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Health & Fitness

A Little Info Goes a Long Way

As the years pass and aches and pains become our norm, do you ever wonder if you should do something about your health?

"Should I try being vegetarian? Should I go to a yoga class? I've heard of acupuncture but I'm not really sure about it. Why do people say aspartame is bad for you?"

The tough part is knowing where to find the answers to these kinds of questions. There's so much out there to learn and discover, it may seem overwhelming. 

Here are a few websites with a wealth of information and resources, where you can begin your quest for improved health:
 
1. Goinggreentampa.com – The lists on this website include green and alternative health businesses, and health fairs and festivals in the Tampa Bay area. It’s great not only for people looking for alternative health options, but also for businesses that want to get exposure in the website's free lists.
 
2. TheGrassRootLife.com – Formerly a well-known organic and vegan-friendly restaurant, the Grass Root Life is now a home vegan raw/cooked meal delivery service. At awesomely affordable rates starting at just $125 per week for 10 meals, you can try out being a vegetarian, vegan or raw foodist without doing any of the work! 
 
3. OrganicLivingForAll.com – Located in Dunedin, Florida, Organic Living for All focuses on educating those who want to grow a healthy organic home garden – they can also do it for you if you don't have time yourself. They regularly host free educational workshops and distribute a valuable e-newsletter with easy-to-consume information – including videos – on healthy eating.

4. GreenMedInfo.com – Operating on the motto "Education Equals Empowerment," this website is an excellent resource for beginners and experts alike in the field of alternative medicine and eating a vibrantly rich vegetable-filled diet. And, their e-newsletter gives interesting articles backed by solid research. Educate yourself the easy way by signing uphere
 
Is this the year for change? Begin to build your network of support by checking out a few of these resources today. 

DISCLAIMER: The information presented here is not meant to diagnose or treat readers. In order to put these tips into practice, Thai Yoga with Lydia encourages readers to do their own research in order for it to be a personal journey of educating themselves and taking responsibility for their health.

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