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-Dance for Health and Fun-

Dancing is better exercise than walking. Ballroom dancing burns 210 to 385 calories per hour. More vigorous Western or Swing Dancing burns up to 400 calories per hour. Walking 2.5 to 4.5 miles burns about 210 to 315 calories per hour. In addition, dance classes are an excellent way to meet people and have a great time!
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-Vitamin C and Arthritis-

The progression of arthritis of the knee can be significantly slowed by Vitamin C! An eight year study of 640 people found that knee osteoarthritis progressed three times more slowly in those who consumed the most Vitamin C than in those who ate the least.

Scientists offer two possible theories to explain this effect. One is that Vitamin C's antioxidant properties mop up harmful free radicals that are released by the inflamed knee joint. The second theory is that V...

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Depression that fails to respond to antidepressants may indicate a deficiency of the B Vitamin 'Folic Acid' (Folate). In a study of 213 depressed people, the antidepressant "fluoxetine" (Prozac) was less effective in those with low folate than in those with normal folate.

Self Defense: If you don't respond to an antidepressant, ask your doctor to check your folate level.

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I had an amazing time last night at the Business Excellence Awards. I am so honoured to have been nominated in the Young Entreprenur Category and so grateful to be part of such a strong community! Congrats to all the winners! And a special thanks to Nadine for being such a great supporter of The Energy Balance Clinic! :) xo
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Sweet and starchy carbohydrates boost the level of serotonin, a "stress-relief' chemical in your brain, making you feel relaxed and in emotional control.

Examples: Bagels, pasta, baked potato.

Foods high in protein can help increase mental alertness when you are feeling tired.

Examples: Fish and poulty (preferably organic)
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-Pot Belly Risk-

Men with potbellies face a heightened risk of stroke.

Critical Factor: The waist-to-hip-ratio.
In a study, men with the highest ratio suffered two to three times the number of strokes as men with the lowest ratio.

To calculate your ratio, divide your waist measurement by your hip measurement.
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-Top Stress Reducer-

One of the top stress reducers are dogs.
People who were facing stressful situations had the lowest heart rates and blood pressure if they were with their dogs.. even lower than those of people who were with their spouses.

Possible reason: Dogs are perceived as completely nonjudgemental.


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