Archive for 'Health'
The raw food movement is alive in Detroit
Posted on 08. Feb, 2012 by Mike.
I’ve been curious about the raw food movement for at least six years. Don’t get me wrong – I’m a serious foodie who will gravitate toward anything that resembles a delicious burger or mac n’ cheese in a flash. But the concept behind consuming high quality uncooked, unprocessed organic foods prepared in a delicious way [...]
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Don’t resist Resistance Bands!!!
Posted on 30. Jan, 2012 by Brenda.
Ok people, I have said it before (previous blog) and I will say it again…. work smarter not harder I am of the theory that what has worked in the past with weight loss can and does still work, there are however some new tools out there that can make it even easier and more [...]
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Healthy Start to the New Year!
Posted on 03. Jan, 2012 by Chita Hunter.
The New Year is here! Some use this time to set goals for the upcoming year. Goals like quitting smoking, spend more time with family, travel more, better health, exercise. If you’ve got a new iDevice for the Christmas holiday gift giving season, there are apps that can help with all of those. Here are [...]
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Veg Out: A slice of Nantucket
Posted on 11. Dec, 2011 by Shawntai_Brown.
Veg Out, the series of West-Michigan veggie-friendly yums takes another bite. Destination and Meal #3 Pocasett pizza from Nantucket Bakery A slice of Italian heaven is what came out of the oven earlier this week. My wonderful partner in love and crime treated me to a pie topped with olive oil, artichoke hearts, onion, fresh [...]
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Top 5 Items to Donate
Posted on 09. Dec, 2011 by ashley.
Preparing to volunteer or donate this year? Well keep these items in mind when you’re making your list and checking it twice. Toiletries: Think of how essential things like toilet paper, toothpaste and soap are to your everyday routine, imagine having to function without them. The feasibility of trying to better your situation without the [...]
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World AIDS Day 2011
Posted on 01. Dec, 2011 by ashley.
Today, December 1, 2011, marks the 30th year that our global community has been affected by HIV & AIDS. According to numbers provided by www.worldaidsdaydetroit.com, 60 million people have been infected with the virus and 25 million have died in that time period. On this day the media settles it’s hysteria over celebrity gossip and [...]
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7 Pains you Should Never Ignore
Posted on 29. Nov, 2011 by ashley.
Our bodies experience a zillion change in our lifetime and sometimes we can get used to and begin to ignore pains and quirks that really beg for our attention. Pain is your body’s way of telling you that something is wrong, though whatever’s wrong can sometimes be paused or overpowered by a pill, some rest [...]
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Adding Humidity
Posted on 15. Nov, 2011 by Chita Hunter.
With the cold weather, comes dry weather. While we certainly want to keep warm during these cold Fall and Winter season months, our electric heaters and central home heating systems will take the moisture right out of the air. For me, the dry air causes eye irritation and pain. The dry air can also cause [...]
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Clean the Air
Posted on 10. Nov, 2011 by Chita Hunter.
The onset of cold weather usually means no open windows. An open window allows the flow of air throughout the home to provide fresh air. Without fresh air, dust and allergens are among the other contaminants left trapped inside your home. Possibly increasing the incidence of colds and flu because of close family proximity. So, [...]
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A4CWSN
Posted on 08. Nov, 2011 by Chita Hunter.
Anyone can do something that makes a positive difference in the life of someone else. You just have to put action behind your intentions. Gary James is doing just that and hopes to make a difference in the lives of children throughout the country, one child at a time. Gary James founded Apps for Children [...]























