Spring is here, and soon the warm weather will stay consistent so you have the opportunity to go outside and successfully receive your daily dose of vitamin D. Unfortunately, so-called “health experts” have given natural sunshine a bad reputation – they’ve conditioned the media and consumers to believe that avoiding sunlight is critical. What …
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Picture this: You spent the night tossing and turning, only to wake up to the rambunctious buzzing of your alarm and the realization that you slept only a few hours, at best, without disruption. You're feeling exhausted, stressed and unenthusiastic about starting your day, but the show must go on. You could always reach for an …
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Skin, the largest organ in the human body, serves as an outer layer of protection, defending the body against light, extreme heat or cold, injury and infection, while regulating water, lipid stores and body temperature. Both external influences (sun exposure) and internal influences (an individual’s nutritional status) can compromise the skin’s ability to perform these …
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If you use artificial sweeteners, you've likely done so with the intention of making a smarter choice – you know that refined white sugars are bad for you, leading to weight gain, liver damage, metabolic dysfunction and more – so an artificial additive is the next best option. Unfortunately, artificial sweeteners are more harmful than …
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Joint problems can really put a crimp in your mobility, making it difficult to carry out even the most basic daily tasks. Often, symptoms of pain and stiffness may be signs of bone deterioration, so taking steps to eliminate discomfort can go a long way toward protecting your joint health. Like the rest of the …
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We all crave snacks between meals – it’s inevitable. After all, you should be feeding your body every few hours during the day, not limiting yourself to a basic breakfast, lunch and dinner regimen. However, it’s imperative to choose snacks that will rev up your metabolism, not squash it. By making healthy choices, you …
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How would you like to get your hands on a magic ingredient that helps your body repair a multitude of conditions caused by stress, pollution, radiation, infection, drugs, poor diet, aging, injury, and trauma, to mention just a few? What if it was a naturally occurring substance which acts as an antioxidant, an immune system …
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The secret to long-term health lies in meeting your body’s nutritional needs through the years. While a healthy diet may well supply a host of vital nutrients on a daily basis, aging and lifestyle factors may warrant the need for an extra layer of support. Essential health supplements for women offer an easy and effective …
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It’s easy to assume that the common household products you buy are safe – after all, they wouldn’t make it to the convenience stores shelves if they were harmful, right? Wrong. Those air fresheners, multipurpose cleansers, detergents and even beauty products are created with toxic chemicals that can be detrimental to your overall health. According …
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It takes just one conversation with a friend who has received a prediabetes diagnosis from their doctor to grab your attention. Apart from the scary blood chemistry and blood pressure results from their doctor, they have also been battling some of the classic conditions associated with diabetes: weight gain, not getting enough exercise, poor sleep, …
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