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How to Tame That Stubborn Midlife Belly Fat

Have you been struggling with stubborn midlife belly fat or menopausal muffin top? The seemingly inexorable slide of our middles over our jeans just isn’t fair and is one of the surprises about the physical impact menopause has on our bodies. Dropping estrogen levels that occur before and during menopause…

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Why You’re Sleepless and What You Need to Know.

Do you remember being sleepless as a child? No neither can I. Newborns generally sleep from 16-20 hours a day; by the time we’re four that decreases to 12 hours a day. From that point on, our sleep continues to decrease as we age. However it’s not true that once…

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9 Reasons to Love the Powerful Benefits of Meditation

The benefits of meditation are so powerful, it’s truly amazing. No longer considered woo woo, meditation is now the go to remedy for nearly every 21st century ailment. From stress to depression, meditation is a proven method to dramatically increase your sense of well being and physical wellness. The practice…

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My Number One Sleep Tip

How can you get a good night’s sleep? I know there’s lots of practical suggestions out there but I want to share my personal sleep remedies to get extra z’s along with my number one sleep tip! I’m not sure exactly when my sleep-ability waned, but for most of my adult…