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My Child Has Food Allergies: Part 1
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07.01.2015

My Child Has Food Allergies: Part 1

By Katherine Cook When my son, Stanley, was seven years old I noticed that he was struggling with eating and had pretty much stopped growing.…

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National Fruit and Vegetable Month
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06.24.2015

National Fruit and Vegetable Month

June is National Fruit and Vegetable Month. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans set by the USDA recommends we eat more fruits and vegetables than any…

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Is It Food Poisoning Or The Stomach Flu?
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06.22.2015

Is It Food Poisoning Or The Stomach Flu?

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), even though the American food supply is among the safest in the world, there are about 48…

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Excessive Heat Warnings: What You Should Know
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06.18.2015

Excessive Heat Warnings: What You Should Know

Monsoon season is starting, and the heat is on! The Valley and Southwestern part of the state are under their first excessive heat warning of…

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A Simple Guide to Start Eating Healthier
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04.17.2015

A Simple Guide to Start Eating Healthier

The average person will eat nearly 60,000 lbs. of food during their lifetime. That is the weight of about 6 elephants! It is important to…

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How to Get Through the Holidays Without Gaining Weight
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12.10.2014

How to Get Through the Holidays Without Gaining Weight

Follow these tips to avoid holiday weight gain (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) If there is anything as certain as death and taxes it is that getting…

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5 Simple Steps to Get Physical- and Get Healthy
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10.21.2014

5 Simple Steps to Get Physical- and Get Healthy

Get physical and follow these tips for an active lifestyle (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) It is a sad truth of our times that most people do…

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Eat for Your Heart’s Health on World Heart Day
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09.29.2014

Eat for Your Heart’s Health on World Heart Day

Make sure you know these healthy ideas to keep your heart healthy (Photo Credit: BigStockPhoto.com) On September 29th people all over the world will be…

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How to Use Food to Manage Your Cholesterol
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09.26.2014

How to Use Food to Manage Your Cholesterol

You can help to manage your cholesterol levels by eating these simple foods (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) If you are looking for ways to lower your…

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How to Keep Kids Healthy This Summer
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08.06.2014

How to Keep Kids Healthy This Summer

Follow these tips to help your kids eat healthy (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Summer is half over and children everywhere are settled in to their summer…

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Tips to Get & Stay Fit this Summer
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06.13.2014

Tips to Get & Stay Fit this Summer

Follow these tips to get in shape this summer (photo credit: BigstockPhoto.com) If summer seems to have come out of nowhere and you are suddenly…

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How to Protect Your Family from the Sun this Summer
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05.28.2014

How to Protect Your Family from the Sun this Summer

Follow these tips to make sure you’re being safe in the sun this summer (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Summer in Arizona means triple digit temperatures and…

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The Mediterranean Diet: Does it Work?
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04.11.2014

The Mediterranean Diet: Does it Work?

Here are some facts about the Mediterranean Diet so you can decide if it may work for you (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) There are many different…

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