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Five Cholesterol Myths to Chew On Right Now
Are you confused about cholesterol? Do you feel that although there is an almost borderline obsession with cholesterol in the national...

Michelle Martin
Oct 22, 20233 min read
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In Distress?
So you have decided to increase your fiber intake in an effort to improve your gut health, to expedite weight loss, or to be more healthy...

Michelle Martin
Oct 15, 20232 min read
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Know the Score!
Have you ever noticed that some foods keep you feeling full longer? And others give you the munchies an hour later? That's a phenomenon...

Michelle Martin
Oct 8, 20233 min read
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Mindfulness and Meditation...Do They Really Work?
I have been hosting Monday Mid-day Mindfulness on Facebook live for about a month now and I appreciate all of the positive feedback I...

Michelle Martin
Oct 1, 20233 min read
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Dazed & Confused
Not that 90’s film about 70’s high schoolers that put Austin, TX on the map, has an amazing soundtrack, and introduces us to Matthew...

Michelle Martin
Sep 24, 20233 min read
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Is a Mediterranean Diet for Me?
The Mediterranean diet is one of the most studied diets out there. And it consistently shows up on lists of best diets overall (US News...

Michelle Martin
Sep 17, 20233 min read
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Time to Warm Up
Now that the weather is going to start getting cooler, we can all start to get back to our outdoor fitness regimens. Oh, don’t have one? That’s OK. Today is as good as any other day to get started.

Michelle Martin
Sep 10, 20233 min read
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The 5 Healthy Ageing Strategies You Need to Know
This is a different kind of Labor Day weekend for me as it is the first time I am not going to work after the long weekend. You see, I retired from the 9-5 in June and I have spent the summer getting acclimated to a whole new lifestyle. And you know what? It’s been fun!

Michelle Martin
Sep 3, 20234 min read
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Figalicious!
As we near the end of summer (can you believe it?), and move into fall, the air gets cooler at night, the garden growth is starting to...

Michelle Martin
Aug 27, 20234 min read
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Smokin'
Inflammation is part of our bodies natural response to injury and is designed to protect us, rushing white blood cells to the site,...

Michelle Martin
Aug 20, 20234 min read
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Mindfulness and Meditation...Do They Really Work?
Well...yes, they do really work. The fact is, science shows definite health benefits for people who use mindfulness and meditation....

Michelle Martin
Aug 13, 20233 min read
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You are What You Eat
No question that what you eat can affect how you feel, right? Mental health and brain health are complex. So are the foods we eat, and...

Michelle Martin
Aug 6, 20233 min read
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Baby, It's Hot Outside!
It's important to stay well-hydrated on scorching summer days, of which we have had plenty this year. Especially if you are working or...

Michelle Martin
Jul 30, 20233 min read
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No Whey!
Do you get confused by all of the different types of protein powders, shakes, and bars we have to choose from? And do you wonder if they...

Michelle Martin
Jul 23, 20233 min read
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Love & Kindness
Just got back from Washington, DC, where we went to see my late great Aunt Tess be interred next to Uncle Barney, at Arlington National...

Michelle Martin
Jul 16, 20234 min read
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S.I.T. Is It!
Are you overwhelmed when it comes to exercising? How much? How long? What type? There are so many different ways we can get moving, and...

Michelle Martin
Jul 9, 20233 min read
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How tolerant are you?
Tolerance. We hear a lot of that lately. Be tolerant of others, have compassion, show some grace. And on the other side of the coin,...

Michelle Martin
Jul 2, 20233 min read
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Protein: The Body’s Powerhouse
Protein is the Arnold Schwarzenegger of macronutrients – it builds muscle. Protein is made up of amino acids and are the building blocks...

Michelle Martin
Jun 25, 20233 min read
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Summer Love
Happy Father’s Day to all of you dads out there. I hope you have been spoiled today by those who love you. And for those of you who no...

Michelle Martin
Jun 18, 20233 min read
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Principles of Intuitive Eating
This past week I brought an online group through a Mindful Cleanse, with great results for all who participated. But this isn’t about...

Michelle Martin
Jun 11, 20233 min read
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