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Take a Break — it Could Save You Money

By on May 20, 2008 in HEALTH, NEWS

Extended Vacation Time Could Save Billions, Minds A recent study by the National Institute of Mental Health showed that Americans are losing billions of dollars each year because of mental health issues. In fact, mental disorders, which can range from social anxieties to mood problems are the number one cause of disability in the United [...]

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Fill Up, Naturally!

By on April 24, 2008 in DIET, HEALTH

Many people have discovered that the low-calorie, low-in-fat fad that has made its way to every aisle in the supermarket has one major caveat: these foods don’t leave you feeling full for long. As the consumer demand for healthy foods continues to grow in 2008, so have the number of products that are created with [...]

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Try Hemp! It’ll Rock Your World for Sure

By on April 22, 2008 in HEALTH PRODUCTS, hemp

Hemp is Eco-Friendly and Healthy for You If you’re all about the green movement, you may already know about the wonders of hemp. This eco-friendly crop, which has a variety of uses, has actually been around for decades, but cannot be legally grown in the United States due to its association with marijuana. In reality, [...]

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Say No to Vaccines? But How?

By on April 15, 2008 in DISEASE, Vaccines

An acquaintance of mine, who just so happens to be pregnant, recently told me that she and her husband have decided not to vaccinate their child once he or she is born. Beyond the vaccine-autism link that seems to keep rearing its head, causing a growing number of parents to question whether vaccines are in [...]

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Dianne Gregg Interview – The Dangers of Soy

By on March 25, 2008 in HEALTH, Interviews

For those of us who follow an organic or vegetarian diet, claims about the wonders of soy are everywhere. But one woman is stepping out to say that soy not only offered little benefit to her health — it was downright destructive. Read on to learn more about what The Hidden Dangers of Soy author [...]

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Keep Your Mouth and Gums Healthy – Naturally!

By on March 5, 2008 in oral, TECHNIQUES

You already know that diet plays a part in your overall health and well-being, but did you know that what you put into your mouth can affect your oral health? If you want to keep your chompers in good condition, here’s what to enjoy and avoid. In the past, we’ve provided some teeth whitening procedures [...]

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A Healthcare Crisis That Can be Solved: OBESITY

By on February 28, 2008 in CONDITIONS, HEALTH, obesity

In the midst of news reports on the likelihood that U.S. healthcare spending will double by the year 2017 , an alarming statement by legal and health experts was made at an international conference. The experts resolved that instead of focusing on terrorism, world governments need to start paying closer attention to the many “lifestyle [...]

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Adopt a Pet for your Health!

By on February 27, 2008 in CONDITIONS, high blood pressure

Cats Are Good for your Heart Who knew that having a pet in your home not only adds an extra someone to keep you company, but that it can actually be beneficial to your physical health? The latest news on the health benefits of owning a pet comes from the University of Minnesota’s Stroke Research [...]

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Can Depression Be Prevented? 5 Pointers to Fight Depression

By on February 22, 2008 in CONDITIONS, depression

Although depression is generally not a preventable condition, lifestyle can play a part in its development. Making changes now can offer long-term benefits to your mental health. Here are some helpful hints that may assist you in keeping depression at bay: Stay Active: Not only is physical activity good for your physical health, but it [...]

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Britney Spears is Suffering from Bipolar and Schizophrenia, Or So PETA Thinks…

By on February 20, 2008 in DIET, junk food

Another outsider has offered up public advice to ailing pop star Britney Spears; this time it was animal rights group PETA. The group believes that Britney’s eating habits are contributing to her erratic behavior – speculated to either be bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. Their statement touched on three specific points which left me wondering if [...]

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Screw Viagra! Kickstart Your Sex Drive the Natural Way Baby!

By on February 15, 2008 in sex, TECHNIQUES

Even if you had someone special to celebrate with this Valentine’s Day, love-making in and of itself can be a stressor. Many factors – such as fatigue, menopause, certain medications or medical conditions – can cause disturbances in sexual desire. But if you’re not ready to hop on the Viagra bandwagon, there are alternative choices [...]

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Consumers Demand Local Food

By on February 5, 2008 in DIET

Packaged Facts’ Food Flavors and Ingredients Outlook 2008 is predicting 4 major trends in consumer food purchases for 2008: a greater demand for healthy packaged products, more ethnic choices, more flavorful foods, and, last but not least, more local, ethically produced packaged food options. While the first three might seem like obvious consumer demands, it’s [...]

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