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Your Own Independence Day By : Cathy Wilson As we celebrate our country's independence, celebrate your own. Independence Day is one day a year; your own personal Independence Day can be any day of the year and every day. From changing our lifestyle and our habits, we have changed our relationship with food. Rather than living as a slave and victim to food, we are now free and independent of the limitations of emotional eating. You are free! You are independent! Think About Diet and Exercise Differently By : Craig Pepin Donat Our society is sicker and fatter than ever before in the history of our modern civilization. Toxic exposure from chemicals all around us, a lack of proper nutrition, a society that encourages a "couch potato" lifestyle, and stress created by our jobs and daily living all contribute to our ill health. Exercise and the Cancer Patient By : Physicians often give those with chronic illnesses, like cancer, the advise to obtain bed rest and keep their activity levels low. Newer research is clearly indicating this is not the best prescription for many individuals with chronic ailments. The latest research on exercise and cancer has been very encouraging. Exercise builds up the immune system, increases self esteem, keeps muscles strong and much more. Read on to find out the many benefits a low to moderate exercise program can offer cancer patients, both physically and mentally. Keep Moving if You Want to Live Longer and Stay Healthy By : gazden Being designed to be used and moved the body doesn’t function as well with long periods of inactivity. Inactivity is a major contributor to things such as hypertension, heart disease, pulmonary problems, back pain and more. So we need to find ways to get enough of the right kind of exercise. What is Cardiovascular Health? By : Stacie Battjes We all remember our days in gym class of running laps and climbing ropes. We treasured playing dodge ball and running under a giant parachute. Aside from delighting our childlike desire to play, these activities were designed to accomplish an important purpose. Gym class and sports practices were developed to get our hearts pumping and to improve our cardiovascular endurance. 5 Reasons to Use Yoga to Battle Modern Day Stresses By : Barbara House While many people have always thought of Yoga as some mystic Hindu practice, that image is rapidly disappearing – almost as fast as the stresses of our modern lives are increasing. Here are 5 practical reasons to use Yoga to contol stress. Gardening while Exercising By : Davinos Greeno Many people think of gardening as a chore. Others take up gardening as a hobby. Still there are others who could not even begin to give a proper definition of the term gardening. Fitness - A Wise Investment By : Paul Reeve Physical fitness may be the ultimate investment opportunity. Think of it this way. If you are willing to make the commitment (investment), you will feel and look healthier, have an abundance of energy, be more self-confident, more productive and discover a more joyous and fulfilling life. These are rewards that money cannot buy and the substance of high quality living.