Healthy Food & Life

The Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

2011-08-26T10:39:00.000-06:00

There are studies showing that apple cider vinegar has many health benefits including getting rid of body fat, regulating blood sugar, lowering cholesterol and helping the liver. Some doctors recommend apple cider vinegar for their patients with diabetes since it is so good at regulating blood sugar. Learn about the many benefits of apple cider vinegar.

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The Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Anaphylactic Shock

2011-07-31T16:02:00.000-06:00

Anaphylactic shock is a severe allergic reaction that is life threatening and can be caused by foods, insect stings, chemicals and other products. Most people know that insects like bee stings or foods like peanuts can cause anaphylactic shock, but there are many other foods and chemicals that can cause a severe allergic reaction. You should be aware of the causes, symptoms and the treatments for anaphylactic shock.

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The Causes, Symptoms and Prevention of E. Coli

2011-07-06T18:07:00.000-06:00

E. coli is easier to get but there are ways to prevent getting sick from E. coli. You can get E. coli from eating contaminated food, not cleaning kitchen utensils right away and you can get from swimming in contaminated water like lakes and even a swimming pool. E. coli symptoms might not start until days after you eat the contaminated food or are infected from contaminated water. There are several important things you should not do if you suspect you have E. coli. Here are the symptoms, causes and ways to prevent getting E. coli.

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A 1970 Answer to the Rising Obesity Rate

2011-06-06T16:58:00.001-06:00

There are hundreds of diets and diet books telling us how to lose weight and be healthy. To lose weight and stop the rising obesity rate, all we have to do is look back to 1970 and find the answers. A lot has changed since 1970, and these changes are evident in the obesity rate and increase in weight related diseases like diabetes.

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The Health Benefits of Xylitol as a Sugar Substitute

2011-04-28T15:02:00.000-06:00

Xylitol is a sugar substitute that has numerous health benefits that include preventing cavities, gingivitis, and bacteria buildup and prevents ear infections. Xylitol is good for diabetics since the body doesn’t use insulin to metabolize it and it has a low glycemic index. Warning: Even a small amount of xylitol can be fatal for dogs, so be careful with it.

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The Health Benefits of Jumping on a Trampoline

2011-04-28T14:29:00.000-06:00

Jumping on a trampoline is one of the best exercises you can do. Jumping on a trampoline helps every organ in your body and cleans the lymphatic system of toxins, dead and cancerous cells. It is a better exercise than running and much easier on your knees and ankles. Kids can’t eat junk food or drink soda pop while jumping and can burn a lot of calories while having fun. You can even get these benefits with a small rebounder trampoline. Photo by Lauren Manning

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Best Herbs for Nerves and Relaxed Sleep

2011-04-28T14:12:00.000-06:00

Being nervous and anxious can cause sleepless nights, and lack of sleep can cause you to be nervous, anxious and jumpy. So it can be a vicious circle that you need to break. And they way to break it is to get a good night sleep. There are several natural herbs that can help you relax, reduce the nerves and help you get a good night sleep. This article details the good and bad with 10 different herbs for relaxing and sleep.

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Is the USDA Food Pyramid Wrong?

2011-04-28T14:02:00.000-06:00

Different authors, doctors and diet backs say the USDA Food Pyramid is wrong for differing reasons. Some say too many carbs, some say too much meat, and some say too much dairy and still other groups say too little fat. Who has a say in how the USDA food pyramid is designed. Who says what is good and what is bad to eat. What does the 2010 USDA Dietary Guideline tell us we should eat.
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GMO Foods and the Consumer

2011-03-30T19:56:00.000-06:00

GMO foods are becoming more prevalent even as the majority of consumers don’t want them and at the least demand that GMO foods are labeled accurately. While consumers cannot get their politicians to listen to them to at least label the food accurately, more and more foods are being allowed to be grown genetically modified.

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The Dangers of GMO Food

2011-03-30T19:49:00.000-06:00

As GMO food continues to spread through our farmlands to our grocery stores and into our food. Do you really know just how much GMO food you are eating. Even if you think you are avoiding it, it is in many foods you might not suspect. And the dangers of GMO food are worrisome.

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Can Antibacterial Soap Make You Sick

2011-03-03T16:49:00.000-07:00

Can antibacterial soap make you sick. Doctors are confirming that two chemicals in antibacterial soap are making people sick and affecting their thyroid and other glands. It is not only the antibacterial soaps, but there are over 140 different types of products that have these antibacterial chemicals in them that can make you sick. The FDA is will publish a new review soon. Should you stop using these products, you can read and decide.

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How Vegetarians Can Get Omega-3

2011-02-22T18:54:00.000-07:00

Strict vegetarians or vegans who do not eat animal foods or take supplements made from animals can have a hard time getting enough healthy omega-3 in their diet. There are different types of omega-3 fatty acids and vegetarians can get plenty of omega-3 in their diet if they know what to eat and what type of supplements they can take.

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All About Omega-3 Fortified Foods

2011-02-22T18:48:00.000-07:00

For people who don’t like to eat fish, getting enough health omega-3 can be hard. There are many omega-3 fortified foods on the market today. Are these foods worth the extra costs for the little bit of omega-3 in these foods. Are supplements a better and cheaper option for you.

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All About Enriched and Fortified Foods

2011-02-22T18:29:00.000-07:00

Many of our foods today are enriched or fortified foods. This does not mean that these foods are healthy or health foods. There is a difference between enriched and fortified, learn what enriched and fortified actually mean and if we should even eat some of them.

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Processed Food: Whatever Happened to Real Food

2011-02-04T16:32:00.000-07:00

I wonder if teens and young adults today even know what real food tastes like. They have grown up with so much chemically processed foods that that is all they know. Processed food might taste good but at what cost to your health.

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Why Americans Are Still Overweight

2011-02-04T16:13:00.000-07:00

Americans are still gaining weight and more of us are becoming overweight or obese. Why more of us are now overweight and obese is very obvious. There is just no mystery to this. Too many of the wrong calories from unhealthy foods is one answer, there are other answers.

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How to Lose Weight and Keep It off With a High Protein Low Carb Diet

2010-12-14T15:33:00.000-07:00

There are many different diets to help you lose weight, but usually you regain the lost weight soon after you end a diet. A recently published study shows that a higher protein and lower carb diet is the right way to lose weight and keep it off. This does not mean an all meat and no carb diet though.

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Are Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Bulbs Bad for Your Health

2010-12-14T15:24:00.000-07:00

As Compact Fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs are becoming more common, more people are finding they feel sick near them. There seems to be more health risks than just the mercury in these CFL bulbs. From autism to lupus to migraines, some people feel ill when near these bulbs.

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The Health Benefits of NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine)

2010-11-18T16:02:00.000-07:00

NAC or N-Acetyl Cysteine is a versatile antioxidant supplement with many health benefits that studies say can help numerous medical conditions including COPD, chronic bronchitis, Alzheimer's Disease, bipolar disease, endurance and liver and kidney health.

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All About Alcohol Poisoning

2010-11-18T15:55:00.000-07:00

Alcohol poisoning is easier to get than most people think and it can be deadly. But alcohol poisoning is not that hard to get and is happening more and more frequently to teens and adults.

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The Dangers of Binge Drinking

2010-11-18T15:42:00.000-07:00

Binge drinking is on the increase in all age groups from teens to senior citizens. The dangers of binge drinking in teens and adults are many and can even be deadly.

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Natural Remedies to Relieve Stress and Anxiety

2010-10-08T15:54:00.000-06:00

Stress and anxiety are becoming so common today that some might take it as a normal way to live, but you don’t have to. There are numerous natural remedies to relieve stress and anxiety and these remedies should be tried before turning to medications.

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The Facts About Genetically Modified Salmon

2010-10-08T15:49:00.000-06:00

The FDA is thinking about approving this genetically modified salmon for us to eat. How this salmon is genetically modified and is it safe to eat. Could this new genetically modified salmon cause terrible allergies, could it hurt the salmon population.

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Corn Sugar: A New Name for High Fructose Corn Syrup

2010-09-22T10:47:00.000-06:00

Consumers do not be fooled by the name change to corn sugar. It is the same thing as high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). The HFCS that is in pop, sports drinks, fruit juice and most foods is actually worse than sugar.

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The Symptoms and Treatments for a Nervous Breakdown

2010-09-22T10:27:00.000-06:00

A nervous breakdown is serious and nothing to joke about, but there are treatments that will help you take control of your life again. Stress, anxiety and depression can happen to all of us, if it gets out of control, you should get help and feel better.

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How to Buy the Healthiest Greek Yogurt

2010-09-22T10:05:00.000-06:00

Greek yogurt has become very popular, but not all Greek yogurts are created equal. Yogurt is healthy for you and your digestive system, but some yogurts are far from the healthiest of foods. Here is how to find the healthiest yogurt and a list of some of the best and healthiest Greek yogurts.

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How to Get Rid of Head Lice in Children

2010-08-14T21:11:00.000-06:00

Head lice in children is a big concern with parents and the problem is increasing as head lice becomes immune to the current medications. There are some and possibly less toxic and non-toxic medications for head lice. This article reviews the current head lice treatments.

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Ivermectin: A Possible New Head Lice Treatment

2010-08-14T21:07:00.000-06:00

Ivermectin has been used by veterinarians for years and is approved by the FDA for use on river blindess and roundworm parasites. There are new studies that show it could also be used on head lice.

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How SAM-e Can Heal Liver Damage

2010-07-28T20:36:00.000-06:00

SAM-e has been used in Europe for decades for the relief of arthritis pain and depression. Now studies are showing that SAM-e can also heal the damage done to the liver from certain liver diseases and keep the liver healthy.

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The Health Risks of the HCG Diet

2010-07-28T20:15:00.000-06:00

An old diet idea is making a comeback, the HGC diet. Some people say it works, some say it makes them sick. HCG is a hormone from pregnant woman, you take this hormone and you eat only 500 calories per day. There are health risks with this diet you should be aware of before you start it.

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Bones Are Dangerous to Your Dog's Health

2010-07-26T21:11:00.000-06:00

We have all probably given our dog a bone before. Recently, the FDA has warned that bones can be dangerous for our dogs. Most of us know that chicken, pork and lamb bones can splinter and hurt a dog. But even beef bones, cooked or raw can be dangerous for our dogs. Not only bones, but other items like pigs ears and other chewies. This article has a list of healthy and safe treats for our dogs.

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The Facts About Heatstroke and the Heat Index

2010-06-13T21:02:00.000-06:00

Heatstroke is dangerous and it can come on fast without you knowing it. Understanding what the heat index means can also prepare you and help you avoid heatstroke. Here are the dangers and symptoms of heatstroke and how to prevent it.

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K2: Fake Marijuana Can Be Dangerous to Kids Health

2010-05-06T09:38:00.000-06:00

Fake marijuana, also known as K2, gives a high that is similar to marijuana and kids today are smoking it. K2 is supposed to be a legal high but doctors are seeing something other than a mild high.

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Relieve Depression Naturally with SAM-e

2010-05-02T07:04:00.000-06:00

It is called SAM-e, pronounced Sammy and it is short for S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine. Studies have already shown it to be an effective pain reliever for arthritis, but can it also relieve depression and here is what the studies say about SAM-e and depression.

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Relieve the Pain of Osteoarthritis and Fibromyalgia with SAM-e

2010-04-19T19:08:00.000-06:00

It is called SAM-e, pronounced Sammy and it is short for S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine. It is touted as an osteoarthritis pain reliever, mood enhancer and cures depression. What do the studies say about its ability to relieve joint pain.

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Does Glucosamine Relieve Joint Pain and Arthritis?

2010-04-19T18:49:00.000-06:00

Joint pain can come from numerous types of arthritis including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid and even TMJ. Does glucosamine help symptoms of arthritis, here are the studies.

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The Health Benefits of a Calorie Restriction Diet

2010-03-05T15:24:00.000-07:00

Studies have shown that eating a diet that is low in calories can lead to a longer and healthier life. This is known as the Calorie Restriction Optimal Nutrition or Calorie Restriction diet. This does not mean a starvation diet, since that would be the opposite of healthy. There is more to this than just limiting calories.

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The Facts About Carbohydrates: Good Carbs and Bad Carbs

2010-02-25T16:18:00.000-07:00

Carbohydrates or carbs for short have become the villain of our diets. Diet authors and diet marketers have declared the carb as bad for our diets, bad for our health and the cause for the rise in obesity, diabetes and a host of other illnesses. This is wrong, in fact we need carbs for good health....

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How to Hire Your Own Concierge Doctor

2010-02-20T16:39:00.000-07:00

It would be great if you could hire your own doctor. A doctor who gave you their personal phone number and actually returned your calls. A doctor you could get to know. A doctor who would make house calls and come to you when you were sick. With a concierge doctor, you can do just that.

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How to Lose Belly Fat: Exercise Matters

2010-02-20T16:29:00.000-07:00

The previous article, Diet and More Diets discussed the different diets that are popular today. A few of these diet books even say that exercise is optional. The right types of exercise along with the right kind of eating will get rid of the belly fat.

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Diets and More Diets: How to Lose Belly Fat

2010-02-13T20:53:00.000-07:00

Losing belly fat is a combination of eating fewer calories without starving yourself, and without losing nutrients. You need to eat more nutrient dense food and less calorie or energy dense food. Make the food you eat count.

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How Stress Causes Belly Fat

2010-02-13T20:40:00.000-07:00

Belly fat is not good for our health and everyone assumes it is just from too much of the wrong foods and lack of exercise. But too much stress can also cause fat to accumulate around the waist. Here are some reasons how and why stress causes this and how you can stop it from happening.

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Why Belly Fat is Dangerous to Your Health

2010-02-06T20:27:00.000-07:00

Are you an apple or a pear. There are different types of belly fat that can impact your health in many negative ways. Learn about the different types and how it affects your health.

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The Facts About Syndrome X or Metabolic Syndrome

2010-01-24T06:58:00.000-07:00

As the baby boomer generation matures, we are going to start hearing more about syndrome X. Syndrome X is also called the metabolic syndrome and it is something we need to be aware of. It is not a disease but a collection of symptoms and warning signs. Here are those symptoms.

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How To Buy the Healthiest Dark Chocolate

2010-01-18T20:25:00.000-07:00

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or any day, there is good news that dark chocolate is good for our health. Not all chocolate has these health benefits; you have to know what to look for.

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Does High Fructose Corn Syrup Cause Obesity and Diabetes?

2010-01-18T20:20:00.000-07:00

Could high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) be a cause for the rise in obesity, diabetes and other medical problems? Should you be concerned about it in your daily diet? Pick up almost any food or drink in your kitchen, and it likely says high fructose corn syrup in the ingredients.

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How To Beat The Winter Blues or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

2010-01-11T16:01:00.000-07:00

Do you dread it when you hear that daylight savings time is ending, and you feel depressed, anxious and tired. This is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. Many people feel this way during the long winters and there are some ways to beat these mid winter blues.

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Misdiagnosed Alzheimer's Could Be Curable NPH

2010-01-11T15:56:00.000-07:00

Many people have the symptoms of Alzheimer’s, dementia and Parkinson’s disease and are misdiagnosed with these diseases. What some might really have is NPH (Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus), which is treatable and curable.

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Ginkgo Biloba: Does It Prevent Memory Loss And Dementia?

2009-12-31T16:12:00.000-07:00

Ginkgo biloba is an herbal extract that has been said to preserve memory and help prevent memory loss with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. A recent report says that Gingko biloba does not work. Is this study accurate and what do the other studies say about Ginkgo biloba.

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How To Shovel Snow Properly Without Hurting Your Back

2009-12-31T16:04:00.000-07:00

This might sound ridiculous to some, but one of the main causes of back pain and back injury is doing something as simple as shoveling snow the wrong way. Many people who never exercise and wouldn’t consider lifting weights go out and shovel thousands of pounds of snow numerous times each winter.

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The Facts About MSG and Your Health

2009-12-21T07:49:00.000-07:00

MSG or monosodium glutamate has been blamed for many ills over the years. MSG is used in processed foods, fast foods, restaurants, baby food and almost everything else. If MSG causes you to feel bad, here are the reasons why.

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TMJ Disorder: Symptoms, Causes and Cures

2009-12-12T20:30:00.000-07:00

TMJ or temporomandibular joint disorder is a common complaint for pain in the mouth, jaw or head. Is every pain in the jaw or mouth TMJ disorder, lets find out what the symptoms, causes and cures are.

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The Facts About Chromium Supplements

2009-12-12T20:27:00.000-07:00

Chromium is an essential trace element that is important to our health. It can help with blood sugar levels, high cholesterol and the heart. Do these supplements work for what you are taking them for.

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The Differences Between Brewers Yeast and Nutritional Yeast

2009-12-12T20:19:00.000-07:00

There is brewers yeast and nutritional yeast. They are close but not exactly the same. They each have unique nutritional values; here are those differences.

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The Health Benefits of Spirulina

2009-11-30T08:32:00.000-07:00

Spirulina is a well-known supplement for us. But do most people actually know what it is, what it is good for and what nutrients are in Spirulina.

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Facts About Wheatgrass

2009-11-30T08:29:00.000-07:00

A shot of wheatgrass is one of the healthiest drinks you can have. Is it a miracle food or just one more in a list of very healthy foods?

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Gift Ideas for the Kitchen

2009-11-22T09:37:00.000-07:00

Yes you can actually buy a gift for a room in the house and everyone who cooks in the kitchen will benefit. Having the right tools around can help make cooking easier and more fun. Here are some gift ideas for the kitchen.

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The Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet and a Greek Salad Recipe

2009-11-15T18:24:00.000-07:00

Most of us have heard that the Mediterranean diet is good for our health. Yet most people don’t know why it is healthy for us. You can easily incorporate parts of the Mediterranean diet into your daily diets.

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Healthy and Cheap Lentil Stew Recipe

2009-11-15T18:15:00.000-07:00

Whether the economy is good or bad, it is always nice to be able to eat healthy and cheap. Lentils are often overlooked as a health food. They are one of the healthiest foods we can eat and lentil stew is a great way to eat lentils.

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The Symptoms of Developmental Topographical Disorientation

2009-11-15T18:09:00.000-07:00

Has there ever been a time when you all of a sudden lost your orientation or didn’t know which direction you were facing. To people with this disorder, it happens all of the time and this is more than just being momentarily disorientated. If this happens to you often, you could have developmental topographical disorientation.

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Kellogg’s Claims Cereal Boosts Immune System

2009-11-06T10:07:00.000-07:00

Kellogg’s has added some vitamins and antioxidants to their Cocoa Krispies®, Rice Krispies® and Frosted Krispies® cereals. Across the box of this cereal they have added a banner that screams, “Now helps support your child’s IMMUNITY”. Are you going to buy this cereal now with the belief that it will boost your children’s immunity? Here are the facts.

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Gift Ideas For The Health Conscious

2009-11-06T09:46:00.000-07:00

Finding gifts can be difficult for some people. If you are going to buy gifts for the health conscious person, here are some gift ideas to get your holiday shopping started.

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How Vegetarians Get Enough Protein

2009-11-06T09:16:00.000-07:00

The question of how vegetarians get enough protein is asked all of the time. Sometimes a person will think of a vegetarian as someone who is practically malnourished and worry that they aren’t getting enough protein. Many vegetarians worry if they are getting enough protein.

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How to Eat Healthy and Cheaply

2009-11-06T09:11:00.000-07:00

There is a misconception that eating healthy has to be expensive and that isn’t true. Does a fast food meal or pre-packaged microwave meal really cost less than a healthy home cooked meal. No they are not cheaper.

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How Obesity Became an Epidemic

2009-10-29T19:15:00.000-06:00

Obesity didn’t happen overnight. Obesity has been on the rise since about 1980 and is now at epidemic proportions. How and why did obesity start. This might explain how.

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Why Some People Are Addicted to Eating Ice

2009-10-26T15:32:00.000-06:00

It might sound strange, but many people are actually addicted to eating ice cubes. They chew and eat ice cubes all day long because of this addiction. And there are valid medical reasons for being addicted to eating ice. If you are addicted and crave eating ice, you should have your blood checked.

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Frostbite Symptoms,Treatment and Prevention

2009-10-21T18:50:00.000-06:00

The dangers of frostbite are very real, and getting frostbite is easier than you think. Frostbite can range from just painful to life threatening and losing parts of your body.

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How to Dress Warmly and Avoid Frostbite

2009-10-21T17:27:00.000-06:00

The weather can change in minutes going from sunny and warm to cloudy, windy and bitterly cold. Dressing right and being prepared is the way to avoid frostbite. Wearing one big heavy coat is not going to keep you very warm in cold conditions. And frostbite can happen quickly.

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7 Tips to Keep Your Dog Healthy and Safe During The Winter

2009-10-17T20:26:00.000-06:00

Dogs might be able to stay warmer in the winter than us humans, but there are limits to what most dogs can tolerate. Most dog owners have domesticated dogs that wouldn’t do very well at the Iditarod. Here are some tips you can do to protect your dog during the winter.

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Fast Food and Obesity

2009-10-13T18:22:00.000-06:00

Does fast food cause obesity? In some ways yes; it adds to the obesity problem in America and the rest of the world. It depends on just how much fast food a person eats. And studies show that people are eating too much fast food.

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Why Low Income and Obesity are Linked Together

2009-10-13T18:02:00.000-06:00

Numerous studies show that low-income and obesity are linked together. What causes higher obesity rates in low-income households? There are a number of possible answers to this question. Maybe you have other answers.

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How to Lower High Blood Pressure Naturally

2009-10-05T09:56:00.000-06:00

High blood pressure affects 50 million Americans and is nothing to take lightly. High blood pressure can cause kidney damage, stroke and heart attacks. There are some simple and natural ways to lower your high blood pressure. The best time to lower your high blood pressure is before you are diagnosed with it.

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How Diet Pills Can Destroy Your Health

2009-10-02T15:22:00.000-06:00

Americans spend $50 billion on diet pills and weight loss products per year, $6 billion on fraudulent diet pills. Some are prescription and some are over-the-counter diet pills. People who want to lose weight take these pills not even knowing the risks until the damage to their health is too great.

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How to Avoid Getting a Nosebleed

2009-09-28T16:31:00.000-06:00

Getting a nosebleed out of the blue can range from annoying to frightening, depending on how bad it is. There are a number of things you can do to avoid getting a nosebleed. One of the ways is to make sure you keep your nose from drying out, there are numerous ways to do this and other tips to avoid getting a nosebleed.

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How To Stop a Nosebleed

2009-09-28T16:25:00.000-06:00

A bloody nose can range from a minor one to a bad one, and they can be annoying to frightening. There are right and wrong ways to stop a nosebleed. The first thing you need to do is relax and sit up. Here are the best ways to stop a nosebleed.

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Boost Your Immune System and Fight Disease

2009-09-17T20:42:00.000-06:00

It is not hard to boost your immune system to greatly reduce getting many diseases and illnesses. There are certain nutrients, foods, minerals and vitamins that you can easily get to boost your immune system.

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The Health Benefits of Vitamin D: The Super Supplement

2009-09-03T14:47:00.000-06:00

Vitamin D is known as "the sunshine vitamin" because we get much of our vitamin D from the sun. Over the last two decades, studies have found that the level of vitamin D has dropped dramatically in Americans. Vitamin D studies are showing that this vitamin is very important to our health and keeps sickness and disease away.

Eat Your Phytochemicals and Be Healthy

2009-09-03T14:27:00.000-06:00

Phytochemicals are chemicals found in all plants, that protect the plants from bacteria, viruses, fungi and the ultraviolet of the sun; and they are healthy for us as well. More than 1,000 phytochemicals have been identified and more will be. Read all about antioxidants, reservatrol, carotenoids, isoflavones and more.

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The Health Benefits of Umcka: Stops Viral and Bacterial Infections

2009-08-30T19:06:00.000-06:00

Umcka, also known as Umckaloabo is an herbal extract that has been shown to work against colds, flu, sinusitis, tonsillitis and antibiotic-resistant ear infections. It has shown both antiviral and antibiotic properties in killing both viruses and bacterial infections, including the flu virus.

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Vegetarian Etiquette: How not to be a rude vegetarian

2009-08-30T19:00:00.000-06:00

Being a new vegetarian can sometimes cause some people to be overzealous in their new way of eating. In their zest with their new knowledge, they can come across as being rude without even knowing it.

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Fighting The Flu With Sambucus

2009-08-10T21:13:00.000-06:00

Studies have now shown that elderberry extract does have antiviral properties and can lessen the severity of the flu and the duration you have the flu, colds and other viruses. Sambucus is the name of the genus that the black elderberry bush belongs to and Sambucol is an extract made from the black elder bush. This natural remedy has been used to treat flu, colds, sinus problems and other viruses for many years. Read More.....

The Health Benefits of Cayenne and Chili Peppers

2009-08-04T06:30:00.000-06:00

Cayenne is a wonderful natural remedy to boost our health and get rid of numerous health problems such as digestive ailments, rheumatism, and improve circulation. Cayenne is also known as hot pepper, chili pepper, paprika, red pepper or its Latin name of Capsicum annuum.

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Summer 2009 H1N1 Swine Flu Update

2009-07-30T21:16:00.000-06:00

Here in the United States the news about the swine flu (H1N1 flu) has diminished to a few stories. There is still a lot of news and concerns about the swine flu and the upcoming flu season and how the flu has progressed in the southern hemisphere.

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The Health Benefits of Coenzyme Q10

2009-07-30T21:11:00.000-06:00

Coenzyme Q10, also known as CoQ10 or just Q10 has become another popular supplement. Is it needed and worth the money or just another waste of money in the supplement market. Read more to find out how beneficial this supplement really is.

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Cutting down the rainforest: Have we lost the cure for cancer?

2009-07-17T21:23:00.000-06:00

The rainforest has been called the medicine cabinet of the Earth and with the continual cutting down of the rainforests, are we ruining our chances of finding the cure to cancer, AIDS and many other diseases. There is a chance this has already happened and almost did happen with a possible cure for AIDS.

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Living a healthy life with celiac disease

2009-07-10T16:05:00.000-06:00

Celiac disease can be a life-threatening disease and sometimes hard to diagnose or is misdiagnosed. But with proper diet you can actually heal the damage to your intestines from celiac disease and live a healthy life. The key to healing and health is your diet.

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Genetically modified foods: Greed before health

2009-06-09T19:27:00.000-06:00

Genetically modified foods, otherwise known as GMO, genetically modified organisms, genetically engineered foods, GM foods, Pharmacrops and Frankenfoods are seeds that are genetically altered. There is an ongoing debate whether or not these genetically modified foods are dangerous to our health.

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HR 875: Will congress regulate your backyard garden?

2009-06-09T19:19:00.000-06:00

Congress is trying to pass a long, broad and sweeping bill through to reform the food safety of the United States. It has the pretty name of Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009. What exactly does this bill mean for you and me. Is it really this confusing.

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Natural alternatives to mosquito and bug repellents with DEET

2009-06-05T16:32:00.000-06:00

The search for the perfect and safe insect repellent has been going on for a long time. DEET has long been used as a mosquito repellent. There is an ongoing debate if DEET is safe or not.

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How to reduce your risk for prostate cancer

2009-06-05T15:47:00.000-06:00

As the baby boomer generation matures, the concern for prostate cancer is growing among men. At the same time though, research is showing that there are ways we can reduce our risk of having prostate cancer.

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25 houseplants that clean indoor air

2009-05-26T11:23:00.001-06:00

All winter you have the house closed up and the furnace on. A good part of the summer you have the house closed up and the air conditioning on. And with today’s newer homes being built tighter to make them more energy-efficient, more indoor pollution gathers and doesn’t have a chance to escape or let fresh air in. This could lead to the sick building syndrome or you feeling sick all the time. There are specific types of houseplants you can easily grow to diminish indoor pollution plus other simple ways that can clean the air inside your home.

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How taking too many antibiotics has hurt us

2009-05-26T11:06:00.000-06:00

Antibiotics are misunderstood as some form of drug for all illness from the common cold to the flu to an earache and more. And that is not what antibiotics are for. Antibiotics are commonly known as penicillin or any of the various other names.

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Exercises to strengthen the lower back and sciatic nerve

2009-05-26T10:57:00.000-06:00

Your lower back supports your upper back, your buttocks and your legs. The sciatic nerve starts in the lower back and runs down your legs. It is the longest and widest single nerve in the body. This nerve supplies almost the whole skin of the leg, the muscles of the back of the thigh, and those of the leg, ankle and foot.

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Can too much coffee be bad for your health

2009-05-26T10:41:00.000-06:00

Is coffee good for you or is it bad for you. Recent studies have made coffee look like a miracle drug as it reduces the risks for a long list of diseases. As everyone knows too much coffee gives you the jitters, makes you nervous, sweaty palms, causes sleep problems and maybe you’ve even had heart palpitations or chest pains. None of those things are good. That is stress on the body

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How ions affect your mood

2009-05-26T10:25:00.000-06:00

It’s another windy day and you’re in a bad mood, in fact you can’t remember the last time you felt like this. Yes you can, it was the last time the wind blew like this. The saying there’s an ill wind blowing is actually true. The reason is the positive ions produced by these winds. In the case of these winds and ions, positive is not a good thing.

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How you can be allergic to alcohol

2009-05-26T10:18:00.000-06:00

Many normal symptoms associated with drinking alcohol are also signs of allergies or an allergic reaction including the red eyes, runny nose, reddening of the face and neck, itchy eyes, tight chest, hives, vomiting and eczema. Being intolerant or allergic to alcoholic beverages would depend on which alcoholic beverage makes you feel the worst, since there are different ingredients in different alcoholic beverages.

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The basics of Macrobiotics

2009-05-26T09:56:00.000-06:00

Macrobiotics is mainly thought of as a way to eat, but it is a way to live. It is formed around the ancient Chinese belief of yin and yang. That everything is more yin than yang and more yang than yin. And everything needs to be balanced in the universe and in our lives including what we eat. Since eating has a lot to do with our health, macrobiotics is a healthy way to eat according to yin and yang.

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The Health Benefits of Tai Chi

2009-05-26T09:48:00.000-06:00

Tai Chi Chuan or more commonly just Tai Chi (pronounced tie chee) has been in existence for at least 1,000 years. Originally it was a form of self-defense. Today it is graceful movements that have been described as meditation in motion. It is used today by millions of people throughout the world. Tai Chi is used to promote the vital energy flow through the body and good health.

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Improve your life with feng shui

2009-05-26T09:33:00.000-06:00

Feng shui is an ancient Chinese belief of harmony and balance. It’s about health, prosperity and general well being in your surroundings and life. It is about the energy flow through your home and office, in Chinese, energy is the qi. You can create this harmony and balance in your home as well.

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The relationship between yin and yang

2009-05-26T09:20:00.000-06:00

That everything has yin and yang and this is what causes the life energy, the qi (pronounced chee). They are opposing forces when balanced creates harmony. Most if not all of Chinese medicine has evolved with the belief of yin and yang, if you are sick in one part of your body or organ than that area is said to be out of balance. Your body is healthy when in balance, when yin and yang hold each other in balance.

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