How to Make Your Resolutions a Reality

It may be a new year, but many of us struggle with the same old habits. Eating poorly. Exercising rarely. Sleeping too little or spending too much. These are just a few of the personal patterns that can hold you back from being your best. So a new year seems like the perfect time to resolve to change our bad behaviors. The only problem? Most of our resolutions are completely forgotten by February. But you don’t need to give up on your goals! Use these seven strategies to turn your ambitions into achievements.

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5 Advantages to Keeping Meditation in Mind

We get it, you have a lot on your mind. Too many obligations, back-to-back activities, stress from work and pressures at home can be very overwhelming and affect your health and well-being. But, if you think you must suffer in silence, think again and consider meditation. For centuries, many cultures and spiritual traditions around the world have relied on meditation to soothe their minds and improve their health. Today, modern medicine is finally sharing this mindset after studies have shown that meditation can enhance how you feel and function. With so many people seeking effective natural alternatives to pills, potions and promises, just a few minutes of meditation may be just what the doctor ordered. Discover the many benefits of opening your mind to meditation.

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Fresh Ideas to Keep Fruits & Veggies Fresher

It’s easy to eat smarter when you keep fresh fruits and veggies on hand. But what happens when good intentions are ruined by bad produce? The real secret to keeping fruits and vegetables fresh is knowing the best ways to store each variety. You may be surprised to learn that the fridge isn’t always their friend. Some need to be kept on the counter, a few should be wrapped or bagged, and others are best stored inside the freezer. To save you the time and money of too many trips to the grocery store, pick up these useful tips on storing some everyday fruits and veggies.

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4 Reasons to Get Pumped for Pumpkin Season

At this time of year, pumpkins seem crop up everywhere—from your neighbor’s front porch to your morning cup of coffee. Sure, we all have fond fall memories of family trips to the pumpkin patch and carving up spooky jack-o-lanterns. But what was once only thought of as a symbol of Halloween has grown into a seasonal obsession with anything and everything pumpkin. Now that the sun has set on summer, indulge your pumpkin passion with this fresh crop of festive ways to fall in love pumpkin.

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Top Ways to Bag a Healthier Lunch

What’s for lunch? Rather than head to the greasy take-out joint or send kids to the school cafeteria, have a lunch that’s worth looking forward to by packing your lunches at home. By making and taking your lunches, you can stay in control of your portions and select better ingredients to maintain a healthy lifestyle. With these six tasty tips, a healthier lunch is in the bag!

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Aloe Vera Face Mask

This easy skin care regimen from Lakewood Organic is sure to rejuvenate you skin the natural way. Give yourself a spa treatment at home any day of the week! #DIYskincare #SunriseHealthFoods #IndependentChoiceRecipes

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4 Hottest Ways to Protect Your Skin from the Sun

With heat indexes in the triple digits in some areas, discover some powerful rays of hope against those damaging rays of the sun.

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get in the OM Zone

"Studies show that mindfulness meditation, the practice of paying more attention to the present moment, helps lower stress hormones and decreases inflammation in the body. Over time, this leads to more balanced and positive reactions to stressful events."

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JOYFUL LIVING Decompress Your Stress

Stress has been with us since the beginning of time. That’s not necessarily bad. Short-term stress can generate the motivation necessary to convert thought into action, whether that action is planting a garden, meeting a deadline, or escaping from a fire or flood. In fact, stress has been the force behind much of humankind’s progress through the ages. Learn more about the stress response and 8 stress-busting nutrients.

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Caramel Apple Bars

These yummy Caramel Almond Bars are keto-friendly and sure to please everyone in your household.

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Smoky Maple Tofu Bacon

Enjoy as a sandwich with lettuce, tomato and avocado on toasted whole grain bread, or crumble atop a crisp green salad.

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AHEAD OF THE CURVE Early-Stage Discoveries: Matcha Green Tea, Kale, White Button Mushrooms

Early-Stage Discoveries: Matcha Green Tea, Kale, White Button Mushrooms Good results in the lab can lead to larger human trials. Here are some of the most promising recent findings.

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