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Month: November 2011

A great Eco-friendly gift idea to consider is donating to a cause & by spending a little you will be giving a lot. Here are a 10 organizations to consider; FOODFORPOOR.ORG MOWAA.ORG OPERATIONSMILE.ORG ASPCA.ORG STJUDE.ORG CELLPHONESFORSOLDIERS.COM BOOKSFORAFRICA.ORG HOMESFOROURTROOPS.ORG DOCTORSWITHOUTBORDERS.ORG GLOBALGIVING.ORG

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A sedentary lifestyle and lack of physical activity can contribute to or be a risk factor for: Anxiety Cardiovascular disease Mortality in elderly men by 30% and double the risk in elderly women Deep vein thrombosis Depression Diabetes Colon cancer High blood pressure Obesity Osteoporosis Lipid disorders Kidney stones

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Thanksgiving

About 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat is consumed by the average American throughout Thanksgiving Day, according to the Calorie Control Council  The key is self-control and being mindful. Here are some tips on how to do your waistline a favor and help you avoid overeating; Eat normally throughout the day, don’t skip meals to “make room”, it will just cause you to overeat later. Get some exercise, if just walking, before and after the meal. Drink water, it will make you feel...

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Health Tip: STRESS

Research has shown that being out in nature relieves mental stress and fatigue and creates a positive mood. If you are feeling stressed go for a walk in the park instead of grabbing a candy bar.

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