NEWSALERT The U.S. Food and Drug Administration may soon decide the future of a low-calorie, natural substance derived from the stevia plant. Stevia is of the sunflower family and native to subtropical and tropical South America and Central America. The strain of stevia isolated and awaiting a possible stamp of approval is called Rebaudioside A - a pure compound derived from stevia and responsible for stevia’s sweet taste. The natural sweetening capacity of this pure compound makes it ideal … [Read more...]
A Constant Journey – Personal Growth
Written by Sara Piccola The definition of insanity may very well be: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. In order to get different results (be it professional or personal) we need to change what we are doing. Sometimes the burden of everyday life and work causes us to get into a rut. It is easy to continue what we’ve been doing. Sometimes you may feel like you need a big change in your life or you just need to integrate new skills and behaviors to take … [Read more...]
Sugars That Heal – The New Healing Science of Glyconutrients
by June Milligan, M.Ed., CCHt The idea that sugars can heal is counter-intuitive to what we have been led to believe. But the authors of this book are not talking about table sugar. They’re describing something called glyconutrients, which consist of eight essential sugars, only two of which – glucose and galactose –are commonly found in our limited, over processed diets. Studies show that when all eight sugars are available to the body, the health benefits can be astonishing: … [Read more...]
Ten Tips For A Tight Economy
Submitted by Steve Lindquist 1. Preserve your future assets Don’t make withdrawals from IRAs and other qualified plans unless absolutely necessary. You could be penalized for early withdrawals. Worst of all, you’ll consume retirement dollars you have been accumulating for years and could have a hard time replacing. 2. Keep your insurance in-force, including your medical, life and disability insurance Times are tough but don’t let your coverage lapse. Financial protection is … [Read more...]
…bioDensity
bioDensity™ Written by Shawna Hansen What Is It? The bioDensity™ system is a comprehensive, bio-mechanically efficient and personalized approach to improve, accurately measure, and track functional strength. This system allows for maximum load delivery to the human body that enables individuals, age 12+ and of any fitness level, to stimulate density in skeletal muscle, bone and connective tissue. The bioDensity™ load delivery works like an extremely intense exercise, however, it carries … [Read more...]
Empathy, Sympathy, “Being Nice”… Exceptional Leadership
Empathy, Sympathy, “Being Nice” ... Exceptional Leadership Written by Terry Lowey, MFT Maureen worked in a high-level consulting position on the administrative staff of a major counseling agency. She exuded personal power, along with an approachable genuineness. There was no sense of her feeling superior, just sure of herself. These qualities made her highly effective. During the course of her executive career with various medical agencies, one of her strengths had been to inform … [Read more...]
