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Unleash the Power of Movement: Exercise for a Vibrant Mind and Body
Forget the gym memberships and sculpted physiques for a moment. Let's delve into the amazing mental health benefits of exercise, a potent...
Michelle Martin
Mar 3, 20242 min read
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The Gut-Brain Connection: Your Second Brain Holds the Key to Mental Wellbeing
Forget "digestive health," it's time to talk gut-brain health. This intricate, bidirectional communication system, fueled by the vagus...
Michelle Martin
Feb 25, 20242 min read
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'Twas the week before Christmas
And I am exhausted. You? Why is this time of year so fraught with activity at work and at home? We are just ticking things off a big...
Michelle Martin
Dec 17, 20232 min read
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'Tis the Season
Most of us look forward to the holiday season, enjoying festivities that bring together family and friends in joyful and meaningful ways....
Michelle Martin
Dec 3, 20234 min read
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Holiday Survival Guide
Did you know that there are over 39 holidays and observances in December, including the biggies, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa and Boxing...
Michelle Martin
Nov 26, 20233 min read
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Pancreatic Cancer and Insulin Levels: A Wake-Up Call to Make Lifestyle Changes
A new study from the University of British Columbia has found a direct link between high insulin levels and pancreatic cancer, one of the...
Michelle Martin
Nov 5, 20232 min read
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Mindfulness and Meditation...Do They Really Work?
I have been hosting Monday Mid-day Mindfulness on Facebook live for about a month now and I appreciate all of the positive feedback I...
Michelle Martin
Oct 1, 20233 min read
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Time to Warm Up
Now that the weather is going to start getting cooler, we can all start to get back to our outdoor fitness regimens. Oh, don’t have one?...
Michelle Martin
Sep 10, 20233 min read
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The 5 Healthy Ageing Strategies You Need to Know
This is a different kind of Labor Day weekend for me as it is the first time I am not going to work after the long weekend. You see, I...
Michelle Martin
Sep 3, 20234 min read
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Mindfulness and Meditation...Do They Really Work?
Well...yes, they do really work. The fact is, science shows definite health benefits for people who use mindfulness and meditation....
Michelle Martin
Aug 13, 20233 min read
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S.I.T. Is It!
Are you overwhelmed when it comes to exercising? How much? How long? What type? There are so many different ways we can get moving, and...
Michelle Martin
Jul 9, 20233 min read
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Summer Love
Happy Father’s Day to all of you dads out there. I hope you have been spoiled today by those who love you. And for those of you who no...
Michelle Martin
Jun 18, 20233 min read
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Magnificent Magnesium
I have this twitchy eye and it has been bothering me to the point I made an appointment with my ophthalmologist for an exam. No problems,...
Michelle Martin
May 21, 20233 min read
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Alone Time
This morning before I ventured out on my solo walk on Arney’s Mount, I checked the calendar and guess what – it is National Solitude Day....
Michelle Martin
Mar 26, 20234 min read
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Lost your Balance?
Remember that movie, Inception, where walls would shapeshift and doors dissolve at a moment’s notice? Sometimes life can feel that...
Michelle Martin
Mar 12, 20233 min read
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Stay Heart Smart
Last week I shared the intricate coordination between our gut and our brain, how what we eat affects our thinking and brain health. Our...
Michelle Martin
Feb 26, 20232 min read
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Feed your brain(s)
If there was ever a call for "digestive health," this is it! Yes, it's true. Your gut is considered your "second brain." There is no...
Michelle Martin
Feb 19, 20234 min read
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Haven't Changed Anything in Your Diet But Getting Fatter?
You are positive that you're not eating more food or “junkier” food but you're still gaining weight. Is this possible? Yes! You are NOT...
Michelle Martin
Jan 29, 20234 min read
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Positively positive!
Scrolling down to #6 in the 10 Health Hacks you can incorporate easily into your life to create better health and wellbeing, I was...
Michelle Martin
Jan 8, 20233 min read
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So SAD
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects so many people this time of year, which is doubly impactful as often the holidays are a time of...
Michelle Martin
Dec 18, 20223 min read
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