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Jo Wehage : Head Operations Ego
The Right Stuff: An Interview with Tim McCrossen
Q. What do you get when you combine an experienced Chiropractic Physician, an Olympic Bobsledder, a 12-time NCAA Track All-American, and a cutting edge Fitness Trainer? You get Tim McCrossen, Healthy Alter Ego’s newest contributor. That’s right, I’m pleased to announce that to help us kick off the New Year with an even healthier start, Tim has joined the HAE team. Tim will share insights and... [Read more]
Once Morbidly Obese, Now Free Fitness Trainer
As many look to the New Year with renewed hopes of health and fitness, most of us haven't attempted to kick off the year by organizing a free 5k walk. But then again, most of us haven't walked in the shoes of Anthony Reed. This formerly morbidly obese man, who once topped the scales at 591 pounds, is now a 220 pound certified fitness trainer offering his services free of charge to help change the... [Read more]
Belly Dancing for the Homeless this Saturday?
You've probably done stranger things, right? Well, if you're in Cincinnati this Saturday, here’s your chance to give it a shot and benefit the homeless at the same time. Belly dancing doesn't strike you? How about Salsa? Zumba? Maybe Intense Core Training is a little more up your alley? Compliment that with Fit Ball, and stretch with a little yoga or pilates perhaps? If nothing else, you can make... [Read more]
Foods that Fight for Sight
Eyes are a funny thing. They may be windows to the soul, but for some of us they seem to need a cleaning more often than they used to. I’ve often heard people tell me their eyes seemed to start weakening all at once. My sister told me her vision seemed to jump off a cliff on her 40th birthday. Fuzzy text, squinting, needing longer arms to see fine print may seem an inevitable sign of aging, but does... [Read more]
I Pretty Much Hate Thanksgiving
I don’t want you to take this the wrong way, but I do, I pretty much hate Thanksgiving. There, I said it. It’s true. I hope it won’t always be true, but this is my current platform and here I stand. It’s not easy for me to say. I like to think of myself as an optimist. I like to think I always find the positive side of things. I like to think I am strong enough to choose not to let negative... [Read more]
Frozen Spinach for Breakfast?
Sure, why not? I have frozen spinach for breakfast almost every morning. I think you should too. Just think, Popeye would have nothing on you! It’s quick, it’s easy and the enormous boost it can add to your health status make it worth your consideration. Now, before I lose you know this – I never taste the stuff. I taste mostly blueberries and bananas. I blend it into a morning smoothie... [Read more]
