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Eleven More Ways To Fight Aging

You don’t have to grow old gracefully if you don’t want to! Here are ten more choices you can make that can help increase your life expectancy. Skip a meal — if it works for rats, it could work for people too. A study found that rats fed 30% less than normal lived 30% longer than normal. Studies done in humans showed that a leaner eater had a heart that looked 10-15 years younger than a regular eater. Manage stress. Stress releases hormones into the bloodstream that can raise your blood pressure and lower the effectiveness of your immune system. … Continue reading →

Do You Get a D in Your Fitness?

Do you get a D? I don’t mean a grade, I mean vitamin D – you know the stuff you find in milk? I’m a bit sensitive about vitamin D because I’m lactose intolerant and I just don’t have a lot of dairy in my diet. Recently, there have been separate studies that reveal that vitamin D is good for a lot more than just helping your bones and muscles absorb calcium. As it turns out – studies show that: Women who consume 1100 IU (international units) of vitamin D per day lowered their risk of cancer by as much … Continue reading →

Important Things Omega-3s Do For Your Body

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The right kind of fat can be good for you! Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fish, avocados, walnuts, vegetable oil, eggs, and more, and can do lots of good for your body. Omega-3 fatty acids can help you lose weight and maintain weight loss! The fatty acids can help stabilize the mood swings that trigger diet-busting emotional eating. Got dry skin? Omega-3 fatty acids can help strengthen cell walls to keep your skin hydrated, soft, and supple. A recent study from the University of Pittsburgh found that omega-3 fatty acids help the body fight inflammation. If you have chronic … Continue reading →

Do You Have a Frugal “Do”

Well, it was the first really warm day of spring here in Montana. As I spent the day lounging in the sun with my kiddos, I was suddenly thankful for my frugal “do”. This winter I decided to make a rather drastic change to my look. I went from being a ditsy, yet fun-loving blonde to being a smart, serious and professional brunette. (Okay, at least that was the “look” I was hoping for.) There were a few reasons I made the change. First, I’ve been going through a bit of a pre-mid life crisis. I was invited to my … Continue reading →