by Brett Blumenthal
Growing up, I remember that there was always a bottle of prune juice or a container of prunes in the refrigerator.  As a kid, I had no real appreciation for this, other than the fact that my dad was a much older dad (58 years my elder) who was concerned with regularity.  To [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
Recently, we have seen a lot of articles and posts on different types of sweeteners, but it can all get a little overwhelming…or at the very least, confusing.  I personally believe that the more natural (meaning less processed) the sweetener is, the better it is. The term ’processed’ tends to create some controversy.  So let me explain: Some people [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
Some people look good in anything.  I remember growing up, my mom, when referring to these types of individuals, would often say, “they could wear a burlap sack and they would look great.”  That said, a lot of people don’t.  Finding clothes that fit our individual bodies can always be a challenge:  the cut isn’t [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
This past week, I had the pleasure of speaking to an undergraduate class of business students about Sheer Balance.  Being back on campus was fantastic in many ways: the intellectual stimulation, the clean air of Ithaca, the beautiful fall weather, and of course, the youthful atmosphere…it just doesn’t get better. 
During my presentation, I [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal

I never thought that I had a problem putting my foot down (most people would equate me with an aggressive personality type…one not afraid to say what she thinks).  But recently, I have become overwhelmingly aware that I actually have a problem with drawing a line in the sand…for myself.  I’m not sure whether it [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
About six months ago, my friend lost a lot of weight (25 pounds or so).  She didn’t do so for vanity reasons, she did it for health reasons and to make a positive change in her life.  Further, she did it in a healthy way:  She made lifestyle choices (instead of dieting).  Some of the changes [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
Let’s face it, smoking is a controversial topic.  If you smoke, you probably feel that it is your personal right to smoke and that you should be able to do so anywhere you want to.  On the other hand, if you don’t smoke, you probably feel that those who smoke around you invade your [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
Although many will argue that High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) isn’t bad for you, there is a ton of debate that warrants avoiding the ingredient .  Many nutritionists blame HFCS as a major reason for the rise in our nation’s obesity  rates.  Further, there is a theory that the body processes [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
Throughout my lifetime, I think I’ve been able to maintain strong willpower over various things.  Sometimes it was specific to diet and exercise, other times it was specific to relationships, and other times, it was specific to ‘doing the right thing’ even when I desperately didn’t want to.  That said, I have had moments [...]

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by Brett Blumenthal
Although I know many people who have been to a spa, I also know many who have never been as well.  Some people find them intimidating, others may find them to be expensive and others aren’t sure what they are really for.  There are many reasons to visit a spa, and if you haven’t already done [...]

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