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7 well known benefits from regular dental checkups
Most people dread the idea of going to the dentist; however, these seven well-known benefits from regular dental checkups should help you see things differently. If you do visit the dentist for a checkup regularly, you are less likely to have serious oral-related issues that result in painful procedures. You will also save money, improve your overall health and make the dental care process more enjoyable for the kids in your life. ... ❯❯❯
7 ways contaminated water is making you sick
Generally speaking, the water that comes through the faucets in our homes are supplied by local municipalities. Although this is more convenient than buying bottled water or getting water from a well, there are some risks associated with drinking this water. Of course, this is not to discount the filtration process that most municipalities implement before the water is made available to us, but it is worth noting that the process can... ❯❯❯
The 15 Best New Year's Resolutions for Your Health
Are you unsure which of your priorities is most important in the New Year? Do you have plenty of dreams for the future, but not many concrete plans?
Check out these 15 resolutions you can make to improve your physical and mental well being during the next 12 months and beyond.
Resolutions to Improve Your Physical Health
1. Eat right. Focus on adopting healthy eating habits rather than resorting to crash diets. Learn to eat more... ❯❯❯
Teaching Healthy Boundaries to Your Kids
Even when your children are quite small, it’s important to begin instructing them about boundaries between themselves and others. A child who grows up in a home having healthy limits will also learn to apply such boundaries in his own life.
What Does “Boundary” mean?
A boundary signifies a limit that a person has. Such limits can be physical or emotional.
Physical boundaries. This limit can be physical and tangible, like one’s own... ❯❯❯
Holiday Dieting Tips - How to Have Fun and Stay Healthy
The holidays are a special time for all, and you should take the time to indulge yourself. However, at the same time you should keep your health in mind because it's easy to be tempted into going overboard. It all starts with Halloween and all the extra treats that are lingering in your candy bowl. Then we're lead into Thanksgiving, where the average person will ingest over 3 times the number of calories that they should be eating,... ❯❯❯
7 Health Problems Connected With Obesity
Often people blame junk or processed foods for their obesity problem. If a person weighs more than 20% of the normal weight considering his/her height, then he/she is considered as an obese person.
However, you need to keep in mind that not every obese person would have all these health issues. Also, the risk of developing health issues increases, if someone in your family suffers from it.
Check out some health issues that are... ❯❯❯
How to (and How NOT to) Adopt Healthy Habits
Have you tried to make healthy changes in your life without success? Did you encounter obstacles that made you feel like giving up?
Having the kind of lifestyle that promotes health and wellness takes some work. But it certainly helps when you have an idea of the direction to take.
This is a quick guide to positive ways towards a healthier lifestyle and techniques to avoid in your quest.
The Healthy Way Towards a Healthy Lifestyle
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Does Going to the Dentist Make You Nervous?
I am writing this article based on my personal experience. I've always had issues with going to the dentist and as a result, would only go when I HAD to. After getting into the nutrition game and using one of my products, I found out that I don't have to be nervous or avoid the dentist.
Let me tell you a story about having to have some teeth pulled out a couple of years ago. Before going to the dentist I took six glasses - yes, SIX... ❯❯❯
8 Tips For Eating Healthy While Traveling
If you travel for work or pleasure, you know that healthy food can sometimes be hard to come by. Or I should at least say there are so many temptations out there that the healthy options seem few and far between. Being prepared is 75% of the battle when it comes to eating healthy while traveling. It definitely requires a little planning and a special nutritional strategy. Luckily, you can adhere to your healthy eating plan with a... ❯❯❯
A Quick Guide to Obtaining Healthcare Coverage
Do you have health insurance? It is undeniable that health insurance makes healthcare more accessible, including preventive services such as screenings and regular check-ups with your doctor.
Consider the fact that only a third of the uninsured U.S population scheduled a preventive visit with their doctor in 2013. On the other hand, 74% of adults with health insurance saw their doctor for a preventive visit during the same year.
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