

By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
As humans, when it comes to changing a behavior (such as an attempt at self-improvement or establishing a healthy habit) we often start off all gung ho with an “all or nothing” attitude—especially at the start of a new year….read more
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By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Experts say we don’t actually break a habit. We simply replace it with a new one, a new behavior. How we eat is actually a behavior. For example, if you’re always the first one to finish your meal at the…read more
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By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—for some of us. For others, the holidays can mean stress, illness, overindulgence and the ensuing guilt, and a complete derailment of our yearly health goals. Take this quiz to find out if…read more
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By Dr. David Perlmutter
What does it mean to have a healthy brain? It means having a brain that is readily capable of performing all of it’s vital functions. This includes basic functions, like regulating the involuntary functions of the autonomic nervous system, and…read more
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By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
While I’m on vacation this week, I plan on taking good care of myself, and I want to remind you to do the same. Here’s how: 1. Eat right: Sugar, white flour and factory-made trans fats wreak havoc on health and…read more
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By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
The benefits of exercise cannot be overstated. It is an important component of a healthy lifestyle that includes diet, fresh air, pure water and sunshine. To put it another way, exercise is a powerful medicine. This medicine makes your cells more…read more
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By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Besides regular hand washing, which can reduce your chances of getting the flu by 50 percent according to the CDC, here are some other things you can do to keep your immune system optimal: 1) Take a probiotic, and eat probiotic foods…read more
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By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Experts say we don’t actually break a habit. We simply replace it with a new one, a new behavior. How we eat is actually a behavior. For example, if you’re always the first one to finish your meal at the family…read more
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By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
It’s important to maintain your self-care regimen, especially this time of year when stress levels tend to run high. Here’s how: 1. Eat right: Sugar, white flour, and factory-made trans fats wreak havoc on the immune and cardiovascular systems. Eliminate them…read more
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