Posts Tagged ‘ body ’

Work-Life Balance: The Influence of Emotional Health in the Workplace

September 21, 2011
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Work-Life Balance: The Influence of Emotional Health in the Workplace

Knowing what to do to become healthier does not seem enough motivation to make most people change the habits that are keeping them from good health. There must be a deeper catalyst to enact change, as well as the mental/emotional stability to follow through with it. Learn the impact that an employee's mental health...

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Embracing the Healing Art of Focused Relaxation

August 15, 2011
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Embracing the Healing Art of Focused Relaxation

Focused relaxation has two main components: mental and physical. Physically, the muscles throughout the body begin to release tension. Mentally, the mind is quieted and focused inwardly on the body and breath at that very moment, a state of mind is then created in which stressors, negative self-talk, and other worries can be eliminated...

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Behavior Change-Making the Complicated Simple and the Simple Complicated

March 21, 2011
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Behavior Change-Making the Complicated Simple and the Simple Complicated

The reasons people eat too much and move too little are not superficial. They serve to meet a particular need. Unless you recognize this and take steps to seek a worthy replacement you will be stuck in an unhealthy cycle. Learn to break the cycle and overcome negative behaviors.

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Stop Being Lumpy, Dumpy and Grumpy-Adjust Your Fitness Attitude

February 22, 2011
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Stop Being Lumpy, Dumpy and Grumpy-Adjust Your Fitness Attitude

To create a mind, body, spirit balance one must devote time to physical exertion as well as recovery. Your body needs all kinds of movement to develop harmony. Because people tend to have an aversion to high impact exercise, they discount it all together. To improve quality of life, it is this type of...

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Seven Steps to Repattern Your Thinking & Advance Your Goals

January 4, 2011
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Seven Steps to Repattern Your Thinking & Advance Your Goals

This seven step repatterning technique can be very usefully when you are stuck not wanting to do the things you know would be good for you.This plan addresses the mental aspect of behavior change and gives you a way to rewire your thinking. So give it a try and start teaching yourself to love...

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Is Stress Really Making You Fat?-Paring Down the Apple Shaped Body

October 28, 2010
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So what exactly is belly fat? It is a layer of tissue located inside the abdomen. It hangs underneath the stomach muscles and its main purpose is to store fat. Because this fat surrounds the internal organs and is underneath the muscles, it leads to the abdominal pooch or “pot belly.” Pear shapes store...

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Choosing a Healthy Lifestyle – Just the Facts Please

September 10, 2010
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Choosing a Healthy Lifestyle – Just the Facts Please

Think “Sit 60 minutes…Move 3.” Remember, “Moving more equals living longer,” schedule time to move hourly. It is a simple and vital health improvement strategy. That is it: decide, plan, schedule and be accountable. Strive to be HEALTH centered, not WEIGHT centered.

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How to Gain Energy, Lose Weight and Push Past Plateaus

June 17, 2010
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Do you feel frustrated, fat and fatigued? You are not alone! This is a common problem, often stemming from the obvious, eating too much and moving too little.

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The Nutrition Prescription – Nutritional Considerations for Student Athletes

May 26, 2010
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If you are not meeting the body’s needs through your food choices, it can take what it needs from your bone and mineral stores.

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Embracing Your Exertion and Recovery Cycle- Using It to Achieve better Health

May 4, 2010
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We don’t easily change our nature in life. So it makes sense that your fitness type should match your natural bent. It is also important to understand your approach to exercise.

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