Health & Fitness

  When I drive to work early in the morning I see the same group of cyclists getting together to put in some serious miles. They appear to be riding very nice high end bikes, wearing sport specific uniforms as well as aerodynamic helmets....  Read More
Lake Region Woman Magazine (ND) January 2012
    The store has closed, and it was your night to close out the register from the day’s sales. Store policy is to park as far away from the front door as possible so shoppers have the best parking. As your key turns in the lock...  Read More
Lake Region Woman Magazine (ND) October 2011
    Exercise should be activities that you enjoy or can at least stick with.  Combine this with healthy eating and watching calories, and you can be successful.     We all know that it is not this simple.  In...  Read More
I was recently blessed with the birth of my second son and I would like to share a few of the techniques I used to help me be more comfortable during my pregnancy. Wear good shoes.  The added weight of pregnancy is hard on the feet, knees, and...  Read More
    As a fitness coordinator in Devils Lake, Tammy Riggin noticed a demand for qualified personal trainers in the area. “There is a definite demand for trainers nationally as well as locally,” she said.   ...  Read More
Lake Region Woman Magazine (ND) January 2011
    Did you know that extended poor positioning at your computer can cause significant pain issues over time? Headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, neck, shoulder, elbow, and lower back pain can all be related to poor positioning. In my...  Read More
Medina County Women's Journal (OH) Dec Jan 2012
Looking for physical or emotional pain relief? Looking for a safe and natural solution? Haven’t found the answers your looking for? Want to be proactive in your health care?   Your Mind, Your Body, Your Spirit are all energy!...  Read More
Maggie Mae Magazine (FL) May 12
  It’s not just about standing tall to look good. It’s about your health.  Your spine is the key to good health. The spine protects your spinal cord and the spinal nerves that project out to all cells. The brain and the nerves...  Read More
I believe in miracles. I believe miracles happen every day. They may not be miracles of biblical proportions, but rather the small things that make life worth living. I come to this knowledge through my work with Reiki. Reiki is an ancient Japanese a ...I believe in miracles. I believe miracles happen every day. They may not be miracles of biblical proportions, but rather the small things that make life worth living. I come to this knowledge through my work with Reiki. Reiki is an ancient Japanese...  Read More
Human beings’ emotional feelings are much more complex than any other living creature on the earth. A normal person is able to naturally show a wide range of emotions including happiness, love, anger, worry, and sadness. Adequate expressions of ...Human beings’ emotional feelings are much more complex than any other living creature on the earth. A normal person is able to naturally show a wide range of emotions including happiness, love, anger, worry, and sadness. Adequate expressions...  Read More
Transitions News Magazine (SC) August 2007
I was recently reading an article in Bottom Line / Health about a unique form of biofeedback that can help relieve high blood pressure, ringing in the ears, headaches and more. All you need is a mirror!!! Scientists have long known that many physica ...I was recently reading an article in Bottom Line / Health about a unique form of biofeedback that can help relieve high blood pressure, ringing in the ears, headaches and more. All you need is a mirror!!! Scientists have long known that many...  Read More
Authentic Woman Magazine (IL) Septemper/October 2006
How Innovative Approaches Combine to Provide Better Health Care at an Affordable Cost Before the modern era, doctors were usually paid directly by patients for their services. Sometimes this meant that doctors were paid with chickens or apple pies, ...How Innovative Approaches Combine to Provide Better Health Care at an Affordable Cost Before the modern era, doctors were usually paid directly by patients for their services. Sometimes this meant that doctors were paid with chickens or apple pies...  Read More
Forsyth Woman Magazine (NC) May 2009
The Internet has become the newest, most rapidly growing form of sexual acting out for many sex addicts. It fills a need for "more, easier and better." For the cybersex addict, increasing amounts of time are spent "surfing," downl ...The Internet has become the newest, most rapidly growing form of sexual acting out for many sex addicts. It fills a need for "more, easier and better." For the cybersex addict, increasing amounts of time are spent "surfing,"...  Read More
by Sharon Bagalio, RNA registered nurse who also holds a master’s degree in public health, she is director of Risk & Emergency Management at Mercy Hospital, where she has worked for more than 10 years. She lives in Yarmouth. I hate bugs. I ...by Sharon Bagalio, RN A registered nurse who also holds a master’s degree in public health, she is director of Risk & Emergency Management at Mercy Hospital, where she has worked for more than 10 years. She lives in Yarmouth. I hate bugs....  Read More
Osceola Woman Newspaper (FL) March/April 2009
How do I know if I have a sleep disorder? Many people assume as they get older, they do not require as much sleep or they settle for a lesser quality of sleep. Awakening in the morning still feeling sleepy and unrefreshed is one of the primary signs ...How do I know if I have a sleep disorder? Many people assume as they get older, they do not require as much sleep or they settle for a lesser quality of sleep. Awakening in the morning still feeling sleepy and unrefreshed is one of the primary signs...  Read More
By Rose Padrick Weight loss gurus attest to Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners being the weight gain epicenter of the year, but I have learned it’s not so much what you eat that makes you gain weight but who you eat it with.Most of my chil ...By Rose Padrick   Weight loss gurus attest to Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners being the weight gain epicenter of the year, but I have learned it’s not so much what you eat that makes you gain weight but who you eat it with. Most of my...  Read More
Medina County Women's Journal (OH) Dec Jan 2012
Looking for physical or emotional pain relief? Looking for a safe and natural solution? Haven’t found the answers your looking for? Want to be proactive in your health care?   Your Mind, Your Body, Your Spirit are all energy!...  Read More
Her Living (NE) April/May 2012
Omaha women enjoy a multitude of opportunities to be active. With its wide variety of fitness centers, bike trails, golf courses and more, Omaha has options for everyone. We found three women who take a creative approach to their active lives. Here...  Read More
Maine Women Magazine (ME) Jan 2012
Excerpted from “Made for You and Me,” by Caitlin Shetterly. Copyright © 2011 Caitlin Shetterly. Published by Hyperion. Available wherever books are sold. All rights reserved. I was standing in a CVS drugstore with Dan trying to...  Read More
    As a fitness coordinator in Devils Lake, Tammy Riggin noticed a demand for qualified personal trainers in the area. “There is a definite demand for trainers nationally as well as locally,” she said.   ...  Read More
Montana Woman (MT) February 2012
This month I am going to focus on all three aspects of healthy living―Mind, Body and Fuel―and give you a few simple tips to losing fat and getting healthier in 2012. Tip 1: Take note of all the little changes. All the worthwhile changes in life take...  Read More
Montana Woman (MT) February 2012
Yes! (You read the title correctly!) It’s almost February and some of us are finding that life keeps getting in the way of our time at the fitness center. The exercise bike has too many sweaters drying on it to be used. HOLD ON THERE! This...  Read More
Montana Woman (MT) February 2012
Even on a patio or the balcony of an apartment, you can successfully grow a wonderment of fruits, herbs and vegetables in containers. Strawberries, herbs, tomatoes, potatoes, and even corn are a possible as long as you follow a few guidelines. Pick...  Read More
WNC Woman (NC) April 2012
Next year marks the 30th anniversary of MANNA FoodBank, whose vision is a hunger-free Western North Carolina. Cindy Threlkeld moved to Asheville last spring to take over leadership of the nonprofit service organization that links the...  Read More