Have you ever had a doctor who you could tell smoked? How about one that disclosed information like a forgetfulness for vaccinations? When it comes to the person who’s taking care of you medically, you should get somebody who truly … More
Topic: Health
- 20 days ago by Samantha Escobar
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Here in Portland, I have met more than one or two people that believes anything organic and edible is good for you and, indeed, better than any other food. Of course, this is a generalization as vague as saying “all vegan food is good for you” or “all carbs are bad”; it’s too simple to assume that all of a certain type of food is good or bad. Apparently, though, organic food isn’t simply susceptible to being considered good for you. More
- 23 days ago by Samantha Escobar
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On fun holidays that involve candy-giving, it can be easy for kids to consume more treats than usual, but can you guess just how much Easter food they’ll be eating between Good Friday and Easter Monday? More
- 33 days ago by Samantha Escobar
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In conjunction with Diabetes Alert Day next week, we decided to interview Keri Glassman, MS RD, about the importance of fiber, particularly with regard to diabetes. Through her “Nutritious Life” brand, she’s promoted education and awareness, as well as helped people find easy ways to switch up their diets and increase their health. More
- 53 days ago by Samantha Escobar
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Ever since I was a little baby, I have been bad at sleeping. Yes, almost all babies have trouble sleeping through the night, but I was impossibly hard to stand. After becoming a toddler, I wouldn’t fall asleep until my … More
- 71 days ago by Briana Rognlin
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Novo Nordisk is the star of today’s health news right now, because the Food and Drug Administration didn’t approve two of their new diabetes drugs as expected. But practically all headlines and articles are focused on one thing: What this means for the value of Novo Nordisk shares. Am I crazy, or should the failure a massive diabetes drug manufacturer to properly test prescription drugs before putting them on the market be of concern to a wider audience than shareholders? More
- 77 days ago by Blisstree Staff
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Let’s face it, we love to snack. But why not snack with something healthy? Blisstree has partnered up with KIND Healthy Snacks to giveaway THREE Valentine’s Day themed Cubes! Included within the cube are 20 KIND Nuts & Spices bars, … More
- 109 days ago by Mommyish
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Watch out there, Weight Watchers. The almighty What To Expect When You’re Expecting brand might be battling you for some of that baby weight clientele. The multi-decade “pregnancy bible,” pioneered by Heidi Murkoff, has officially entered the postpartum pounds pandemonium. We’re looking at you too, Tracy Anderson. More
- 123 days ago by Blisstree Staff
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Unless you’re Shaun White, or you live in Hawaii, staying active in the winter is a tough task. But just because your favorite boot camp is cancelled until Spring doesn’t mean you can’t get a good workout while you’re … More
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- 124 days ago by Blisstree Staff
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In our experience, a new year doesn’t really come with a new you–and it doesn’t come with extra hours in the week to pursue your fitness goals. But never fear: Just because you’re busy doesn’t mean your health has … More
- 125 days ago by Blisstree Staff
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We love giving great gifts over the holidays, but it often leaves us with a little wiggle room in our fitness budget–just when we’re craving a really good workout. Enter: GaiamTV–the online resource that grants access to top yoga and … More
- 140 days ago by Mommyish
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Hearing news that Kate Middleton was pregnant should have brought me to my fairy tale knees. I loved Princess Diana. I am slightly obsessed with the monarchy (though mostly it’s all about Prince Harry). Except when I heard about the princess’s pregnancy—via text message from my sister-in-law, “Just heard Kate Middleton is pregnant and in hospital with hyperemesis gravidarum. You and the future Queen of England have something in common”—I wanted to weep for her. More
- 145 days ago by Mommyish
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I want desperately for someone else to admit they’ve felt this way, but even with the anonymous byline I’m hesitant to write it down. More
- 156 days ago by Samantha Escobar
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Tea is one of the most pleasant things to drink: it’s calming, hydrating and some varieties offer an array of benefits. Oolong tea may help weight loss while others may aid in lowering cholesterol and risk of heart disease. Plus, it is typically low in calories and much better for you than the majority of other flavored beverages. And now, there may be yet another reason to indulge in your tea habit even more. More
