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Don't Lose Sleep Over Daylight Saving Time
Ladies, we all know the struggle – getting enough quality sleep can feel like a luxury, especially during daylight saving time (DST). But...

Michelle Martin
Mar 10, 20242 min read
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Unleash the Power of Movement: Exercise for a Vibrant Mind and Body
Forget the gym memberships and sculpted physiques for a moment. Let's delve into the amazing mental health benefits  of exercise, a potent elixir for your well-being. Moving your body isn't just about shaping your figure; it's about elevating your mood, reducing stress, and enhancing your overall mental health.

Michelle Martin
Mar 3, 20242 min read
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Embrace Change, Fuel Your Heart: Simple Strategies for Women over 50
Forget chasing youth's fleeting image! Instead, let's celebrate the vibrant wisdom and strength we gain with age. While menopause brings shifts in our bodies, they shouldn't define us.

Michelle Martin
Feb 18, 20242 min read
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Outsmarting the Sniffles: Simple Steps to Conquer Colds Naturally
Maybe its because I was out this weekend at the Deborah Heart & Lung Center’s Women’s Health Expo meeting and talking to a large number...

Michelle Martin
Feb 4, 20243 min read
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Holiday Survival Guide
Did you know that there are over 39 holidays and observances in December, including the biggies, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa and Boxing...

Michelle Martin
Nov 26, 20233 min read
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Beware of UPF's
No, not the UFO’s that the government is finally acknowledging. I believe they are calling them unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) now. But enough with the acronyms.

Michelle Martin
Nov 19, 20233 min read
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Midlife Health Check: 6 Tests You Can't Skip
Unbelievably, we are mid-way through November and that is often the time when people start reviewing their health benefits coverage, set...

Michelle Martin
Nov 12, 20234 min read
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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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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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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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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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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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Sun-Day Save
Memorial Day is the kickoff of summer for many of us. That is those of us who reside in the Northern Hemisphere. And with that comes...

Michelle Martin
May 28, 20233 min read
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Snake Oil
Today I went to the Holistic Health Expo to support fellow practitioners, sample some services and goodies and just bask in all of the...

Michelle Martin
Mar 19, 20235 min read
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Lost your Balance?
Remember that movie, Inception, where walls would shapeshift and doors dissolve at a moment’s notice? Sometimes life can feel that...

Michelle Martin
Mar 12, 20233 min read
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Arch Madness
Did you know that of the 206 bones in a human body, 52 of them are in the feet and ankles? Our feet do a lot of work, moving us around...

Michelle Martin
Mar 5, 20232 min read
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Stay Heart Smart
Last week I shared the intricate coordination between our gut and our brain, how what we eat affects our thinking and brain health. Our...

Michelle Martin
Feb 26, 20232 min read
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