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Dec 02 2006

You Are What You Eat: Nutrition Basics for the Clueless

Reaching your weight goal is simply a matter of burning more calories than you take in. However, that can be very difficult when you want to see overall body health improvement as well as weight loss. Good nutrition skills are a must in this case. Proper nutrition can help to reduce your risk of a [...]

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Dec 02 2006

Weight a Minute: Ten Different Mini-Workouts when you have a little time

Through the years, studies have continually shown how exercise can not only help us achieve desired fitness goals; it can also lead to healthier lives. It creates health benefits like longevity, disease prevention, weight management, and disease control. Additionally, it helps to build flexibility and muscle tone. It increases circulation which can help increase artery [...]

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Dec 02 2006

Turn Back the Clock: Vital Vitamins and Minerals that Slow the Aging Process

As we grow older, we often wish we could turn back the clock and have the vitality of your younger days.  Hormonal changes turn down our inner “thermostat” which results in a change of hormone levels.  This is thought to be the primary cause of aging.  The first goal would be to replace hormonal levels [...]

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Dec 02 2006

Take Your Leave with Tea - Ten Natural Healing Tea Therapies

Research shows that drinking tea benefits health. Tea has antioxidants that help fight cancer and helps fight the natural aging process. Some tea contains vitamin C that helps fight illnesses and colds. Polyphones found in some tea helps strengthen teeth by reducing plaque. Polyphones also help aid digestion by increasing the flow of digestive juices [...]

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Dec 02 2006

Take the Homeopath Way: Natural Cures for Everyday Health Issues

Natural cures for everyday Health Issues takes many forms.  We call them Grandmas’ old remedies or natural cures, but they are cures without using medications.  Do you know how to stop a baby’s hiccups?  A little bit of sugar on your finger will take them away after he’s done sucking off the sugar.  Another one [...]

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Dec 02 2006

Take Stress down a Notch with Five Simple Breathing Techniques

When our bodies perceive stress, they begin to produce stress hormones, increase our respiration levels, blood pressure and heart rate. This is called the fight-or-flight response. One way to respond to that stress and alleviate the body’s response to it is to use proper breathing techniques. Good breathing is a must for the detoxifying of [...]

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Dec 02 2006

Acidophilus Cures

Published by Jennifer under Natural Health in General

Lactobacillus acidophilus is a type of bacteria that is attracted to acid.  It is often referred to as “friendly” bacteria because of its helpful characteristics and the importance it has in the function of the human body.  Acidophilus is found naturally in the intestines and in the vagina, where it protects the body from unhealthy [...]

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Dec 02 2006

Something Smells! Aroma therapy in the Workplace

Since the beginning of the new millennium, aroma therapy has become an issue taken into serious consideration by many businesses and employers. In many case studies, the use of aroma therapy in the workplace has been proven to reduce work related stress and improve activity, as well as reduce the cause of most illness. Aroma [...]

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Dec 02 2006

Retreat from the Every Day: Place to go and Recoup

The stress of modern life can be overwhelming. When you have too much on your mind, your body produces excess stress hormones like adrenaline, non-adrenaline, and an adrenal-cortex hormone.  Additionally, your body experiences other changes. Your heart rate increases, your blood pressure goes up, your respiration levels change, you begin to sweat, and you become [...]

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Dec 02 2006

Release Stress with Reiki - What is it and does it work?

Stress is an evil six letter word that can be so harmful to your health. Work can be stressful, traffic jams can be stressful, raising a family can be stressful, and sticking to a strict budget can be stressful. Stress causes headaches, muscle aches, irritability, insomnia and a broad range of other problems that you [...]

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