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Did you know this about your Doctor?

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:29:27 GMT

Did you know Dr. Chris Niedzinski is connected to...?

Get Moving!

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:31:22 GMT

“Get moving or die!” This was the message shouted loud at the 58th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sport Medicine.

Truth about Fats.

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:48:08 GMT

Weekly health bite from our nutritionist Kelly!

Challenging Healthcare

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:26:53 GMT

The tide is turning. When once it was unheard of for a doctor’s opinion to be challenged, today’s patients are getting second and third opinions, seeking out alternative care and pursuing natural, organic solutions to their health issues.

Antibiotics In Your Meat: What Does It Mean For You?

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:58:15 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration has been ordered by federal court to further investigate the damaging effects of wide spread use of antibiotics in animal feed on humans. Antibiotic abuse has caused alarming rates of antibiotic-resistant bacteria also known as super bugs.

Too many Peeps?

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:22:43 GMT

On average, children consume over 13,000 calories and 650 grams of fat over the Easter holiday. Use this trick to get them the good stuff.

Odds of winning or losing?

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:39:59 GMT

This weekend Mega Millions jackpot: $540 million. Your odds of winning: 1 in 175 million. You have a greater chance of getting struck by lightning while wearing striped shorts, than winning this pot!

Look Younger, Feel Better on Any Budget!

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:20:56 GMT

One of the most common challenges that we face in looking and feeling our best is the conception of “getting older”.

Hearty Escarole Soup With Beans and Parmesan Crisps

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:54:21 GMT

This hearty soup is loaded with nutritious greens and beans. It is a perfect lunch time or starter soup.

A Study Finds The Missing Link to Lose Weight

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:03:20 GMT

The vast majority of people attempting to lose weight fail to do so. There are a multitude of reasons why people fail. To best prepare for success, we must understand the mistakes that others commonly make.

Makeover Day 17 (2/15/12)

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Max Mind: You are starting to see results so stay positive. Don’t tell yourself “I’m not going to be happy until your goals are reached”. You can choose to be happy now, dwelling on unhappiness got you into this mess. Be happy with you results now and continue to make good choices.

Makeover Day 16 (2/14/12)

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Max Mind: Stay on track! At this point you may think that you don’t need to schedule meals, but eating how you have been eating has not worked out, so you sticking to scheduled eating gives you the freedom from emotional eating!

Build your core with axe chops.

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:31:05 GMT

Axe Chops are one of the best core exercises out there. It builds not only the best abs but works your shoulders,upper back, triceps and obliques for the ultimate core workout! Dr. Fred Roberto of Maximized Living demonstrates the power of the Axe Chop when done properly. For More visit http://www.maxt3.com

Makeover Day 15 (2/13/12)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Mind: Spend 5 minutes picturing your Big Why. Is it getting more real to you now? You are well on your way to achieving your vision- keep up the good work.

Makeover Day 14 (2/12/12)

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Max Mind: Failing to plan is planning to fail. Get your shopping done today!

The meaning of happiness, and love.

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:52:13 GMT

A wealthy shopkeeper's son came to his father and asked when he could take over the business. His father said. "Go and come back wise. Then I will give you the business."

Makeover Day 13 (2/11/12)

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Max Mind: You’ve probably said “I should get involved in other activities and refrain from eating this but I just don’t care”. It’s true that you don’t care at that moment, but pretty soon you’re going to feel really bad that you ate that, and when you get on the scale you will care very much.

Awesome ab workout with stability ball.

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:12:42 GMT

Learn how to develop your core and get awesome abs! Dr. Roberto of Maximized Living shows you how do punch ups on a stability ball for a great abdominal workout and create a dynamic environment to get more results when you exercise.

Makeover Day 12 (2/10/12)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Max Mind: Warning: Don’t go shopping when you are hungry, somehow your favorite snack ends up in the cart. You’ll be surprised at the healthier choices you make when you shop when you are satisfied.

Makeover Day 11 (2/9/12)

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Max Mind: Don’t think “I messed up and eat whatever I want now”. You are not on a diet and you are making healthy choices every day and you should be proud of the changes you made this far. If you haven’t done everything perfect, you are still better off than 99% of the people you know! The fact that you are reading this means that you are doing better than you think you are.

Makeover Day 10 (2/8/12)

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Max Mind: If you feel that you have no time to exercise, REMEMBER it’s only 12 minutes! In the time it takes to park your car at Starbucks, stand in line, order your latte and get back in your car, you could be DONE with your exercise for the week that turned your body into a fat burning machine.

Makeover Day 9 (2/7/12)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Max Mind: Stop thinking “It’s too hard”. Being in a body that does not make you feel your absolute best is hard. You can do this.

Makeover Day 8 (2/6/12)

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Max Mind- Review your Big Why. Really get a vision of how it looks when you get there. How does it make you feel? When it gets tough this week (and it will) get that feeling back and remember WHY you are doing this!

Makeover Day 7 (2/5/12)

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Max Mind: Preparation! Preparation! Preparation! If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail! Prepare your meals for the week on Saturday or Sunday and know exactly when you are exercising!

Processed Meat Linked To Pancreatic Cancer

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:26:58 GMT

Pancreatic cancer is one of the types of cancers that boast the highest mortality rate amongst all cancers.

Makeover Day 6 (2/4/12)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Max Mind: Don’t forget to journal everything you eat from here forward. Writing it down makes you 3x more accountable to what goes in your mouth.

Makeover Day 5 (2/3/12)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Max Mind: Some people are motivated by pleasure or pain. Decide which one you are! Create an action step for reaching your goal, either give yourself something amazing for your efforts ie a vacation or spa day. Or force yourself to do something that scares you, ie. Run a marathon.

Makeover Day 4 (2/2/12)

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Max Mind: Creating an incentive is a powerful way to achieve your goals. Share your commitments with your accountability partner and if you don’t fulfill your commitment, give them permission to email your friends your failed results. Pressure’s on!

Makeover Day 3

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Max Mind: Read LIMITING BELIEFS (PAGE 26 of your Cruise Ship or Nursing Home Book) (including new empowering belief!)

Makeover Day 3 (1/31/12)

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Max Mind: Read LIMITING BELIEFS (PAGE 26 of your Cruise Ship or Nursing Home Book) (including new empowering belief!)

Dead Man Walking

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:26:58 GMT

Imagine if you were to follow a daily routine of working out with weights, running, doing aerobics, swimming and eating perfect nutrition, and you carried this out consistently for 20 years

Martin Luther King Day, I have a dream.

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:05:46 GMT

"All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.” Martin Luther King Jr.

The Year There Almost Wasn't Christmas.

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:15:35 GMT

T'was the night before Christmas,
but Santa could not be found
There were no jingle bells or reindeer sound.
There were to be no toys under trees, for Santa was sick,
There would be no holiday blessings from the once jolly St. Nick...

The Holidays: The Most Important Time To Keep Yourself Well

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:11:21 GMT

Most people call this time of year “The Holidays.” Because it’s “The Holidays” people tend to get irresponsible and careless.

Vegetable Beef Soup For A Cool Fall Night

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:19:16 GMT

Extra veggies around your kitchen? This quick and simple soup recipe will help you use them up...and heat you up as we enter into fall!

Diabetes and The Cause of A Worldwide Epidemic

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:01:34 GMT

Think twice before reaching for the 3 C's: carbs, chemicals, and Colas, because you might have Diabetes already!

Happy Thanksgiving

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 07:44:20 GMT

When the first Americans came from England they were in search of the one thing, the freedom to live as God would have them. They wanted their God-given, inalienable right to the ......pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness.

Do I Really Have To Buy Organic?

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:57:43 GMT

Eliminating the man-made, processed foods from the shopping cart, frees up dollars to put towards organic foods.

3 simple ways to stay healthy over the Holidays

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:19:10 GMT

The holiday season is arriving- November through January- Thanksgiving to New Years. This 3-month period is typically clumped together into what we simply call “the holidays.” Yet these 3 months are typically the greatest months of the year for financial debt, junk food, & alcohol consumption, lack of exercise and so much more.

Healthy For The Holidays

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:24:44 GMT

When you’ve done so well through the year to make positive steps forward in your health, why back-track over “The Holidays?

Exercise Protects Your Brain, Too!

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:40:03 GMT

The University of Colorado Boulder recently discovered that even a minimal amount of exercise can help to protect against brain damage and memory loss.

What You Can Do With Nutrition To Prevent Breast Cancer

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:00:00 GMT

It’s October and that means the “Think Pink Movement” is in full swing to raise awareness about, and money for breast cancer.

Crispy Roasted Garlic Chicken

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:23:50 GMT

This is yet another way to prepare and present chicken breasts. The flavors of the herb paste permeate the meat and makes for a great presentation.

How Toxic Is The Flu Vaccine?

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:17:32 GMT

For the past several years, physicians in America have been insisting that every child age 6 months to 18 years must get an annual flu shot.

Which Road Will You Take?

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:48:15 GMT

The road most travelled has made people sicker, unhappier, more overweight and more out of shape than ever. The modern medical model is not health care, it’s disease care...

Decrease Your Risk Of Infertility

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:08:14 GMT

In the year 2000, 6.1 million Americans were affected with infertility. That number has now grown over the past ten years to 7.3 million Americans who are suffering from this reproductive health problem...

Sunscreens: Helpful or Harmful?

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:21:03 GMT

When it comes to sunscreens, most people would say that they are an absolute must in this day and age. We have been conditioned to fear the sun and to slather on the sunscreen in order to avoid getting skin cancer. However, there is much more to the story that needs to be told in order to make a fully educated decision when it comes to what you put on and IN your body. Your skin is the largest organ in the body and whatever you put on it ends up in your cells, tissues, and organs very quickly. The question is, do you really know what is in your sunscreen? Furthermore, do you know the real truth about whether they are necessary at all?

Caffeine, Coffee and Energy

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:47:44 GMT

Before you reach for that morning pick me up, it is important to thoroughly understand how caffeine affects your body. Coffee can have many positive benefits to health. It is a great source of protective antioxidants, and increases the activity of the neurotransmitter dopamine which enhances delivery of nutrients and oxygen to the muscles and brain. Coffee also increases workout endurance, increases insulin sensitivity and a high intake (at least six cups a day) lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes by fifty-four percent in men and 30 percent in women.¹

How Old Are Your Cells?

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:18:36 GMT

Have you ever thought to yourself, “I am way too young to feel this old?” If you answered yes, you are like millions of North Americans who are aging faster than necessary. (Read More)

Attack Migraines Without Medication

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:16:25 GMT

An estimated eleven million Americans suffer from migraine headaches. Severe pain, aura, upset stomach and vomiting commonly accompany the headaches for many who suffer from the condition. Reoccurrences are frequent and common, and many patients are left to take medications during episodes only to have the symptoms return days to weeks later. While headache and migraine medications line the shelves of local pharmacies, many are turning to a more sensible approach to get to the cause of this condition.