Monthly Archives: January 2010

Your Healthy Monday Tip for January 25, 2010

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Iris

Tip: Beat heart risk. There are no visible symptoms of high cholesterol, and excess levels can lead to a heart attack – so know your numbers! Make an appointment to have your cholesterol checked this Monday. addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getfitandwell.com%2Fhealthy-monday-tips%2Fyour-healthy-monday-tip-for-january-25-2010′; addthis_title … Continue reading →

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Your Healthy Monday Tip for January 18, 2010

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Iris

TIP: Analyze your activities. Think about why you haven’t been physically active and then brainstorm ways to move forward. Remember, exercise doesn’t have to be expensive, taxing or boring! Did you start the year off with big plans and high … Continue reading →

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Your Healthy Monday Tip for January 11, 2010

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Iris

TIP: Cherish every pound. If you need to lose weight, take it slow. One to two lbs. per week is a healthy and sustainable weight loss goal. I like to create a weekly exercise and meal plan that mixes things … Continue reading →

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How Do You Treat Sciatica?

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Iris

Sciatica is the medical term used to describe pain felt along the path of the sciatic nerve.  The sciatic nerve is the travels from each side of the lower back, down the back of the thigh, and into the foot.  … Continue reading →

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What is Sciatica?

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Iris

Sciatica is referred to as a medical condition but really is a symptom of another underlying condition, i.e., spinal stenosis, a herniated disc, spondylolisthesis, piriformis syndrome, or another back problem. Sciatica most commonly affects people between the age of 30 … Continue reading →

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Your Healthy Monday Tips for January 4, 2010

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Iris

Make Monday the January of every week. The beginning of a new year is a wonderful time to reassess your situation and take the necessary steps to make improvements. It’s important to stick to your plan and see it through. … Continue reading →

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