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This month the American Heart Association celebrates Move More Month, and Firefly is joining in the fun. You may have already seen our social media posts on Monday about how we plan to celebrate. Firefly wants to know more about what makes you move, and wants to share information about the different forms of exercise. Throughout the month, we'll post a question every Monday for you to answer about things such as what inspires you to move, your favorite workout song, etc.

Let me tell you a story. I wish I could say that where I am today is a result of good decisions and a clear path, but the truth is that along the way there have been many times that I have stubbornly dug in my heels to try to avoid change. I guess you could say that I’ve been a somewhat reluctant change agent, but also someone who has had a number of calculated re-directs. The story I want to tell you today is one of being knocked down after ignoring the subtle indications th

If you experience gastro-intestinal issues such as constipation, acid reflux, heartburn, and bloating or cramping, you are not alone. These symptoms, if experienced frequently, can mean there is a bigger problem such as Gastro esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, or Celiac disease (a serious sensitivity to gluten). The Standard American Diet (SAD) tends to be heavily over-loaded with meat, dairy, refined grains and sugar - the foods tha