Morbid Obesity
Dr. Joe Leonardi, D.C.I am honored to be contributing to NaturallySavvy.com. Since many of you may not know me, I would like to share with you how and why I came to write and speak motivationally about weight loss and fitness. To paraphrase a very famous author; August of 2005 was the best of times. My wife and I were overcoming what had been a rocky start to our marriage, my practice was doing quite well and I ...
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Madeline SharplesIve always admitted to being vain. I got that way from my mom. Its embarrassing. I remember a time very close to the end of her life when she was well into her 90s. She was in the hospital and I was sitting by her bedside. And she kept looking at me and finally said, Youre so beautiful. Look at me, how old and wrinkled I look. It was a nice compliment to me, but it showed how she still cared ab...
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Naturally SavvySummers Coming. Got Cellulite? Try skin brushing. Skin brushing every morning and evening helps to move the trapped fat towards lymph nodes. Check out this article to learn the proper technique. For faster results, increase your water intake, decrease caffeine, and start each day with a glass of water plus the juice of half a lemon. Cardiovascular exercise, saunas, and lymphatic drainage also h...
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RockIt Body Fitness ExpertsNow that March is upon us, there is no doubt that runners and non-runners alike are lacing on their shoes because its the time of year for chasing leprechauns! If youre lucky enough to catch one, you might find his pot of gold or he may just grant you 3 wishes to set him free. However, during the chase, you run the risk of being turned into a frog as he tries to escape being captured. Well, the...
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Lisa TsakosYear after year, on New Years Day, millions of people around the world resolve to improve their diet, weight, or both. Now that January has come and gone, many of us have already surrendered to the slice of blueberry cheesecake, the irresistible taste of butter on our morning toast, or abandoning what were supposed to be regular visits to the gym. Research indicates that most dieters attemp...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Healthy Living | Weight LossHow To Cleanse Your Body
Caroline FarquharA new year and a new you... this is the year that you are going to put yourself first and that means taking care of your health. Cleaning out all of those toxins from your body and your life is a fabulous first step but what does that look like and how can you attain this goal safely while still living and breathing in a toxic society? Detox With Lemon Water First off, dont push the pan...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Healthy Living | General Wellness | Weight LossEating Disorders In Children
Marci Warhaft-NadlerBelieve it or not, recent studies show that boys and girls as young as 7 years old are suffering from body image and eating disorder issues. More and more kids are struggling to live up to the unrealistic images they see in the media and are willing to put their lives at risk for what they think is the ideal physique. The Fear of getting FAT is the #1 Fear of teenage girls ...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Healthy Living | Healthy Mind | Family Life | Parenting | Concious ParentingGoal Setting vs. Resolution Setting
Tara HantskeNew Year, New You.Im not a big fan of setting New Years Resolutions. Resolutions tend to fade all too quickly. I am a big fan of setting real, actionable, track-able goals. So, tweak your practice of over-promising what youll accomplish in the New Year to developing an actual plan to accomplish a couple of big goals. This isnt a list- this is a plan. Spend some time on it. The more time an...
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Caroline FarquharIts here the holiday season; full of tempting treats and colder weather. Perhaps youre overindulging on sweets, overeating at holiday gatherings and exercising less. All of which adds up to extra pounds on the scale. Once New Years Day arrives, many people start thinking about New Years resolutions. For many people losing weight and getting healthy is their number one resolution. There are...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Healthy Living | Healthy Family | General WellnessHoliday Pet Safety
Eric AbbeyTis the season of shopping, decorating, hosting holiday guests, as well as plenty of hustle and bustle. However, the changes in your home and schedule can also be a little overwhelming for your pets. When planning for the holidays, help ensure your pet stays happy and safe during this festive season with a few quick tips. Avoid Unhealthy Pet Treats Everyone splurges on treats durin...
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Budget Your Time Through The Holidays
Toni Silveira-GillieHonouring yourself and your time during the busy holiday season can be incredibly challenging. Our thoughts are filled with buying the perfect gifts for...
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Claude GallantFor many people who work full time, healthy living requires effort. Sitting at a desk all day is not conducive to a healthy lifestyle and when your workday i...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Healthy Living | Health Concerns | Optimal Health | General HealthGratitude: The Beauty Elixir
Shannon 'Shakaya' LeoneThere are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.Albert Einstein Gra...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Healthy Living | Natural Beauty | Mindful LivingCan Food Help Dry Skin?
Lisa TsakosQ: My skin tends to get very dry in the winter. Are there any foods that can help? A: In fact, there are. First of all, make sure that youre hydrated. In...
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Natural Holistic HealthThe most essential thing that those who suffer from back pain can learn is awareness of the neutral alignment of the spine and the strengthening ...
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Eco Child's PlayThe elderberries are ripe! The elderberries are ripe! The elderberries are ripe! The most effective natural remedy for cold and fl...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral Wellness | Healthy LivingNatural detox diet: The easy way to detoxification
Natural Holistic HealthConsidering that scant regard that we pay to our diet, periodic natural detox diets can be very helpful in maintaining health. Detox diets help to cleans...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral Wellness | Healthy LivingAchy, Painful Joints?
Natural Holistic HealthArthralgia, or joint pain, can cause trouble in one or more joints. Without joints we would not be able to move around and use our hands like we d...
Read more...CategoriesHealthy Living | General WellnessHealthy At Any Age
Natural Holistic HealthThe month of September is all about Healthy Aging. No matter when you start, a healthy lifestyle improves your quality of life and may extend your lifespan. ...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral Wellness | Healthy LivingNatural Help for Sinusitis, Sinus Pain and Pressure
Natural Holistic HealthHomeopathic remedy relieves sinusitis symptoms, including sinus congestion, inflammation and sinus pain, plus opens nasal passages When the ...
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Natural Holistic Health* 3 drops neroli * 2 drops patchouli * 2 drops geranium * 2 drops rose * 2 drops ylang ylang * 1 drop frankincense * 1 drop ...
Read more...CategoriesHealthy Mind | Healthy LivingMental Health Is Hard to Diagnose
Natural Holistic HealthIn most cases, medicine is simple. We go to a doctor, they run tests, give us prescriptions, and we get better. Weve gotten used to this straightforward syst...
Read more...CategoriesHealthy Mind | Healthy LivingAdult ADHD Symptoms and Treatments
Natural Holistic HealthADHD, a condition long associated with children, is also known to affect adults. Experts believe that this condition does not have an onset in adulthood. Acc...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral Wellness | Healthy LivingNatural Treatment for Eczema
Natural Holistic HealthEczema treatment can be done without the use of medication. In fact, there are natural treatments available and you just have to know what these are. ...
Read more...CategoriesHealthy Family | Healthy LivingNatural Ways to Cope with Anxiety Disorders
Natural Health EzineThere are several different types of anxiety disorders but many have similar symptoms; the overwhelming similarity between all types of anx...
Read more...CategoriesHealthy Mind | Healthy LivingHow to Breathe
Health and Fitness SolutionsBreath guru Alan Dolan explains the ins and outs of improving your breathing and, as a result, your health. Familiarise yourself Take some ti...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral Wellness | Healthy LivingKeeping Your Dog Clean Organically
Bill GreenbaumKeeping your Dog Clean Organically Ferndale, WA: With the BP Gulf Oil spill in the back of everyones mind these days, the environment has become mo...
Read more...CategoriesHealthy Pets | Healthy LivingBuild a Happy World for Your Baby
Green Goes SimpleWhen your beautiful baby is born, a million things enter your mind: How will I pay for college? What will I wear when he wins the Nobel Prize/U.S....
Read more...CategoriesHealthy Family | Healthy LivingIs Rescue Remedy Effective?
Bill GreenbaumRescue Remedy when used on most dogs has a very good effect taking the edge of your very excited pet. We do have other calming herbals in our line such a...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Products | Healthy Pets | Healthy LivingWhat is Cushing’s Disease?
Bill GreenbaumCushings disease is probably more accurately referred to as hyperadrenocorticism the production of too much adrenal hormone, in particular corticosteroi...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral Wellness | Healthy LivingFive Ways to Lower Blood Sugar Naturally
Natural Health EzineAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 26 million Americans have diabetes. They also predict that if current trends co...
Read more...CategoriesHealthy Living | General WellnessPerfecting the (Green) Picnic
Green Goes SimpleAs soon as the frost fades, I itch to dine alfresco, preferably in the grass, preferably with bare toes. And as dining outside becomes an in...
Read more...CategoriesHealthy Family | Healthy LivingThe Eco-friendly Office
Green Goes SimpleApart from a desk-side recycling bin, my at-home work space was seriously lacking in green features up until recently. So for help in creating a m...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral Wellness | Healthy LivingNutritional Supplements – they’re not all alike
Naturally Better KidsYesterday, a comment was posted on my facebook page as follows: Did you know that 95% of our vitamins and minerals are chemical...
Read more...CategoriesNatural Products | General WellnessNew Documentary Film ‘Got the Facts on Milk?'
Go Dairy FreeAugust2011 - A new documentary film is asking Americans to question the deep-rooted belief in the health benefits of milk. Got the facts on Milk? traces ...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral WellnessThree Yoga Poses You Can Do at Work
Leadership YogaRemaining in the same sedentary position for an extended period of time is one of the worst things an individual can do to their body. Ironically,...
Read more...CategoriesHealthy Mind | Fitness and Exercise | General WellnessProduct Love – HollyBeth’s Natural Luxury
Organic Beauty SourceFinding a new product that really tickles your fancy is always a sweet spot in the day. Well, my latest is HollyBeths Grits Honey Scrub. Gri...
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YogamintAs you travel lifes road, dealing with stress, emotional challenges, anger and fear can be like bugs or mud hitting your mental windshield. You ca...
Read more...CategoriesHealthy Living | Healthy MindSimmer Down
YogamintIs it hot enough for you? If so, cool yourself down with some simple yogic breathing techniques. Heres a good one: Use your right thumb to close o...
Read more...CategoriesHealthy Living | Fitness and ExerciseExercise Choice
YogamintIn the 1950s, we moved our hips with hula hoops, in the 80s we pulled on leg warmers and bounced to an aerobic beat. Weve jogged, salsa-danced and...
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