Drop in Age for Strokes

As you are probably aware, if you've ever visited a nursing home or other long-term care facility, or watched any medical drama on TV, having a stroke can bring on terrible impairments. But as much as we tend to think of strokes as a problem...

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The Natural Health Benefits of Echinacea

If ever there was a miracle herb, Echinacea would fit the bill. You may have heard about this herb's cold-relief benefits, or the fact that Echinacea is one of the best selling herbal products in the world. This herb's history is closer to...

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The Surprising Health Benefits of Oregano

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The Importance of Stretching

"Stretching is the stepchild of exercise, with more lip service paid to it than actual practice. Stretching though is crucial to good health. The health benefits include: Reduced muscle tension Injury prevention Increased range of movement...

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Hallucinogens Lessen Fear of Death

A few years ago, my friend Dee shocked me when she told me that in her past, she had participated in a study out of UCLA that required her to take the hallucinogenic drug psilocybin every day for a one-month period.  She had been chosen...

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An Hour Less Sleep Ups Your Car Crash Risk

Most of us know way better than to drink and drive. If we're getting behind the wheel, we know our limits and either skip the alcohol entirely or go very lightly on it to avoid taking any chances. But would it ever occur to you to pass on...

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New Year's Resolutions Already Broken

Every year before we even ring in the New Year, many of us mark the occasion as a starting point for fresh beginnings and create resolutions to reflect this. Among the most popular are resolutions to get in shape and these often focus on eating...

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Why St. John's Wort For Depression & Pain

"Nature cures, not the physician." --HippocratesIf you look closely enough, nature seems to have an answer for everything. Even more surprising is just how much our ancestors knew this to be true. Case in point: one of the most common herbs...

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The Importance of Resistance Breathing

Proper breathing is a topic worthy of its own chapter (in another book), but for now let’s focus on the advantages of resistance breathing. The concept is simple: putting a device in your mouth that restricts (in a controlled manner) your...

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Don’t Follow The Lead of Celebrity Chefs

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Bikini Waxing and STDs

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8 Ways to Keep Colds and Flu at Bay This Winter

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The Natural Health Benefits of Arnica

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How to Improve Your Balance

One other key aspect of exercise is balance. Why? Because like all other physical abilities, balance diminishes with age unless we consciously exercise it. Is that a bad thing? Only if you fall down and break your hip or wrist. Here’s...

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The Truth About Running and Your Knees

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Where You Live and How You’ll Die May be Linked

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Four Methods to Help Fresh Food Last Longer

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Chanca Piedra - Nature’s Liver and Urinary Tract Protector

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The Nutritional Component of Your Exercise Regimen

Exercise is as important to good health as proper nutrition. Then again, your need for proper nutrition is increased by exercise. You will need more quality protein to build the muscles you are exercising. Soy and whey are the "in vogue" supplements...

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The Price of Healthy Eating

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Fenugreek - The Heal-All Herb

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General Exercise Recommendations

"You need to cross-train for maximum benefit: do cardio/aerobic exercise, strength training, weight-bearing exercise, stretching, resistance breathing, and balance exercises. Find books, exercise DVDs, a personal trainer at your gym, or classes that you like and follow the program as laid out for you. The best form of cardio/aerobic exercise is interval...

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