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I m betting you ve had the same experience I have in most organizational brainstorming sessions. You are in a room with beige or otherwise boring walls and a conference table. Sometime during the meeting, there is a problem or challenge identified. Someone standing near a flipchart or whiteboard picks up a pen and the brainstorming begins. After a momentary silence, a few ideas are suggested at first they come almost faster than the person can write them down. Then after a short pause a couple of more ideas are added. Then comes a longer pause. This pause seems like forever though it has probably been 15 seconds at the most , and the group decides the brainstorming is over and the problem will be solved using one of the 5-10 items on the list. There are likely good ideas on the list. But the brainstorming began with the intent of coming up with as many ideas as possible alternate ways to solve the problem or overcome the obstacle. My guess is that there are no out-of-the-box ideas in those 5-10 on your typical...

Adding more phytonutrients to your diet might just seem like a prescription for more food, more confusion, more to worry about. But in reality, making sure you get enough of the phytonutrient benefit is as easy as adding color, freshness and variety. Phytonutrients are found naturally in a variety of foods, such as legumes, nuts, teas, fruits, vegetables and grains, but are not considered necessary to sustain life as are fats, protein, vitamins and minerals . Many people choose to increase phytonutrients in their diet by improved diet as well as nutritional supplementation. Phytonutrients are thought to have a variety of beneficial and significant benefits to our health. Eating more whole foods in the form of fruits and vegetables and the like can benefit you by protecting you from cancer and certain diseases. In addition, it s believed that phytonutrients can improve cell-to-cell communication within the body, possibly repair DNA damage from smoking and other toxic substances, and strengthen the immune system...

Before heading off for a day at the beach this summer, it s worth making sure you ve packed all the essentials. Beach towel check; sunscreen check; snacks check; a magazine check. But wait; aren t you forgetting the most important item of all. Your blood is made up of 92 percent water, the brain and muscles consist of 75 percent water, and your bones consist of 22 percent. This simple liquid is essential for healthy breathing, absorbing nutrients, oxygenating cells, protecting organs, metabolizing food, cushioning joints, and eliminating waste. Of course, our water needs change with the seasons. Particularly in summer, when people spend more time in the sun, dehydration becomes a threat. Children, athletes and exercisers, outdoor workers, and the elderly are most susceptible to this danger. By following some basic hydration tips, there s no reason you can t enjoy a safe, sunny season. H 2 0 on the Go Schedule regular drink breaks throughout the day mid morning, at mealtimes, mid afternoon, and before bed. Keep a...