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Walking might not seem like the most effective way to get fit, but – surprise – it is! Walking is gentle, low impact, super convenient, and free – and it’s suitable for almost everyone.Here’s why you should walk your way to better health:Weight LossWalking won’t give you rippling biceps or shredded abs, but it can help you achieve your weight loss goals.Encouraged by studies showing that people who go for regular strolls around the block tend to…

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This month Dr. Marita Schauch discusses a subject that many women (or rather most women) obsess over: hormonal imbalance. How many of us feel the effects of so much happening in our systems and wish there was a way we could conquer all the emotions, water retention, headaches, cramps and general aches and pains we feel within our cycles? Read on for Dr. Marita’s fabulous wisdom and great advice:How many women have you spoken to lately who feel f…

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Ever notice feeling tired right after a big meal? Do you love home-cooked chili but hate the impending gas? Gas and lethargy after eating are both symptoms. They do not have to be your normal.If you can answer the following question, you have the know how to prevent annoying digestive symptoms. Question: Where does digestion occur?A) your plateB) your brainC) your mouthD) your stomachE) your small intestineTrick question!Answer: F) all of the ab…

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Have you heard of the Microbiome? The microwhat? The “Human Microbiome” is a system of living cells that live on your skin and in your mouth, nose, throat, lungs, gut, and urogenital tract. There are 100 trillion microbes living in your body with majority inhabiting the digestive tract. The digestive system is responsible for more than digestion, it houses 70% of our immune system, as well as producing serotonin, a mood stabilizing hormone…

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