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I'm starting to use a re-usable ceramic coffee cup instead of a new styrofoam cup every day.
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Challenge Yourself
Challenges are small steps you can take toward living a more natural, healthy life. Accept a challenge, log your progress, and watch your successes add up to positive change!
How does it work?
- Take on adventures ranging from nutrition and fitness changes to greener, more natural, habits.
- Log your progress on accepted challenges.
- Track your success at living a healthier, more natural life.
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January 27, 2010
Focus on flu prevention
H1N1, or so-called “swine” flu, is on many people’s minds as we enter the winter cold and flu season. Healthcare workers are reminding us that observing good hygiene standards is important as we try to reduce our chances of...
community progress 93% success
January 07, 2010
Make a snack menu
There are so many nutritious and delicious combinations of snack foods. Oftentimes, though, when we’re hungry and on-the-go we grab the first thing available, which is not always the healthiest option. A great way to change this habit is to...
community progress 88% success
January 06, 2010
Visualize yourself healthy
Practiced by athletes to improve sports performance, mental conditioning can also work for overcoming everyday stress and improving health. What is it, exactly? A practice based on four core techniques that include relaxation, imagery, goal setting...
community progress 93% success
January 04, 2010
Know your portions
When we’re hungry, our eyes are often bigger than our bellies and we tend to overeat. That’s why it’s so important to know what healthy-sized portions are for our favorite foods...and to savor those portions slowly. In fact, portion...
community progress 93% success
December 29, 2009
Test your bones
Although it may sound somewhat scary or painful, having your bone mineral density tested is anything-but. This test is simple, pain-free, and non-invasive. And you can even keep your clothes on! What’s it for? It can determine your actual bone...
community progress 84% success
December 28, 2009
Measure out snacks for the week
It’s easy to lose track of how much you’re eating when you snack. Grabbing from a bag of nuts or box of crackers, you usually have no idea how much you’ve eaten. A great technique for avoiding this habit is to pre-portion your food...
community progress 84% success
December 23, 2009
Follow the 90-10 rule
During the holidays it’s fun to celebrate, attend parties, visit loved ones…and sample lots of delicious foods. And even though food is just a small part of what the holidays are all about, you might feel left out if you don’t indulge in...
community progress 93% success
December 16, 2009
Be the last in line
During the holidays, overflowing buffet tables piled high with goodies make it difficult to watch calories. That’s why it’s important to make a plan for visiting them. One way to enjoy buffets is to survey the offerings ahead of time and avoid...
community progress 84% success
December 02, 2009
Plan an all-natural meal
A quick, convenient meal can be healthy and all-natural. In the next 24 hours, plan a meal using only all-natural ingredients.
community progress 88% success
November 06, 2009
Eat your age
Fueling your body adequately means targeting what it needs nutritionally at any given life stage. For instance, many women in their 30s are balancing work, child-bearing, and fitness. So their must-have nutrients include iron, folic acid, and calcium...
community progress 79% success