding moments of peace and tranquility can feel like a luxury. From parent duties, work, entrepreneurship, events, birthdays and managing personal health, oftentimes I feel stressed by just thinking about the to-do list, let alone trying to do it all. I have found that by incorporating mindfulness, gratitude, and stress management techniques into my…
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Top Ten Ways to Improve Brain Function Naturally
The brain, a dynamic and complex organ, controls nearly every aspect of our physical and mental abilities. Just like the rest of our body, it benefits from proper care, stimulation, and habits that promote long-term health. Whether you’re looking to boost your focus, enhance memory, or improve cognitive performance, these practical, natural approaches can help…
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Unlocking Wellness: The Vagus Nerve and Its Vital Role in Health
In the intricate web of our bodily systems, there exists a silent hero, often overlooked yet profoundly influential in our overall well-being: the vagus nerve. Aptly named after the Latin word for “wandering,” this cranial nerve meanders through various regions of the body, connecting the brain to vital organs such as the heart, lungs, and…
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Fall into Health through Playtime
With the heat and humidity of summer likely behind us, autumn is the perfect time to get outside and make exercise and play a priority. I often wonder why we encourage play in children’s lives but seemingly rebuke play in adulthood. Through play we get physical activity, social and emotional benefits, like stress relief and…
