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How to Plan Your Own Periodization Program

Virtually everyone striving to get into better shape stands to benefit from breaking down their long-term fitness goals into smaller, progressive training segments. Why not launch your periodization plan now?

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The Diet Dilemma: How to Find the Right Eating Plan for Your Body

May 1, 2003
Elizabeth Larsen
Health, Metabolism/Weight Loss, Nutrition
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Every body is unique, and yet most eating plans promise results for everyone. Sure, you want to eat right, but what's right for you?

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Why Your Gut Health Matters

There's a whole universe of bacteria and fungi inside your body, particularly in your intestinal tract. The good news? A lot of them are your friends.

Compassionate Self-Discipline

Brother, can you spare 10 minutes?

The Nurtured Heart Approach for Managing Difficult Children

May 1, 2003
Terri Sutton
Family/Parenting/Kids, Lifestyle, Relationships
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Is medication the only way to deal with a difficult child? The nurtured heart offers an empowering alternative.

7 Isometric Exercises for a Strong Core

Looking to strengthen and define your core? Traditional ab exercises tend to target the superficial muscles, incorporating isometric exercises can help to effectively target the deeper muscles for a more complete workout. Incorporate these moves to take your ab routine to the next level.

Watching for Signs

For the past few months, my neighborhood has been slowly filling with signs. Lawn signs, mostly – signs about war and peace, signs rallying support for different points of view. One morning last week, I went out for my morning run and noticed that all the signs belonging to one camp had disappeared. Overnight, I presume, one side took down the other side's signs – an effort that would have required both trespassing and stealing.

What’s Really in Your Shampoo, Lotion, and Makeup — and Why It Matters

Take a moment to scrutinize your bath and beauty products. Their ingredient labels may reveal some ugly truths.

What Is False Fat?

March 1, 2003
Elson Haas
General Health, Health, Metabolism/Weight Loss
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Allergy-like food sensitivities may be the blame for at least part of your excess weight. Eliminate your problem foods and you could lose unwanted pounds and inches — fast.

Permission Granted

March 1, 2003
Pilar Gerasimo
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In the game of Scrabble, there’s a very handy rule that allows you to exchange some (or even all) of your letter tiles for brand new ones. In my experience, this rule is chronically underemployed. People often forget about it altogether – until they find themselves looking at the board and their available letters, and discovering that about all they can spell is plfhxt.

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A Game of Chicken

Pumped with chemicals and raised in cramped quarters, most supermarket chickens these days are a sad joke. But don't despair! You can still rustle up an old-fashioned chicken dinner that is delicious, nutritious and totally satisfying!

A Doctor’s Holistic Guide to Healing and Wellness

Don't take two aspirin and call this doctor in the morning. He'd rather see you nourish, protect and heal your body for real.

Constructive Quitting

January 1, 2003
Dennis Cass
Attitude/Mindset, Health, Lifestyle, Stress, Time Management, Work
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Never been one to quit? Maybe you should give it a try! If you're drowning in a sea of commitments, a little constructive quitting could do you a world of good.

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Resolution Workshop: Become Your Best Self

January 1, 2003
Pilar Gerasimo
Healthy Habits/Goal Setting, Lifestyle, Personal Development
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Designing your best self takes vision. Becoming your best self takes guts. Here's how to do both — with confidence.

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Owning Your Health: How to Build a Strong Foundation for Lifelong Well-Being

January 1, 2003
Catherine Guthrie
General Health, Health, Healthy Aging, Nutrition, Stress
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Your body is your most valuable piece of personal property. Shouldn't you be the one in charge of keeping it safe and sound?

Control Issues

This being the Take Charge issue and all, it's tempting to claim that when we relaunched Experience Life magazine a little over a year ago, we knew exactly what we were doing – that we planned it out and made it happen just so.

Sweet on Squash

Don't turn up your nose at this venerable vegetable. It's one of the season's most lovable delights!

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What Is Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)?

November 1, 2002
Pilar Gerasimo
Functional/Integrative Medicine, General Health, Health, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Personal Development, Wellness
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EFT — or Emotional Freedom Technique — is a technique for getting over cravings, phobias, pain, and more.

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10 Simple Tips to Improve Your Health

From nourishing your body with real, organic food to cultivating a mindful, preventative lifestyle, this guide empowers you to take charge of your well-being.

Coming Home to Your Foodshed

September 1, 2002
Dennis Cass
Food Culture, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Sustainability
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Look closely into the complex implications of making the world your supermarket, and you'll likely gain a new appreciation for the advantages of eating closer to home.

How to Use Feng Shui to Declutter Your Home — and Your Life

Is your life a mess, or does it just look like one? Decluttering experts suggest you tackle both problems simultaneously — by ridding yourself of excess stuff.