Please enjoy this guest post by fellow colleague Tanya Stroh
We should all strive to eat healthier. A lot has been written about how we should eat only organically grown foods. We have all heard about the benefits, but what exactly is Organic? Experts define Organic food/farming as ‘food that has been grown, raised and transported without chemicals, pesticides, hormones, fertilizers, or other additives on land or in soil that conforms to the standards of the organic certification board of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.’ WebMD advises not to confuse “free-range,” …

Please enjoy this guest post by fellow colleague Tanya Stroh
The older we get the more important exercise becomes. By making a few small changes and incorporating two simple strategies it is easy to get fit and healthy and stay that way!  In fact studies are showing that baby boomers and seniors tend to see results quicker than anyone else when beginning a fitness exercise program.
To begin with start by adding strength training just a couple of times every week to your fitness routine.  Forget the ‘no pain, no gain’ it …

As you probably know by now, I’m going through treatment for breast cancer. It’s a grueling, long process, but there actually might be a sort of silver lining in it for me, Got Menopause offers me the answers I’ve been looking for concerning menopause.
Let me explain, I also suffer from fibroids and until recently, the symptoms had been bearable. But they have recently began to affect my daily living; the cramping and severe blood loss that has brought on Anemia, aarrrgh!
I was considering having a hysterectomy to remove my uterus, …

Please enjoy this guest post by fellow colleague Tanya Stroh
Yes, you can achieve your fitness goals. In the beginning, it might not be easy. You might hate it, and you may feel like quitting – but here are some strategies from those that have been successful to help keep you motivated! Remember losing weight and achieving a healthy lifestyle will take time – you did not gain weight overnight and unfortunately, you are not going to lose it overnight!
1. Log what you eat
Studies have shown time & time again that …

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June 15, 2009
Agnes Loughlin
Nurse Practitioner
Wholistic Health Practitioner
www.miraclesinwellness.com
Founder of Miracles in Wellness – Agnes Loughlin is a registered nurse/nursepractitioner specializing in wellness and nutritional consulting. She has a master’s degree in nursing from DePaul University and has studied aging and the effects of diet and integrativemodalities on health. She obtained a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner diploma from Trinity College of Natural Health.  Agnes is a certified Nikken Wellness Consultant utilizing the Wellness Home to empower …

“Half our life is spent trying to find something to do with the time we have rushed through life trying to save.” Will Rogers
“This year I am going to get healthy.” How many times have you said that in January and by March you’ve slipped back into your old habits and wasted another three months? What in the world happened? Life…that’s what happened.
Everyday, you juggle personal responsibilities. At least once per day, you wish there were 30 hours instead of 24. Stop wasting time trying to make time for fitness, …