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How to Rev Up Your Metabolism

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:27:54 +0000

As we get older, we get wiser, but our metabolism slows down. Here are some wise foods to chew on to help speed up your metabolism. Speaking of chewing, when you’re trying to speed up your metabolism, think chewy foods. Foods like lean protein, nuts, fruits and veggies can help speed things up, but there’s [...]

Tick Bite Myths Busted

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:30:59 +0000

Tick season is here, so here are a few tick bite myths busted. Now that the snow is gone for good (we hope) and we head outside to play or hike or up to the cabin for some summer fun, we need to be careful and check for ticks. Here are a few tick bite [...]

Slimming Down The Sneaky Way

Mark Alan — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:54:42 +0000

The weather is starting to improve and maybe you want to slim down a tad, thought I’d share a few tricks of the trade from the kitchen that maybe one doesn’t think about to help you out.i love spending time in the kitchen, in fact; it’s my pastime, cooking to me is great stress relief [...]

Is Crossfit a Good Way to Get Into Summer Shape? — Ask Coach Rick Scarpulla

Rick Scarpulla — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:00:07 +0000

“Is Crossfit a good way to train to get into summer shape?” – Derek, 24, Cincinnati I think Crossfit is a good way to train for the average person who is not an athlete with specific needs. The nice thing about it is that it is a great way to incorporate both cardio and weight training. Most “boxes,” as they are called, [...]

Things We May Be Doing Wrong

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:31:05 +0000

Wrong? Me? Never! Well, there are certain things we may be doing wrong. Who knew? When you make dinner and have leftovers, do you put them in the fridge right away? Glen and I talk a lot after dinner as we discuss our day or tell stories, so we don’t always get to putting things [...]

Jade's Weigh Loss Journey –Why I Wanted to Lose Weight

Jade — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:43 +0000

You might have heard me talking about changing my life recently. I started going to Rejuv Medical Weigh Loss and Performance Center back in January. Since then my life has changed so much. I know it’s only been three months, but in that short frame of time, I have taken control of my life. I’ve lost 37 pounds, 18 inches, and I am learning to enjoy living a healthier life (and that includes exercise!).

How to Fall Asleep Naturally [VIDEO]

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:30:55 +0000

Not a fan of taking sleeping pills because you’re afraid you won’t wake up in the morning? Me too. Here are a few ways to fall asleep the natural way. I get very keyed up during the day and sometimes I have a difficult time falling asleep at night. I gave up caffeinated coffee and [...]

Why Is It So Hard To Sleep Sometimes?

Mark Alan — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:13:54 +0000

We all know how relaxing it is to sleep, we lay down to slumber and hear ourselves say, ahhhh. Sometimes we may find it very hard to sleep, why is that? The short list below may be some of those reasons: You’re showering is a possibility – We always want to stay clean but taking [...]

Creative Ways to Unwind

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:25:49 +0000

Everyone gets stressed out from time to time. Here are a few creative ways to unwind and clear your mind. Take Time to Play There is nothing like playing outside. Running around playing tag, playing sardines, jumping on the trampoline or hide and seek are all glorious wastes of time. You’re going to feel great [...]

Home Heartburn Remedies

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:27:26 +0000

Heartburn. Ugh. There are so many different things that can trigger it for different people and not everyone enjoys eating those chalky antacids. Here are a few quirky home remedies to put that fire out. I’ve had some tummy troubles lately, so as I was Googling around looking for what was wrong with me, I [...]

Listen When Your Body Tells You to Go on a Diet Break [SPONSORED]

Local Expert — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:50:21 +0000

Is your body telling you it's time to take a break from your diet? Find out the signs -- and the solution -- for when your body needs a break.

Can You Lose Without Exercising?

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:25:54 +0000

We’re three months in to the new year. How are we all doing on our resolutions? I know I’ve stumbled a couple of times with watching what I eat. It’s still too cold to get outside and exercise for me, so if you and I are on the same page and don’t like working out in the cold and our treadmills have become an extension of our closet, this one’s for you.

Water Kicks Soda to the Curb to Become the Most Popular Drink in America

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:30:38 +0000

If you’re in the water business, it’s time to break out the champagne and celebrate. Water is once again the most popular drink in America, taking the fizz out of soda’s two-plus decade run on top. Americans drink an average of 58 gallons of water per year, compared to 44 gallons of soda. That’s a [...]

Germ Alert, Germ Alert, This Applies To Us All [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:08:21 +0000

Those hand sanitizers you may have certainly come in handy I mean after all germs are everywhere, this article is not a scare tactic, it’s just reality and good information to be aware of. Studies found on the AARP.org website state on average adults alone touch approximately 30 objects within a minutes time which includes [...]

How to Get Past Excersize Avoiding Excuses

Jen Jacobs — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:21:25 +0000

We have a lot of excuses to avoid getting exercise. Here are some motivators to get us past our mental road blocks. “It’s too cold” I use this excuse all the time! It’s Minnesota for crying out loud! It’s always cold and when it’s not cold, it’s boiling hot. Well, here’s where your computer or [...]

Easy Ways to Better Sleep

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:27:30 +0000

I’m always super concerned about going to bed on time because I hate waking up late for work and get so worried sometimes I have difficulty falling asleep. Here are some ways to get to sleep quicker and stay asleep better. I only have a 15 mile commute to work, but sometimes we have shows [...]

How to Cut 500 Calories Per Day

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:27:42 +0000

If we cut out 500 calories every day from our diets, that’s one pound every week. That’s 52 pounds per year. It’s easy to do with these simple tricks. I promise. I decided that after January first, I was going to make some changes in my life and I was going to start with what [...]

Prevent Alzheimer's With Green Tea And Red Wine

Mark Alan — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:02:55 +0000

Health officials believe that roughly the number of people with Alzheimer’s could very well triple by 2050, but there is something that may help change that. I always say anything that helps is worth a shot, well according to a new study found in the Huffington Post red wine and green tea can help prevent [...]

Why Do You Bite Your Nails? Maybe This Will Help You Stop. [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:46:33 +0000

Are you addicted to biting your nails ? It’s no doubt a difficult task to stop, I get it. Hate to burst your bubble but it’s not really all that healthy.Maybe you’re real nervous about something, maybe you’re trying to stop smoking or possibly from overeating, regardless it’s almost impossible to keep your fingers out [...]

5 Simple Tips to Cope If You're Stressed Out at Work

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:20:50 +0000

So, you say work has got you stressed out. There’s good news — you’re not alone. More importantly, you’re not helpless, either. There are plenty of ways you can handle the stress that comes with your job so it doesn’t gnaw at you, even when you’re off the clock. Here are a couple of tips [...]