Healthyworks - March-April 2012

School Meals Go Green

School meals are going green! U.S. schoolchildren will have more fruits, vegetables and whole grains on their cafeteria trays. New government school lunch rules were announced on January 25, 2012. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the reason for the dietary changes is to boost nutritional quality of…

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Are You Losing Your Balance ?

During the aging process, changes occur in our motor and sensory systems which can affect us in a variety of different ways. Many of these changes may result in decreased independence and quality of life. A result or secondary complication of these changes that affect us as we age includes…

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Live Healthier & Longer... Manage STRESS Effectively

By: Richard W. Bunch, PhD. PT, CBES Aging is a biological process that cannot be avoided. But, can being proactive help you age healthier? In previous articles, I spoke about proper nutrition and exercise, the third important lifestyle factor to consider is your stress level. Stress can adversely affect the…

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You ask, We Answer

Q: Can deep breathing really help you relax? A: As Westerners, we are so accustomed to chest breathing that the concept of deep breathing seems foreign to us. But, yes, deep breathing absolutely can help you to relax! The key to reaching relaxation mode lies in deep nasal breathing. Babies are nasal breathers by nature, this allows them to breathe…

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Put some Spring in your Diet

Put Some Spring in Your Diet In nature, plants are moving upward, sprouting and blossoming. With this environmental restoration occurring all around, why not apply this fresh approach to your diet? Follow these three tips for a nutritional makeover that will have you feeling lighter and healthier in no time!…

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