Monthly Archives: July 2010

Forest Bathing for Your Health

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Samantha Heller's Blog

Samantha Heller MS RD There are 14 hours & 29 minutes of daylight today. Plenty of time to squeeze in a forest bath. In Japan, a forest bathing trip, called ‘‘Shin- rinyoku’’ in Japanese, is a short, leisurely visit to … Continue reading →

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Boost Your Energy Metabolism!

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Samantha Heller's Blog

Samantha Heller MS RD People often want to know how to boost their metabolism to lose weight or feel more energetic.  The truth is your basal metabolic rate, the energy your body expends at rest, is generally determined by your … Continue reading →

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It’s like a heatwave burning in my heart

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Samantha Heller's Blog

        Heatstroke Samantha Heller MS RD While everyone loves working and playing outdoors in the summer, getting over heated, usually by not drinking enough fluids, can cause serious, even life threatening problems.   The CDC reports that … Continue reading →

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Too Tired to Exercise

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Samantha Heller's Blog

Samantha Heller MS RD “Are you tired? Run down? Listless? Do you poop out at parties?  The answer to all of your problems is in this little bottle. Vitameatavegamin.”  Little did Lucy Ricardo know that all these decades later we … Continue reading →

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Am I really hungry?

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Samantha Heller's Blog

Samantha Heller MS RD “I just need my chocolate at night” said Betty a patient of mine.  “Were you hungry when you ate the pint of double dark chocolate fudge ice cream last night?” I ask. “Well….” she stops to … Continue reading →

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Summer Food Safety Tips

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Samantha Heller's Blog

Summer Food Safety Tips Samantha Heller MS RD Let’s face it.  Not only can getting “food poisoning” (we health professionals call it “food borne illness”) ruin a perfectly good holiday weekend it can also land you in the hospital.  The … Continue reading →

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