Why Quality Sleep Is Essential for Overall Health Sleep is more closely tied to overall health than most people realize. We all feel bad when we don’t sleep, but that tired feeling is just the tip of the health iceberg. According to the recent Shaklee U.S. Health and Wellness Study, nearly 2 of 3 (60%)…
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Delicious and Easy Salmon Dinner Recipe A Light, Flavorful Salmon Recipe Packed with Protein This baked salmon recipe is perfect for a healthy dinner that’s quick to prepare and full of flavor. Topped with a creamy horseradish mayonnaise, it’s a restaurant-quality meal right at home. Ingredients 1 lb salmon fillet (cut into 4 pieces) 2…
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5 Habits for Healthy, Pain-Free Joints How do you feel when you wake up in the morning? Do you jump out of bed ready to take on the day, or do you feel stiff and slow-moving? If the latter sounds familiar, your joints may be trying to tell you something. Joints are found wherever two…
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Thousands of studies have been done on aging and many are beginning to point to an inescapable conclusion: our lifestyle choices, what we eat and what we don’t eat may actually affect our aging process.
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Peach Almond Protein Shake Recipe This peachy almond delight is a smooth, refreshing way to enjoy a protein-rich drink. With naturally sweet peaches and a hint of almond flavor, it’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or post-workout fuel. Ingredients 2 scoops Vanilla Life Shake™ 8 oz milk of choice 1/2 cup peaches 5 almonds…
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We all occasionally have a low energy day, but did you know that lack of energy is one of the more common complaints that a doctor hears? Our everyday lives can be fast-paced and daunting! Between long commutes, stressful jobs, financial worries and juggling your children’s activities, it is no wonder we are tired. All…
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Four Keys to Better Digestive Health You’ve probably heard the phrase “you are what you eat,” and when it comes to digestion, it’s especially true. The food you eat provides the calories and nutrients your body needs to survive, but before your body can use them, those nutrients must be properly broken down and absorbed.…
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6 Simple Habits to Support Brain Health, Memory, and Focus When most people think about staying fit, they focus on what’s below the neck—muscles, joints, and endurance. But your brain needs exercise too, and in many ways, it may need it even more. Brain health plays a critical role in memory, focus, mood, and long-term…
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Why Iodine Is Essential for Thyroid Health and Pregnancy Iodine is an essential nutrient required for the synthesis of thyroid hormones, playing a critical role in normal thyroid function at all stages of life. Adequate iodine intake is especially important for women of childbearing age and is even more crucial during pregnancy, as the developing…
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Most people think that bones are hard, lifeless parts of their bodies when in fact bones are living organs full of blood and cells that are an active part of our overall health. Far from static, our bones are constantly rebuilding themselves and grow stronger or weaker depending on how active we are and how…
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