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Dispelling commonly held diet and exercise myths

Today, I’d like to dispel some rather popular myths with regard to diet and exercise. Following some of these will not only hinder progress, but ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, April 16, 2015 10:43 pm

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Phytochemicals affect body’s ability to fight disease

The subject for this week’s column is a substance found in most fruits and vegetables, that not only helps protect plants as they grow, but ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, April 9, 2015 11:41 pm

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Proper form and technique prevents injury, adds to enjoyment of exercise

From time to time I have other personal trainers come to me to help sharpen their training skills. I stress to them all the importance ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, April 2, 2015 10:25 pm

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Vitamin D’s many topical, internal benefits

Vitamin D supplementation seems all the rage these days. Do we really need to take it? How much is necessary? How much is too much? ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, March 26, 2015 10:38 pm

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Bee pollen an excellent source for vitamins, minerals, proteins

When doing nutritional counseling, or seminars, I’m often asked which diet supplements I take as well as recommend. I get a few raised eyebrows when ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:59 pm

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Inflammation a natural process, but can be symptom of problems

You wouldn’t think that one of your body’s life saving mechanisms could actually turn against you and increase your chance for disease, but that’s exactly ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, March 5, 2015 11:03 pm

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Peanut butter packed with nutrients and other health benefits

Today I’d like to share with you some facts about a food that’s more healthful than you might think: peanut butter. Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, February 26, 2015 9:08 pm

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Would you please pass the (sea) salt?

The role salt has played throughout history is quite compelling. Settlements would set up their communities around salt deposits, and in ancient Greece, laborers would ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, February 19, 2015 10:43 pm

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You can’t lose fat without understanding sugar’s role

When trying to lose body fat, the real concern is sugar. There’s only one way to lose fat. You can’t sweat it out. You can’t ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, February 12, 2015 10:00 pm

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The pros and cons of chocolate

Over the years, some of my clients didn’t really have much of a taste for chocolate, while others would bleed Hershey if you cut them. ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, January 29, 2015 10:35 pm

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