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Summer's back—and so is fun in the sun! But before you hit the beach or stage a friendly water gun fight in your backyard, keep in mind that ultraviolet rays from the sun can do a number on your skin; in fact, they are the most common cause of premature aging. Here are some simple ways you can protect yourself—and your loved ones—and still have fun in the sun. | Jun 30, 2010 |
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Also known as allium sativum, garlic is derived from the onion family. It can be grown year-round in mild climates all over the world. Depending on which region of the world you live in, garlic varieties differ. There are two main varieties of garlic – softneck and hardneck. Those closer to the equator generally grow the softneck variety as it grows larger and better in warmer climates. Hardneck is grown in cooler climates because it doesn’t require the same heat that softneck does to grow as large. Both are safe to ingest as cloves and use in medicines through their raw oils in capsules. | Jun 15, 2010 |
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Alfalfa is an herb that is found primarily in North America and the Mediterranean regions. It is a flowering plant from the pea family that thrives in the cool seasons and resembles a large clover with its egg shaped leaves. Most easily identified by its beautiful purple flowers, it can be found growing up to 3 feet tall. | Jun 15, 2010 |
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The following pages and articles are dedicated to surprising natural health tips and facts. There are a variety of ways to benefit from healthy living and an enormous amount of natural health tips that are not typically discussed.
Rest assured, we have done the homework and gathered the information for you. Prepare to be amazed! | Jun 15, 2010 |
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We are awful to our feet, yet we would be devastated to loose or impair either or both of them. Our feet deserve our support and care before we injure or harm them in some way. We can do this with simple steps to make them feel better and look better. Our feet have often been mentioned as a way to heal our insides so why not give them a little added attention. | Nov 28, 2009 |
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How can anyone look good and feel great everyday? Learn easy methods to be beautiful without trying too hard. | Nov 28, 2009 |
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Denise Grady, a science writer for The New York Times, recently explored the link between a recently discovered virus called XMRV and chronic fatigue syndrome, in “Is a Virus the Cause of Fatigue Syndrome?” Here, Dr. Nancy G. Klimas, who serves on the board of the International Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, responds to readers’ questions. Dr. Klimas is a director of the department of immunology of the University of Miami School of Medicine and director of research for clinical AIDS/H.I.V. research at the Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center. See her earlier responses in “Readers Ask: A Virus Linked to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” and Fred Friedberg’s responses to behavior-related questions in “Behavioral Treatments for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.” | Nov 28, 2009 |
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If you're raising a picky eater, you may worry that your child isn't getting the nutrients necessary for proper growth and development. But you probably don't need to worry unless your doctor tells you that your child isn't growing at the normal rate for that age range. Over time, most finicky eaters do get enough calories and nutrients to meet their needs. | Oct 9, 2008 |
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From shopping carts to lawn mowers, from escalators to ice-skating rinks, small children face a host of health hazards.
That's the conclusion of a series of four studies in the August issue of Pediatrics.
| Oct 9, 2008 |
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According to researchers in the U.S. as many as one in three American teens are physically unfit and already have many of the risk factors for heart disease.
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Osteoporosis can be prevented and treated.
Consider supplements. If you don’t get the calcium you need from the foods you eat, you should consider adding a calcium supplement. Since Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, find one that includes the recommended dose of vitamin D, or get 15 minutes of sun exposure a day (with sunscreen, of course!).
| Oct 9, 2008 |
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The third Friday in October each year is National Mammography Day, first proclaimed in the United States by President Clinton in 1993. On this day (celebrated this year on October 19) or throughout the month, radiologists provide discounted or free screening mammograms. | Oct 9, 2008 |
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When was the last time you "really" thought about yourself – your feelings, passions, dislikes, dreams and, yes, shortcomings? | Oct 9, 2008 |
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A community-based program is an effective way to help women exercise more and it can also help reduce their blood pressure, researchers from Iran report.
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Acne, also termed acne vulgaris, is one of the biggest challenges to women with brown skin who seek clear, glowing complexions. In addition to the acne, women with brown skin must also face hyperpigmentation—skin darkening in spots or patches— which occur in response to the acne outbreak. | Oct 9, 2008 |
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In contrast to their white counterpartners, black men in the United States live sicker and die younger. This longstanding phenomenon is sharply reflected in the poor international health status of black males. | Aug 22, 2008 |
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Do you have a schedule that requires you to work more than forty hours per week, leaving you exhausted at the end of every workday? If so, go weigh yourself. If the number on the scale is higher than you believe it should be, you can probably blame your busy schedule for contributing to your excess weight... | Aug 22, 2008 |
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African-American Men Need Early Prostate Cancer Screening
Experts Say Would Lower Risk | Aug 22, 2008 |
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Like any muscle, the heart needs a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients that are carried to it by the blood in the coronary arteries. When the coronary arteries become narrowed or clogged and cannot supply enough blood to the heart, the result is CHD. | Aug 3, 2008 |
