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With the new year entering its second week, now is the time that New Year’s resolutions start dropping off. Exercising is one of the most popular resolutions, with upward of half of people resolving to get more exercise. Unfortunately, only about 1 in 5 New Year’s resolutions are kept, and regular exercising is one of the least-kept resolutions. Green Diva Mom talked to Kelly Cole, a personal trainer and mom of 3, about making and keeping New Year’s resolutions for fitness.

Exercising more, or getting in shape, is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions. Why do you think so many people resolve to get in shape?

Well, the first thing I would think of is everyone knows they need to do it. Over 60% of our population in the United States is obese. Not just overweight, but obese, and people know that’s not healthy. We know heart disease is on the rise. Type II Diabetes, or adult-onset diabetes, is on the rise, and we’re noticing it in children because they’re becoming sedentary. We’ve all become more sedentary with our wonderful technology. At the same time, we’ve put on the weight. It causes many other problems down the road, and that’s why I think people people make this a resolution. (continue reading…)

by Craig Pepin-Donat from NaturalNews.com

Panelist for The International Health and Fitness Symposium and “The Queen of Green,” Debra Lynn Dadd, Talks with Symposium Chairman and Host Craig Pepin-Donat, The Fit Advocate, about Toxic Chemicals that are Destroying our Health.

The World Cancer Report states that cancer rates could increase by 50%, to 15 million new cases, by the year 2020. Cancer rates are higher amongst industrial nations, with the United States amongst the top five, according to the World Health Organization. In spite of advances in science and technology, toxic exposure from the environment, chemicals in our food, water supply, personal hygiene products, and household cleaning products contribute to our nation’s ill health. (continue reading…)

Thankfully more and more parents are becoming aware of lead in children’s make-up kits and toys. When my mom told me about the lead problem, I felt a little scared and could not believe adults could be so careless. I guess it comes down to money. I learned that lead is a proven neurotoxin (brain poison) that causes cognitive (brain) deficits (problems).

After we went through my and my brother’s room and removed everything suspicious, I told my mom that I wanted to thank the doctor she said is helping to keep children safe. His name is Dr. Jeff Weidenhamer, Professor and (continue reading…)

by Mike Adams from NaturalNews.com

Interview with Dr. Russell Blaylock on devastating health effects of MSG, Aspartame and Excitotoxins

The information in this interview is crucial to your family’s health. Deceptive advertising by food manufactures keeps you as a customer while unaware of the true danger of there ingredients. Please read carefully labels and stay away from these ingredients. Personally, I prefer to limit package products and only buy organic to be assured of the ingredients. (continue reading…)