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Article by Leo Babauta Like many people, I tend to overeat during the holidays, from Thanksgiving through New Year’s. It’s kinda part of the tradition to consume huge amounts of food, you know? And like many others, I also tend to gain weight during the holidays — some people can gain...
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By Simon Evans For some time now, we've been promoting the role of a healthy lifestyle in maintaining brain fitness. Another new study lends more support, but before we get into that we thought we'd focus on some common-sense topics as to why this is true. One simple concept to understand that...
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By Lambert Klein The road to complete physical fitness is difficult. It takes discipline to get adequate exercise and eat healthy food. Following a balanced diet is a major step in losing weight and living a healthier lifestyle. Rice is a staple food in almost every diet program designed to slim down...
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Author: Brenda Williams It's the least expensive item in your diet. It requires no preparation whatsoever. It can even be consumed without soiling any dishes. But most people do not get enough of it. What is it? It is water. The majority of us are dehydrated most of the time and don't even realize...
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By Mark Rosenberg, M.D. I have long believed that people can transform their health with the foods they eat. I encourage patients with a wide array of conditions to examine their diets in addition to using traditional treatments and medicines. For some, adopting a healthy diet full of produce, whole...
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Author : Karen Schachter Copyright (c) 2008 Healthy Bodies, Happy Minds Money may be tight these days (and we're all feeling the angst of that possibility, even if we're not personally feeling the pinch yet), yet it is still critical for us to prioritize our health and well being. In fact, it...
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By Kate Corr Christmas and good health may not seem to go together particularly well, so you need to pay extra attention, if you want to stay illness-free this December. Here are 5 tips for staying healthy this Christmas. 1. Reduce stress Stress is one of the biggest health worries at this time of the...
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Author: Jonathan Bell Green juice is a mixture of green vegetables combined together in a delicious combination of juice. All you need is a juicer and some good quality greens. Juicing helps in the absorption of nutrients, if your digestive system is less than optimal, it can be difficult to absorb all...
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By Wendy Pan The health benefits of eating breakfast extend throughout your day, making it the most important meal of the day. Consuming a good, hearty breakfast is like priming a pump, to help your body get ready for a full day's worth of activity. Not only does the first meal of the day heat up...
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What is a super antioxidant? A super antioxidant or antioxidant is a general name for substances including all of the vitamins, polyphenols, carotenoids and minerals that help protect the body from the harmful effects of free radicals. It is called a super antioxidant because of the nature in which it...
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By Charles Carter Proteins are composed of long chain like forms of amino acids. Amino acids are basic and fundamental to life. As a chemical compound, it is made of amine and carbonyl functional groups. To put it simply, they are made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen and on some rare occasions...
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By Michael Rehme In my Biological Dental practice, I focus on the oral cavity as well as the overall health of the rest of the body. I do this because they are intricately connected to each other. The illness of one affects the other. Over 200 patients have shared their success stories with me that vividly...
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By Dr. Anca Martalog N.D. Maintaining optimal health is the goal of most people, especially when age, illness and the impact of a stressful lifestyle begin to take their toll. In today's world, there are a myriad of nutritional supplements to help support every aspect of general health, and to assist...
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Author: Karen Schachter Copyright (c) 2008 Healthy Bodies, Happy Minds Remember that song? It was quite popular back in the late '80s, and still hearing it today, makes me smile. Although the song had a catchy beat, I am guessing it was also its simple message that resonated with so many people,...
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Sugar, sugar, sugar. It's everywhere. It's in our drinks, it's in our foods, and it's hidden in places we never would think of. Many would call sugar their friend in time of need, but in fact their so called "good friend" could turn out to be their worst enemy in disguise. Sugar...