Tracy Shawn: How Social Networks Influence Weight and Well-Being

Study shows why it's important to take in the positive, and give out the positive By Tracy Shawn, Noozhawk Columnist | Published on 10.11.2012 10:24 a.m.     Researchers … [Read more...]

Tracy Shawn: Healthy Choices to Help Nourish Your Heart

There are ways to mitigate the major risk factors for heart disease that are beyond our control By Tracy Shawn, Noozhawk Columnist | Published on 08.01.2012 4:56 … [Read more...]

Tracy Shawn: How to Boost Your Bliss with Food

Tracy Shawn A varied nutrient-rich diet will help increase both overall physical and mental health By Tracy Shawn, Noozhawk Columnist | Published on … [Read more...]

Tracy Shawn: How to Conquer Sugar Cravings

By Tracy Shawn, Noozhawk Columnist   Breakfast, exercise and healthy snacking can help kick the habit of quick-fix energy     We’re hardwired to crave sweets, and once we … [Read more...]

Tracy Shawn: Miracle Foods to Lose Weight, Slow Aging and Fight Disease

For the full benefit, feast on fruits, vegetables, whole grains and proteins By Tracy Shawn, Noozhawk Columnist | Published on 02.27.2012     The right foods may help you … [Read more...]

Tracy Shawn: New Year Inspirations for Healthy Weight Loss

Resolve to take better care of yourself with action, heart and mind One of America’s most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight. Yet the day-to-day decisions that make this resolution … [Read more...]

Tracy Shawn: Four Sure-Fire Ways to Combat Holiday Weight Gain

Between Thanksgiving and New Year's is it possible to actually lose weight? As a matter of fact, yes By Tracy Shawn, Noozhawk Columnist | Published on 11.23.2011 We all know what packs on … [Read more...]

The Psychology of Successful Weight Loss and Maintenance

Before you embark on that ambitious diet, here's what you really need to know to make it work By Tracy Shawn, Noozhawk Columnist To succeed at reaching and maintaining your goal weight, don’t go on … [Read more...]

Communities at Root of Food Exchange Program

Food sheds, where neighbors exchange homegrown produce, are gaining ground. By Tracy Shawn, Noozhawk Contributor | Published on 08.24.2008 About twice a month, Mesa Exchange holds a … [Read more...]

Heal the Ocean Stays the Course in Finding Pollution Solutions

Looking forward to the future while celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Santa Barbara organization has become an international model. By Tracy Shawn, Noozhawk Contributor | Published on … [Read more...]