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February 21, 2018 By Alison Hector 12 Comments

Are you drinking enough water?

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I have a friend who can’t drink more than four to six ounces of water daily.  Honest!  And she seems to be fine, health-wise.  But she’s the exception; few of us could successfully pull off living off of four ounces of water daily.   What does low water intake look like? But… are YOU drinking enough […]

February 7, 2018 By Alison Hector 8 Comments

Fight flu and colds with 12 natural remedies

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More than 50 children have died from the flu virus during the 2017-2018 flu season, which began in October and is considered the worst since the 2009 swine flu epidemic.  Although flu season peaks between December and February, health officials fear that there’s more to come.  The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by […]

January 24, 2018 By Alison Hector 10 Comments

Five easy steps to a revamped pantry

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The best-laid health plans can be derailed by a pantry that isn’t stocked in favor of your health goals.  You know the type of pantry I mean: full of chips, Ramen noodles, cookies, sugary breakfast cereals… yep. To win this battle of the pantry, you have to begin with a clear-cut plan that puts you […]

January 12, 2018 By Alison Hector 8 Comments

Indoor Workouts for Colder Weather

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During the warm summer months, nothing is as enjoyable as outdoor workouts like a walk or run in the sunshine, taking a dip in the local pool or the ocean, or rolling out your yoga mat in your favorite local park. But when autumn breezes turn into winter blasts (Exhibit A:  the last few days) […]

December 28, 2017 By Alison Hector 6 Comments

Jump-starting an exercise habit that will last

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New Year’s resolutions.  Have you started thinking about what yours will be for 2018? Or do you prefer to choose a word that will guide your activity in the new year?   Whether you’re pro-resolutions or pro-word-for-the-year, most of us begin with the best of intentions, don’t we? We launch into them with the desire to […]

November 29, 2017 By Alison Hector 6 Comments

Accountability: the missing link in achieving your health goals?

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So, you had the very best intentions/resolutions with regard to your health and wellness goals earlier in the year.  You may have bought DVDs to practice yoga at home; invested in mason jars for your salads and overnight breakfasts; and cleaned out your pantry to make room for new, healthy food.  You became a new […]

November 15, 2017 By Alison Hector 6 Comments

Making time for self-care during the holidays

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We’re now in the midst of the six most frenzied weeks of the year.  Mid-November to the end of December can feel like a tsunami of grocery shopping and food preparation, gift shopping, house decorating, wrapping presents…  But can I encourage you to place just one more item on your to-do list?  Self-care. I know; […]

November 1, 2017 By Alison Hector 10 Comments

How to keep your food cravings in check

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Craving certain foods has become almost an expected part of women’s food journey.  When it’s not sugar calling your name, it’s salt.  Perhaps you’re a breadaholic (*raises hand*) or, the big one, a chocoholic?   But what’s really behind our desire to go all in on specific foods?  Some experts claim that our cravings reveal nutritional […]

October 19, 2017 By Alison Hector 6 Comments

How your hormones affect your weight and energy

Are willpower and self-control the real solutions to sub-par energy levels and extra body weight? Maybe not.  The more accurate answer might lie with your very powerful hormones. And we’re not just talking about sex hormones here; we’re talking about the hormones that directly affect your blood sugar, metabolism (the result of all the processes […]

October 5, 2017 By Alison Hector 8 Comments

Five easy ways to detox for improved health

So, you’ve been feeling sluggish.  It’s almost like your body is pleading with you for a clean up.  However, you don’t think you’re up to undertaking a full 14- or 21-day detox.  I hear you!  We often need a detox to rid ourselves of the effects of the inflammatory food and drink we’ve been consuming, […]

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