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Stress Management Don’t let somebody else’s problem become your own. Causes of codependency: A person is more likely to become codependent if he or she: * Puts other people’s wants and needs before his or her own * Is afraid of being hurt or rejected * Has low self-esteem * Feels responsible for the other […]
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Nutrition 4 Servings, about 1 cup each Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups broccoli, chopped (see note) 1/4 cup celery, diced 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1 cup chicken broth, unsalted 2 cups skim milk 2 Tbsp. cornstarch 1/4 tsp. salt Dash pepper Dash ground thyme 1/4 cup Swiss cheese, shredded Directions: 1. Place vegetables and broth in saucepan.
Nutrition * Let your cup runneth over with fruits and veggies to protect yourself from chronic diseases, such as stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. * Choose fruits and veggies over higher-calorie snacks and desserts to help you lose weight and keep it off. * Yes, canned, frozen, and dried fruits and veggies count
Nutrition 4 Servings, about 2-1/2 ounces each Ingredients: 1 pound cod fillets, fresh or frozen 1 tsp. margarine, melted 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. dried tarragon leaves 1/8 tsp. salt Dash pepper 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds 1 Tbsp. parsley, chopped or 12 sprigs of dill Directions: 1. Thaw frozen fish in refrigerator overnight or
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Stress Management Imagine scraping your nails across a blackboard or biting into a raw lemon. Either thought probably made you cringe-the power of suggestion is that strong. Used correctly, suggestion is yet another effective stress-management tool. A technique called autogenic training is based on the power of suggestion and was developed many years ago to
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Stress Management Time: We can’t make it, borrow it, sell it, or stop it. All we can do is spend it. Time is egalitarian, too. We each receive exactly the same amount: 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Yet some people use their time far more effectively than others. How do they accomplish
Fitness Add muscle-strengthening to your aerobic exercises to deliver even more health benefits, like protecting your joints, better balance and more restful sleep. Classes:Take a strength-training class at your local fitness center to learn the basics. Equipment:Use dumbbell or hand/ankle weights, resistance tubes, an exercise ball, and the weight of your own body. At-home gear:Use
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Stress Management Counseling can help relieve life’s stresses. You don’t have to have a mental illness or lie on a couch and confess your dark secrets to benefit from counseling. Sitting upright and talking about everyday stresses, phobias, or life changes with a professional therapist can help you learn how to take control of situations
Stress Management Pets can keep their owners calm. Hanging out with your pet is more than just fun. It can turn your frown upside down. Studies show that spending 15 to 30 minutes with Fido or Fluffy lowers the level of cortisol, a hormone the body releases as a response to stress. It also raises
