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Insights on Enjoying Authentic Happiness

Alexander Rinehart, MS, DC, CCN — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:16:58 +0000

Are you authentically happy? The definition of “Happiness” differs from one to another and so it’s important to define it for yourself. The concept of “well-being” encompasses mental, spiritual, chemical, and physical realms of life. But promoting happiness is not as simple as reducing stress… Getting married, or moving to a new home can be...

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Is Sugar Toxic? What to Do to Stop Eating So Much and Control Leptin Resistance

Alexander Rinehart, MS, DC, CCN — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:29:50 +0000

Leptin is a hormone exclusively produced by fat cells that may have wide implications for sugar metabolism (1), hedonistic behavior such as over-feeding (2). Overeating may be a form of addiction, and leptin may play a crucial role with other neurohormones such as dopamine in mediating cravings for highly-palatable & “rewarding” food high in sugar,...

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Using Technology to Create New Health Behaviors

Alexander Rinehart, MS, DC, CCN — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:43:40 +0000

The Rising Importance of Mobile Technology Programs like Weight Watchers will need to adapt to changing technologies or chance losing significant market share to the 100’s of niche-specific programs such as Paleo Plan popping up every month. Who needs points systems when your meals and shopping lists are already figured out for you? Who needs to travel for “Fast...

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Six Factors that Determine Why We Have Difficulty Creating Healthy Habits

Alexander Rinehart, MS, DC, CCN — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:42:24 +0000

We each have unique set of six “ability factors” that determine our chances of creating new long-term health behaviors. By the time you read this, your New Year’s resolutions have probably already died. The good news is that you are clearly not alone! But there’s still hope and I want to help you revisit your...

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A Simple 5-Minute Technique to Identify Why You and I Have Trouble Creating Healthy Habits and Motivating Change

Alexander Rinehart, MS, DC, CCN — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:07:09 +0000

I recently set out to learn as much as I can about creating new lifestyle habits. In my first article, I shared that if you’re stressed, it can be extremely difficult, if not impossible to successfully change an unhealthy habit into a healthy one. I recommended a “homework” exercise to: List 20 barriers that you...

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The Most Overlooked Barrier to Creating Healthy Habits and a First Action Step to Overcome It

Alexander Rinehart, MS, DC, CCN — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:40:34 +0000

As disease shifts from acute health problems to chronic health problems, the biggest challenge facing you is your ability to manage your health effectively on your own. But instead of being a “burden” that must be overcome, the process of creating healthy habits can actually be enjoyable and fun. Central to this shift to healthier lifestyles...

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Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

Alexander Rinehart, MS, DC, CCN — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:36:07 +0000

What does dark chocolate have to do with apples, red wine, green tea, onions and cranberries? They share powerful chemicals called flavonoids. What are Flavonoids? Flavonoids are a specific subset of anti-oxidants and polyphenols that may be associated with health benefits including cancer prevention, cardiovascular disease, digestive health, and immune balance. Flavonoids have been also...

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Real Life Testimonial — From Arthritis and “Fog” to Chronic Wellness

Alexander Rinehart, MS, DC, CCN — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:37:51 +0000

I love receiving letters in my inbox about how nutrition has changed someone’s life for the better. I am honestly amazed every week at the power of nutrition to affect health. I am not a miracle worker. I simply pull together information I have gleaned from the work of giants in research who write the...

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Real Life Testimonial — From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome to Chronic Wellness

Alexander Rinehart, MS, DC, CCN — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:55:36 +0000

Received this earlier this week from a 51 year old young woman who has suffered with chronic fatigue and related problems for at least twenty years. I can never guarantee that others with chronic fatigue will experience the same results as depicted here, but I love when I have the opportunity to change someone’s life...

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Inviting the Journey

Alexander Rinehart, MS, DC, CCN — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:15:44 +0000

I love the energy of the New York City, and there’s no better place to find it than in Times Square, especially after a big event like the NYC Marathon. While some find the city atmosphere to be exhausting — for me, it opens my mind and clears my head. So Sunday, I decided to...

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