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Today for Wellness Wednesday Yolanda gives some Power Food Groups to help you live a healthy life.

MARIE CLAIRE: More than 10 million Americans regularly complain about being bloated. That uncomfortable sensation — the result of air passing through your intestines — is often caused by a tempting culprit: salty and fatty foods. So, what’s safe to eat to keep women from unbuttoning those skinny jeans? Oranges and Watermelons Because water flushes […]

With summer winding down, why not think outside the box this Labor Day Weekend. Here are some items that you can grill that will make delicious appetizers, garnishes, and side dishes:

by Tanya Zuckerbrot Desserts are often the downfall when trying to cut down on cholesterol and sugar. Ellen from Lindenhurst, Ill., loves to bake, but she is a senior citizen and is trying to be cautious about what she eats because she is in the high-risk category for developing heart disease and diabetes. 7Up cake […]

I know what you’re thinking: Why bother working out muscles I can’t even see? When back muscles are strong, they help you stand taller and pull in your tummy so you look slimmer.  Plus summer clothes show more of your back than you may realize.

Are you feeling sluggish in the mornings? Do you dread hearing the alarm clock going off? Here are some tried-and-true instant energy boosters that will lift and restore your mind from shine.com:

The kitchen in most people’s house is the heart of the home and, if big enough, where much of the communal activity takes place. The state of the kitchen is very indicative of the well being of the individuals living there. So, this week I wanted to give you 5 quick and easy tips to […]

According to the American Heart Association, one in three adults in the United States has high blood pressure, the rate is higher in African Americans. Find out if you're at risk here.

Here are some helpful links to learn more about high blood pressure and how to prevent and treat it.

Join certified Yoga instructor Robin Downes as she takes you on a Sensual Healing Journey with the 2nd installment to the Elev8.com series entitled “Sight & Surrender”. The eyes are the windows to your soul. The eyes provide the sense of sight. The eyes need to be stretched for your sensual healing.

DOSE: Do Y-O-U! Women, it’s important for us to give ourselves to ourselves before we  give ourselves away. We have to develop a habit of putting ourselves  first, not for selfish reasons, but because we must take care of  ourselves in order to take care of others. The airline stewardess reminds us of this before every flight. […]