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Trouble Achieving a Goal? Find the Root of the Problem

Are you striving for a goal but not seeing results? Racking up small successes but not getting the big payoff? In my face-to-face patients and in my telecoaching clients across the country, I hear stressed, puzzled, and worn-out voices that reflect two opposing ideas: the continuing desire to move ahead, and an expectation of no real gratification or reward at the end. Instead, it's a frustrating and defeating cycle of wanting – failing.

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3 Cool Things Dr. Oz Taught Me

Dr. Oz--you know that name! The famous doctor was one of the medical experts who spoke at the recent Integrative Healthcare Symposium. I'd like to share some of his important presentation points with you--and some tips from my files for turning Dr. Oz's advice into a plan that works for you, for a lifetime. 1) Waist Management begins today.r

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3 Ways to Avoid a Personal Energy Crisis

Patients tell me a lack of energy makes the day feel long, difficult, and unproductive. Does this pattern sound familiar? First, lack of energy leads to a loss of sharpness in focus and memory. Then, especially in the late afte oon when blood sugar gets low, less than optimal mindset and mood set in. Next come worry and guilt for not accomplishing enough, which in turn lead to mental weariness, further bringing down health and well-being. It quickly becomes an exhausting, vicious cycle. The good news is, you can break the pattern.

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3 More Dangers of Being "Normal"

When was the last time you found a piece of clothing marked "One-size-fits-all" that truly was a comfortable, flattering fit, the right color, the right fabric, and the right level of warmth for anyone who wore it? Right, me either. One-size-fits-all doesn't often work for clothing. And it works even less in health and everyday life.

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Wake Up and Smell the...? 3 More Alte atives to the Morning Cuppa

Struggling with coffee dependence? Let's face it, old habits die hard. Many of us can trace our fondness for the aroma of coffee in the morning all the way back to childhood since our parents were hooked, too! When you get past the nostalgia, there's a bigger picture to consider. Coffee has little or no nutritional value. In fact, if you're not drinking decaf, even the hydration you get from a cup of joe is negligible. Besides the jittery, heart-racing side effects of caffeine, many people find that the strong flavor of coffee stimulates acid reflux. That's no way to start a day.

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What's Really behind the Butterflies in Your Stomach?

Stressed? Feeling uneasy? Bowel routine slightly off? Experiencing digestive grumbling, "butterflies in your stomach," cramps, or heartbu ? Any of these common discomforts can be a sign of disturbance in your enteric nervous system (ENS). What? You've never heard of it? You're not alone. As important as this system is, it is often overlooked. Today I'd like to shed some much-needed light on what your ENS does.

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3 Common Goals Chinese Medicine Can Help You Reach

You might see that title and ask, "What on earth can such an ancient philosophy do for me today?" It's true that Chinese medicine has been around for over 3,000 years. But it's also true that in all that time, these ancient methods and philosophies have consistently served to support a healthy, vibrant, and balanced body and mind regardless of age, gender, or nationality.

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14 Natural Ways to Get "Back" to Pain-free Living

"Oh, my back is killing me!" Sound familiar? While top nutrition and being careful to avoid further strain and injury are excellent starting points for treating back pain, serious or persistent discomfort may need more attention. If you are one of the numerous souls suffering from back trouble, you might be asking: What ELSE can I do to find relief?

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Are you suffering from "Facebook Depression"?

"Jane Doe wants to be your friend on Facebook." Well, that wasn't the actual name, but it was the message that greeted me in my inbox this morning. I don't remember who Jane is. Hmmm... Did I ever have an actual conversation with Jane, or did she find me online? Did she fill out a detox form at my table at the last event? Did she come into my office? Is she a "blast from my past"? Or was my name suggested to her automatically because we have some friends in common?

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Beware the Health-Food Impostors

Pop quiz time! Take a look in your kitchen. Which of these foods do you have in your fridge right now? - whole-grain bread - yogurt with fruit - reduced-fat peanut butter How many points do you get for each item? Well, I'm afraid the answer is zero. All of these products are common healthful-food impostors.

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5 Easy Steps to “Rinse and Repeat” for Fabulous Hair

Confession time: It may be silly, but the way my hair is behaving (or misbehaving) can set my day on a path of unnecessary self-consciousness or undue wasted energy. Vanity? Obsession? Call it what you will. I'm not alone, though. For many of us, hair is part of self-identity. It can affect the outward message of confidence, sexuality, age generation, professionalism, and personal grooming we project. That's a big burden for those follicles to bear.

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Forgetfulness vs. Alzheimer's

Sometimes I find myself saying "Did I forget to tell you about this?" And I know it's entirely possible that I might have." But I also know I have a lot of company. Maybe you, too, sometimes forget where you put the cell phone, whom you were going to email, or what your waiter's name is. Have you experienced this kind of memory loss? I'm sure you have. Occasional forgetfulness, for most of us, is merely a reflection of an overworked or overtired brain, or just an unfortunate result of normal aging.

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5 Quick Fixes to Get Healthier in 1 Day

Get healthier in one day. Sound impossible? While you can't totally make over your health in 24 hours, taking one step today will make a huge difference in attaining so many goals: energy, focus, less pain, feeling youthful, and reaching a healthy weight, to name a few. What's the catch? There's none. The key is to take a single, positive step today. Easy steps are good, too, because they are sustainable. Your one small choice opens the door to many results you might not have even expected, so be prepared to witness ripple effects.

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Do You Have Impostors in Your Fridge?

Food manufacturers advertise, imply, or otherwise lead you to believe that what you are buying is good for you--whether it really is or not. I want you to have all the facts at your fingertips so you can make wise choices the next time you fuel your body, whether you're eating out or selecting food from your local grocery store. Here's a trio of health-food impostors to watch for, the kind of low-nutrition fakes that can trick you into thinking you are eating well. Health Food Impostor: Smoothiesr

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Lessons from Relapse

You may be familiar with the six stages within the process of breaking addictions and other unhealthful habits. You may even be able to name them: Pre-contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, and Termination. Today, let's get down to some practical advice for putting it all together. In his book "Changing for Good," Dr. James Prochaska explains that reevaluating by identifying what we've learned from mistakes can strengthen the results of subsequent attempts to succeed. In other words, few of us are successful with the first try. Practice makes perfect.

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Modern Adrenal Glands: They're Toasted!

I hope you're feeling in tip-top mental and physical health today. No? Do you... - feel exhausted in the morning even though you slept enough?rn - seem nervous, lightheaded, or overwhelmed much of the time?rn - crave salty or sweet foods and have extra weight, especially abdominal fat?rn - feel achy or have a hard time bouncing back from an illness?rn - experience low moods and sex drive? If those symptoms sound familiar, you may be showing signs of adrenal fatigue.

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15 Small Steps in the Right Wellness Direction for 2012

How many times do you bend, stretch, lift, sit, stay up late, cut your exercise routine short (or skip it altogether), or worry in the average week? What a ridiculous question! Of course no one keeps track of such details. But the fact is, many uncomfortable, limiting health conditions are less about one single factor than we realize. Much of "how we feel" comes from the accumulated effect of thousands of small actions (or inactions). Now, at the threshold of a new year and a new perspective, get started moving in the direction of better wellness. Begin with these simple tips.

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These Resolutions Really Stressed Me Out!

Did you make New Year's resolutions? Or perhaps you know the process by other names... - The Clean Slate - My Chance to Get It Right This Time - Oops, I Really Dropped the Ball Last Yearr Sigh. We are an impatient population. We want immediate results, and if there is a glitch in the process, we tend to beat ourselves up and feel "less than"--or abandon ship. A perfect example is the sharp rise in gym membership in January, followed by an empty workout room in March.

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Are YOU addicted? Taking back control

There are six stages that a person typically passes through in order to make lasting changes that eliminate harmful habitual, obsessive, or addictive behavior. Before you think, "Harmful behavior? That doesn't apply to me," reflect for just another moment. Nicotine, prescription drugs, repeatedly checking your phone for messages, obsessing over your weight--dependency takes many forms. Is there anything in your world that you feel compelled to think about, do, or consume regularly?

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Wake Up and Smell the...? 4 Coffee Alte atives

The aroma of freshly brewed coffee signals the start of the day in many households. But too often, coffee consumption doesn't end with the cup in the morning. Drinking coffee--and all the caffeine it provides--is an American pastime and a popular social activity. Look around. Everywhere you see new coffee shops, specialty coffee drinks, and people meeting over. This high-energy drink has become a permanent fixture in our daily lives--and health.

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3 Basic Questions about Acupuncture

Sticking needles in someone to relieve problems? Really? A technique with more than 3,000 years of success behind it, acupuncture is gaining such acceptance worldwide that even Western doctors have begun to realize how powerful its application can be. 1) What exactly is acupuncture, and how does it work?

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5 Holiday Wellness Secrets: Energize Your Sprint to the New Year

Have you slipped into the tired--pun intended--thinking that the last few weeks of the year must, inevitably, be the most exhausting and energy-draining of all? Don't beat yourself up if you have. It's true that what sets December apart are all the holiday commitments, visits, and special activities that add to the usual flurry of tasks and responsibilities. The unfortunate result: feeling off balance, burned out, and too fatigued to enjoy the traditions and benefits of the holiday season.

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Lifestyle over age: Secrets of maintaining memory and brain health

When it comes to memory, congnitive function, and overall brain health, age is relative. Believe it or not, it is never too late to start to incorporate changes that can make long-standing differences in our cognitive functioning. While we may not yet have a cure or even understand all the causes for Alzheimer's and other profoundly disabling brain conditions, it's clear that there is plenty you can do to avoid abusing your brain. Here are some ideas for keeping your brain cells healthy and your thinking sharp and focused. Better food = better brain functionr

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3 Common Wellness Goals: The Chinese Medicine Solution

Sometimes, a problem that shows up in one part of the body may indicate a challenge elsewhere in the body, mind, or spirit. This reflects the Chinese understanding of balance, that idea that everything in life is connected. Make the right tweak in one area, and see positive changes affect other facets of your body, life, or world. What a powerful and refreshing concept!

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Adopt a New Strategy for Success

We've heard often that fear of failure is why many plans--business, lifestyle, wellness, personal relationships--fall through. Fear of failure is a significant problem. But fear of failure is not always what lies at the heart of disappointment and lack of results. The more deeply hidden hurdle is actually fear of success.

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Could "an apple a day" be making you miserable?

Ah, spring. The grass is greening up, the pear and cherry trees are blooming, everything looks fresh and vibrant...except your head. You're feeling cranky and irritated by all the sneezing and that puffy, stuffy sensation that won't go away. Many spring allergies are caused by trees which start pollinating anytime from January to April, depending on the climate and location. Grasses are also important in the allergy picture, as are dampness and mold.

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3 Souvenirs from My Trip to Oz

I am crazy about Dr. Mehmet Oz! A handsome heart surgeon, author, speaker, and the star of his own TV show, he has become the gold standard for accurate, trustworthy advice from the medical world. Dr. Oz was one of the medical experts who spoke at the Integrative Health Symposium earlier this month. Here are a few nuggets of wisdom he shared, along with some ways I would recommend integrating his advice into your own wellness goals. 1) Remember your endurance level at 17 years old?r

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What? You Threw Out Your Back Again?!

Fact: Approximately 8 out of 10 people have experienced back pain at some point in their lives. Wow. With that many sufferers among us, it's no surprise that I often hear complaints of back trouble as an acupuncturist and alte ative practitioner in my New York wellness center.

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Which Traditional Chinese Element Are You?

As the Chinese New Year--2012 is the Year of the Water Dragon--is upon us, I encourage you to take the celebration as a reminder of the wisdom that the principles of Chinese medicine can offer us. The Five Elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—form the foundation of traditional Chinese medicine. Separately, each element has specific characteristics and strengths. But together, the Five Elements represent something much larger: five stages of growth and transformation of all living beings.

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What Does the Year of the Dragon Hold In Store for You?

Welcome to the Year of the Dragon! In Chinese tradition, each year is dedicated to one of twelve specific animals--Dragon, Horse, Monkey, Rat, Boar, Rabbit, Dog, Rooster, Ox, Tiger, Snake, and Ram. Each of these animals is thought to bestow its characteristics specifically on the people born in that year but also on the year in general.

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Headaches? Don't Sleep Late On Sunday!

If you think a taste of chocolate, a glass of wine, and sleeping late on weekends are harmless vices, think again. Those innocent indulgences are just a few of the most common triggers of headaches. But don't give up hope just yet. It's possible you may be able to enjoy your favorite things and headache-free days. There's more to the problem headache story than just a list of culprits. Coming up is must-know information that will help you get a grip on headaches once and for all. It starts with taking the time to look at your own particular condition, type of headache, and family history.

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Find the Right Fuel: Food, Acid Reflux, and IBS

So you've read my previous article about which foods are most likely to cause or aggravate your symptoms of acid reflux and IBS. You know the mechanics of your body's engine, your digestive system. And you know there are things you can do to take an active role in how your engine works. But maybe you're still having a hard time taking that first step. It's true that changing our habits isn't easy. It may even seem like an impossible task at first.

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Sleep: Go to Your Room!

Sleep is a key component to health. Getting under 8 hours of sleep can lead to illness, obesity, and poor overall daytime performance. Feeling trapped in a cycle of daily fatigue and nighttime wakefulness? Applying the 3Rs will give you some solutions from the integrative, holistic perspective to bring relief, energy, and vitality back into your life. Here's how the 3Rs work: RECOGNIZE what's going on. You need to get a handle on why sleep has been elusive before you can make repairs.

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6 Power Foods to Put Your Summer Energy on High

Are you more active in the summer? Do you need a boost of energy to get you through the day? I've got just the menu additions you need. The summer superfoods below are so easy to use that once you've tried them, you just might want to keep them on your grocery list all year long. Many are probably new to you, but you shouldn't have trouble finding them in your local health food store or online. Print out my handy list as a guide, and you're good to go--fast and strong, all summer long. 1) Whole Raw Organic Chia Seeds

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3 Changes in Routine to Help You Stay Young

"You look like sisters" was a comment I heard many times last week from fellow guests at the fabulous vacation spot that I visited with my daughter. After a beautiful week of me- and us-time, I returned recharged, more toned, and ready for the summer season. I am also glowing from all those compliments on my appearance. (I'll never tire of those, for sure.)

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What Not to Say: 4 Attitude Statements that Sink Personal Wellness

As owner and practitioner of a fully-booked alte ative wellness center in New York City, and as a weight and energy mentor for individuals across the country, I have the privilege of working with many people every week. Together with each patient, I use a combination of eastern and western modalities to improve overall wellness. In almost every case, we find that mindset--that is, a person's attitude or way of thinking--can have the power to make or break wellness goals.

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Healthy Snack Foods: That's Not an Oxymoron

Do a little clever searching, and you'll find plenty of information on specific ingredients to add to your recipes for an extra boost of energy and nutrients. Likewise, it's not too hard to find recipes or even whole menus composed of nutrient-rich, healthful choices. That's all fine for preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you might be thinking, but what do I do when I just feel the need for a little something between meals?

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Finding true success: 2 more tips to motivate you to move

We all have a hard time getting ourselves into the exercise mindset sometimes. (Yes, I admit, there are days I'm so busy I'm tempted to skip it, too.) And when life gets complicated, it's even easier to think of reasons we just "can't" afford to take time out for exercise. If you're in a high-pressure job, an entrepreneur, or someone who works long or unusual hours, you might find it especially hard to take time out regularly for healthful activity. How do you justify carving out time and effort for exercise when your to-do list is longer than your day?

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9 Ways to Stop Feeling SAD: Defeating the winter blues

When you hear "January," do you think of days cut short, clouds, and gloomy skies? Do you miss the excitement of the recent holidays and instead feel a little down, with flagging energy? Or perhaps this time of year, you kick yourself for having a hard time completing simple daily tasks. These could be signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD for short, and it's much more common than you might realize. What causes SAD?

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3 More Questions to Stop Body-Bashing

Hanging on to a negative body image can limit our chance of success in weight loss as well as health and life in general. Here are three questions that, if you answer honestly, can help you blast past old, worn out, self-sabotaging ideas about your body. Are you over-enrolled in celebrity diets?

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Are you the "feeling invincible" type?

Are you a healthy, fit individual who takes steps to stay that way? Or do you take your good health for granted? If you ever imagine that you'll live forever in the same body, feeling exactly the same way you do now, those rose-colored glasses may not be a good thing. You may be entertaining the fantasy (sorry, but it's true) that just because you feel well today, your self-care job is done. Here are some misguided wellness statements I hear from time to time, and why they are dangerous. "I'll worry about it later...when it really gets bad!"

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2 Top Dangers of Being "Normal"

My washing machine always gets a chuckle out of me (good thing when you're doing lots of laundry, right?). Take a look at the dial. There's a setting for "normal." Apparently the manufacturer assumes that we, as intelligent consumers, identify, understand, and collectively agree that a certain kind of dirty laundry is normal.

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