by Gayle Mason — Do you ever find yourself saying, “Is it hot in here or is it me?” Ah, the menopausal transition has begun. Menopause is defined as 12 successive months without a menstrual period; the average age of menopause for women in the U.S. is 51 and a half. Perimenopause, however, is the […]
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Health news you can use
February 25, 2012
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by Dr. Alan Christianson — Many of us are experiencing high levels of anxiety and stress. Recent research has studied the effects of various natural supplements to reduce these disorders. A randomized controlled trial has studied the use of a commercial vegetable juice as a practical means of increasing vegetable intake. Natural treatments for anxiety […]
Healthy after 50
February 25, 2012
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by Dr. Larry Wilson — It cannot be overstated, yet it is simple: For most of us to age gracefully and healthily, we must provide our bodies with nutritious food, pay attention to our medications and include a few supplements to offset common nutritional deficiencies. Vitality and healing In general, seniors tend to respond and […]
Health updates: Exercising and vitamin C
February 24, 2012
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The following is information regarding a new study that shows how making slight changes to the order of your daily exercise routine can dramatically improve your end results, plus the FDA’s crackdown on injectable vitamin C. Exercising in the morning before eating is best A new study suggests that exercising in the morning, before eating, […]
Easy gluten-free meal
February 24, 2012
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by Heather Demeritte — Gluten-free cooking does not have to be boring or expensive. Most people new to a gluten-free diet are left wondering how to prepare meals that the whole family can enjoy without breaking the budget. Most ingredients friendly to the gluten-free diet are already in the pantry, such as rice, corn tortillas […]
Simple test for candida yeast
February 24, 2012
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by Paula Owens — Are you feeling bloated, gassy, foggy brained and/or depressed? Do you have cravings, achy joints or dry skin spots? If you said yes to any of these, you need to try the candida test to find out if this could be the root cause of your symptoms. Yeast and fungal infections, […]
Reverse aging with lymphatic detoxification
February 24, 2012
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by John Ossipinsky — Slowing or reversing aging is a hot topic among baby boomers. We all want to look better, have more energy, experience less pain and sleep more soundly, just as when we were younger. In his book, Reverse Aging published in 1990, Zang Whang writes that accumulated acid waste is what ages […]
Should you avoid gluten?
February 24, 2012
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by Dr. Paul Stallone — Chances are you have heard about gluten and the benefits of eliminating it from your diet. But do you know what gluten is and why it is bad for your health? Gluten is a substance made up of the proteins found in wheat flour. Gluten is truly only found in […]
HCG Diet Hazards
February 24, 2012
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by Dr. Larry Wilson — The HCG weight-loss system is one of the most dangerous approaches to losing weight that I have ever seen. It consists of an extremely nutrient-deficient, 500-calorie diet, along with appetite suppression and metabolic stimulation that involves injections or homeopathic drops of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a glycoprotein hormone produced during pregnancy. […]
Lose weight by summer
February 24, 2012
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by Jeannie Marcelino — From effective diets and laser technology to fitness classes, dancing and body wraps, there are many options to help you shed unwanted pounds and manage your weight. You can even lose 20 pounds by summer. We know what you are thinking: How exactly am I going to do that when summer […]
Movement is life
February 24, 2012
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by Dr. Nicholas Warner — The inherent connection between movement and living is understandable if you reflect for a moment on what happens when you engage in healthy actions and behaviors, such as consistent physical activity and nutritious eating. This is especially true when compared to the alternative of being sedentary and eating not-so-healthy foods. […]
Adrenal fatigue — the reason you are so tired
February 24, 2012
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by Dr. Tricia Pingel — Imagine that you are walking through the woods one afternoon and come upon a bear. Instant fear elevates your adrenaline levels and sets off your fight-or-flight instinct. You turn and run, not looking back, until you are at a safe distance from the animal. Only after you are out of […]
It really is that simple!
February 23, 2012
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by Don Matesz — The market offers a dizzying array of opinions on optimal human nutrition. Many in the Western medical community still deny that diet can cause, prevent or reverse disease. Others have developed intricate and often expensive systems for personalized plans based on genetic, body, blood or metabolic type. Experts suggest that healthy […]
February 26, 2012
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