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The Importance of Sleep and Rest

by Stephanie Romero

02 Mar 2011 10:35 AM

As I am writing this, I am basking in the fact that last night I got almost 8 hours of sleep. This is a big deal for me because it doesn't always happen.

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Emotional Fitness

by Stephanie Romero

23 Feb 2010 07:32 AM

I discovered something new and very fulfilling to do while I am walking on my treadmill. I pray. Even if prayer isn't your thing, you might find meditation or just thinking to be great ways to spend time walking on your treadmill. Here's why I like to pray while walking on my treadmill.

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Have You Ever Gotten a Sports Massage?

by Michele Cheplic

You don't need to be a pro athlete to get one, but you do need to have the tolerance of one to appreciate the vigorous kneading, pummeling, poking and forceful pushing that comes with a traditional sports massage. I got my first sports massage a few weeks after completing my first marathon.

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5 Quick Ways To Relieve Stress

by Heather Long

There are good stresses such as the stress of preparing for a new baby or a graduation and negative stress such as illness, financial worry or fear of failure. A by-product of stress can be a suppressed immune system.

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How To ... Meditate

by Heather Long

I've talked about meditation here before - but I wanted to discuss more about how to meditate and why I meditate. When I was in junior high, I participated in the drama club and the speech club. We had a great teacher, her name was Mrs. Garza.

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I Hate Migraines

by Heather Long

For most of my life I have suffered from migraines. They were particularly bad when I was a teenager. Throughout my early 20s, I suffered maybe 1 or 2 at most. I thought I was in the clear - perhaps in some small way I had actually managed to outgrow this annoying and painful affliction.

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Weeding Away the Pounds

by Heather Long

It's summer here, I know officially that summer hasn't started yet, but it definitely feels like summer is here with soaring temperatures, hot sun and steamy air.

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Why Should You Treat Yourself to a Massage?

by Heather Long

We're counting it down towards the end of the school year and Mother's Day. For the former, it's just 2 weeks from today and my daughter graduates kindergarten.

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As I Live & Breathe

by Heather Long

Have you ever said that? It's an old exclamation, often made when something or someone startles you or catches you off-guard. But there is a deeper truth in the statement of As I Live And Breathe. Breathing is an essential part of your life and your living.

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Thanksgiving Day - Give Yourself a Day Off

by Heather Long

Happy Thanksgiving to one and all and while I shared a number of my thankful thoughts yesterday, I wanted to give everyone who wants to take a day off from their workout a free pass today. Seriously, it's a day to spend with family and friends.

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