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Here is a useful article I found on http://www.webmd.com...enjoy! I use webmd.com often to look up wellness information.

Experts say dozens of easy-to-find 'superfoods' can help ward off heart disease, cancer, cholesterol, and more.

By Susan Seliger
WebMD Feature
Reviewed by Charlotte E. Grayson Mathis, MD

Imagine a superfood -- not a drug -- powerful enough to help you lower your cholesterol, reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer, and, for an added bonus, put you in a better mood. Did… Continue

Breakfast is the first meal of the day to get your body off to a fresh, energized start. What you eat first thing in the morning can set the pace and mood of the rest of your day. If you feel sluggish in the morning, you may have eaten an unhealthy breakfast. Food is highly correlated to mood, so let’s jumpstart our engines with premium fuel so we can run on optimal energy. Despite the obstacles we face on a daily basis, we CAN control what goes into our mouths. I highly welcome suggestions from… Continue

Here is a quick read about health from the inside out. I also posted this on the discussion board if you want to add a comment or question.

Health (according to Dorland’s Medical Dictionary) is defined as “a state of optimum physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Exercise enhances your physical, mental, and social well-being…way to kill 3 birds with one stone!

Real Wellness and Real Health is Maximized Living from the inside out versus the… Continue

As a personal trainer, fitness instructor, and health educator in Chicago, I have worked with many clients with a broad range of health and wellness goals. An ongoing theme I have observed is that many people think health and wellness is solely related to working out and diet. They don’t realize that health and wellness is related to all aspects of their well-being. Health refers to COMPLETE physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Wellness is th… Continue