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Constance Weygandt is an author, speaker and balance mentor. For more information on health and wellness, visit her website at http://www.balancedwellnessonline.com.

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» Six Ways To Reduce Cold And Flu Symptoms

By Constance Weygandt | Published 05/13/2006 | Flu | Unrated

There are little things we can do everyday to stay healthy. Sometimes, despite our best efforts, we catch a cold or flu.

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» Eight Strategies to Avoid the Flu

By Constance Weygandt | Published 05/13/2006 | Flu | Unrated

It is that time of year when the Flu is flourishing in the workplace, classrooms, hospitals, and homes. The influenza virus differs from the common cold in the sudden onset of symptoms.

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» Good Stress, Bad Stress

By Constance Weygandt | Published 05/13/2006 | Stress | Rating:

We cannot exist without stress. Stress is the body's response to a perceived threatening situation.

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» Overcoming Stress: Seven Ways To Manage Stress In The New Year

By Constance Weygandt | Published 05/13/2006 | Stress | Rating:

Because of the fast paced nature of our society, overcoming or reducing stress has made it to the list of top ten New Year's Resolutions.

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» The Technique That Can Reduce Stress And The Effects Of Aging

By Constance Weygandt | Published 05/13/2006 | Meditation | Unrated

When we sleep, our mind and our body rejuvenates itself. Meditation helps us to achieve a state of restful awareness at other times.

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» The Amazing Miracle Food That Really Works

By Constance Weygandt | Published 05/13/2006 | Nutrition | Unrated

Anti-aging, weight management, natural immunity, and detoxification of pollutants in our bodies are all topics of concern for us in the 21st century.

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» The Secret To Creating Beauty From The Inside Out

By Constance Weygandt | Published 05/13/2006 | Beauty | Rating:

Women wanting to be beautiful is as old as civilization. At different times in history, women have ingested arsenic to improve their complexions, used warm urine from young boys to remove their freckles and took belladonna to produce dreamy eyes.

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» Good Nutrition: The Overlooked Vitamin You Need to Know About

By Constance Weygandt | Published 11/25/2005 | Nutrition | Unrated

A vitamin which has received a lot of interest lately, for a host of reasons, is vitamin D. Various studies have shown the importance of vitamin D in the prevention of aggressive forms of prostate cancer, colon cancer and even skin cancer. It acts as an insulin stimulator to help deter diabetes. It can help to offset the effects of PMS as a regulator of the hormone, estrogen. It boosts seretonin which has been found to help depression. It is also important to understand the role of vitamin D in calcium absorption. Without vitamin D, calcium does not find its way to the bones. Not only does it aid in calcium absorption but in strengthening the muscles which gives added mobility to the elderly. The significance of this can be seen when we realize that falls are the largest cause of injury related deaths in nursing homes.

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» Lately, Have You Seen...?

By Constance Weygandt | Published 11/25/2005 | Pets Health | Unrated

I own a malamute. He is a beautiful dog with a warrior’s soul and a childlike heart. Every morning, at the crack of dawn, he insists that we go outside to meet the light. If I don’t comply fast enough, he will begin to sneeze on me until I leap out of bed. There is no deterring him.

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» Five Simple Breakfasts to Eat on the Run

By Constance Weygandt | Published 11/25/2005 | Food Drink | Unrated

Studies have shown that people who eat breakfast gain less weight, are more alert and have healthier hearts. After not eating, for eight to ten hours overnight, our bodies need to be refueled. Breakfast jump starts our metabolism. People who skip breakfast often end up in a mid-morning slump and consume more calories throughout the day.

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» Three Light, Simple and Easy Meals from Turkey Leftovers

By Constance Weygandt | Published 11/25/2005 | Food Drink | Unrated

If you’re like me, the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas, every year, is a blur.

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» Have You Found Those Keys Yet?

By Constance Weygandt | Published 11/25/2005 | Mental Health | Unrated

We have all misplaced our keys from time to time. Item that have gone missing in my home have been articles of clothing, paperwork, and tools.

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» Seven Ways to Cut Stress and Calories at Thanksgiving

By Constance Weygandt | Published 11/25/2005 | Stress | Unrated

From Thanksgiving to Christmas, increased stress and overeating are a part of life in our society. Due to increased stress levels, we are more likely to eat for emotional reasons. The smells in our homes, on Thanksgiving day, stir up childhood memories of happy times spent with family and friends. This can be a wonderful time of the year and with a few tips, we can manage both emotional needs and caloric intake.

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» Four Changes You Need to be Aware of in the New Food Pyramid

By Constance Weygandt | Published 11/25/2005 | Food Drink | Unrated

It has been twelve years since the United States Department of Agriculture has updated the Food Pyramid.

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» Dining Out As A Routine, Is Good Health Still Possible?

By Constance Weygandt | Published 11/25/2005 | Food Drink | Unrated

Often, I hear from people who have a dilemma. They would like to live a healthy lifestyle but don’t have time to cook.

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» Five, Super, Fast and Easy Dinners for Women on the Run

By Constance Weygandt | Published 11/25/2005 | Food Drink | Unrated

It is easier than ever to put together quick, nutritious and easy meals. Most supermarkets carry precut, washed and packaged vegetables, in the produce section.

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» Five Tips From An Italian On A Mediterranean Diet

By Constance Weygandt | Published 11/25/2005 | Diets | Unrated

Growing up Italian, I marveled at the women and men, in my family, who cooked. Not only were they wonderful chefs but had a natural talent for balancing food groups. There was an emphasis on fresh produce and meat, that I am partial to today. One of my grandmothers used to take me to the chicken store to pick out a chicken. Yes, the chicken was still clucking and running around. Today, although I no longer visit the chicken store to get the freshest poultry available, there are still some valuable lessons I like to follow.

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