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What is the right diet for you?

June 1, 2014

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What is the right diet for you? by Cary Bailen —  In a nation where obesity has become an epidemic, it is no wonder that people are more concerned than ever about health and wellness. Americans spend $40 billion a year on weight-loss programs and products. Everywhere we look there is a new diet or […]

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Sugar’s sweet invitation to disease

May 31, 2014

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Sugar’s sweet invitation to disease by Dr. Martha Grout —  If, for years, you eat more sugar than is needed by the muscles for exercise, you strain the pancreas, asking it to constantly make excess insulin to lower your blood sugar level. Eventually, the pancreas cannot make enough insulin, and the blood sugar level remains […]

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Your body is begging for fat

April 7, 2014

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Your body is begging for fat by Mary Budinger —  A little secret that doctors do not often tell their patients is that the body’s preferred fuel is fat, not sugar. We have some 100 trillion or so cells in our bodies, and they want to run on fat — good fat. In other words, […]

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Radiant glow — five foods for your skin

April 7, 2014

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Radiant glow — five foods for your skin by Dr. Adrienne Stewart —  Radiant skin starts from the inside out. The skin needs proper nutrition to repair damage caused by the sun and pollution to maintain its moisture and elasticity, and keep fine lines and wrinkles at bay. Some basics for radiant skin include eating […]

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Nutrient-dense foods for successful weight loss

February 28, 2014

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  by Dorota Owczarski —  When following a balanced diet, we are constantly faced with two dilemmas. The first concerns limiting the amount of food consumed in order to achieve consistency between our intake of calories and energy consumption. The second is a significant expansion of the range of food consumed to eliminate the existing […]

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Foods to help you sleep

February 22, 2014

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  by Joanne Henning Tedesco — Today, we know that sleep is essential for good health, but many people are complaining of lack of sleep. Although research is limited when it comes to the foods that help or hinder sleep, evidence does suggest that certain foods consumed at bedtime can promote sleep, while others will […]

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Water for health

February 17, 2014

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  by Dr. Larry Wilson —  Next to oxygen, water is the most essential substance for human life. It is also complex, often containing hundreds of dissolved minerals and chemicals. Most water is “structured” or clustered in complex ways. It is indeed an amazing substance whose extreme value often goes unrecognized.   Drinking water principles […]

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Keeping kids fit and healthy

February 17, 2014

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Keeping kids fit and healthy by Dr. Linda Khoshaba — Preventative health in children is an important topic to focus on, as this can set the foundation for optimal lifelong health. Teaching kids to eat right and stay active can implement lasting values and help prevent disease. Here are some simple tips to help keep […]

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Soup warms even the coldest days

February 17, 2014

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  by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  The cold weather seems to be dragging on, and we still have quite a few weeks left until our winter season comes to a close. Although we in Arizona are not plagued with sub-freezing weather and snow, we have been colder than normal. We need and appreciate our heat, […]

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Want to avoid high vet bills?

February 17, 2014

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  by Debbie Williams —  Our wonderful, loyal, furry friends give us years of enjoyment and companionship; however, they can leave us way too soon. Kittens and puppies are mischievous, playful and full of energy. The elderly dog’s tail still wags, but its body does not move so well anymore. Pets seem to give us […]

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Bright ideas to clear up brain fog

February 11, 2014

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by Dr. Larry Wilson — Brain fog, one of the most common conditions people experience today, is not a “diagnosable disease,” so it often is overlooked by physicians and psychologists. It can feel like a cloud that reduces your clarity of mind. Symptoms include confusion, forgetfulness and feeling detached, which can lead to becoming discouraged […]

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Why are our favorite foods making us fat?

January 11, 2014

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  by Scott White —  Why is it that we crave coffee, candy, cookies and all the goodies that are so bad for us? A visit to any location of the world’s most successful coffeehouse chain provides a clear glimpse into the American food addiction. As a nation, we’re now experiencing more disease, obesity, depression, […]

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Yerba maté — a magical plant

January 1, 2014

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by Dorota Owczarski —  Yerba maté, or Illex paraguariensis, is a tropical evergreen that grows in South America and can live up to 50 years in the wild. It begins as a shrub and matures into a tree. It is known as a source for a drink called maté. The plant was first used among […]

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