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Here’s Why You Should Try Yoga for Weight Loss

The journey of yoga traces back as far as 5,000 years ago, discovered in sacred texts known as “Rig Veda.” This collection of hymns and mantras were used by the Vedic-age priests in practice. While it was more closely related to spirituality and religion in its earlier stages, yoga has transformed into an activity that…

Raw, vegetarian, 80/10/10, paleo, pescetarian-call it what you want, it seems there’s always a new diet to jump on board with that will ‘change your life.’ These innovative ways to eat have revolutionized the way that we live. From sourcing our ingredients locally, choosing organic or abstaining from meat, every day we make a choice…

Did You Know? The amount of water in the human body changes as you age. From the very beginning of our lives and up until year one, our bodies are made up of roughly 75 to 78 percent water. After that first year it drops significantly to around 65%. Finally, as we move into our…

By Jeannie Mark Health experts agree, getting fit is an important factor to life. But often our busy schedules create excuses, so we start watching more TV or begin eating junk food instead of cooking healthy meals. Luckily, these five steps to healthy habits to get back in shape are easy to do and attainable,…

The fitness industry is big business in the United States. With over 72 million Americans, or one third of the population of the United States considered clinically obese, franchises offering solutions to your weight woes are popping up left, right, and center. Ranging from your traditional gym and weight-loss facilities to some of the more…

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The New Year is here and the temptation to snack on sweets and treats is still a daily struggle. If healthier living, fitness, or weight loss is part of your New Year’s resolution, stay strong and motivated with these 7 healthy smoothie recipes from around the web and the Blue Osa backyard! 7 Delicious Healthy…

By Robbie Allison-Young If you’re setting resolutions for the New Year that involve cultivating healthier habits for a happier life, you’re probably not alone. Most of us tend to get resolution crazy right around this time of year, and let’s face it, the majority of us fail. It’s just the sad truth. I’ll be the…

5 ways drinking water makes you look younger

“Water is the softest thing, yet it can penetrate mountains and earth. This shows clearly the principle of softness overcoming hardness.” – Lao Tzu For something that is odorless, tasteless and colorless, water sure has a lot of power. 60% of the adult human body is made of the stuff. We need it to survive.…

Adding watermelon, this original and delicious spin on Gazpacho will leave you refreshed and asking for more. The ingredients are easy to find, and the the preparation just takes minutes. It’s healthy; it’s beautiful and the unique combination of sweet fruit with fresh herbs, citrus and jalapeno will surprise you. Try it and see…

Warm up with this nutritious and delicious vegetable soup. Enjoy it by itself or serve alongside of your favorite main course. Perfect for warming up on a chilly night! Hearty Vegetable Soup From the Kitchen at Blue Osa Gluten free, vegan, & sugar-free Ingredients: 2 cups cooked squash 2 cups cooked chayote 2 cups cooked…

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