A Natural Approach to Healthy Living- This is America's number one complaint..."I'm just so tired!" Would you like to create a greater supply of vibrant energy in your life? The first step is to know some of the "energy robbers", so lets take a look at these elements that contribute to fatigue.
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An Apple a day...- Apples can reduce the risk of lung cancer. Find facts and tasty apples recipes here.
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Asparagus- Along the way, asparagus picked up a reputation for having health benefits, a belief backed by modern research studies, which show it to be rich in folacin, a key factor in cell reproduction.
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Beating the Heat- Gardening in the heat can be dangerous, especially when the humidity is high. The body is cooled during exercise mainly through
the evaporation of sweat. In hot, humid weather it is difficult for the body to sweat because the air is already saturated with water
and evaporation is compromised. We recommend the following tips for safe summer gardening
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Calculate Your Body Mass Index (BMI)- What does this mean?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is one of the most accurate ways to determine when extra pounds translate into health risks
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Chicken Soup...Medicine?- "According to Dr. Weil, the nation's leading doctor turned alternative doctor; chicken soup is indeed healthy for us."
Some tasty and healthy chicken soup facts and recipes.
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Conquering the Common Cold- What do we know about the Common Cold?
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Cooking With Whole Wheat- What's so good about cooking and baking with whole wheat? Well, for one thing whole grain foods are high in fiber.
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Flu Fighting Foods- Winter doesn't have to mean the misery of colds, flu and other viral infections if you feed your body what it needs to fight them off.
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Focus is on Family Health in October- It's a good time to focus on the overall health of your family as you face the often stressful winter and holiday season. To emphasize the importance of healthy lifestyle habits, the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has declared October as Family Health Month.
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Fresh Mushrooms: The Dieter's Friend- Mushrooms are remarkably low in calories (just twenty per serving) and carbohydrates (three grams per serving), they’re virtually fat free and their meaty texture makes them very satisfying.
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Healthy Recipes and Tips- "This month my tips and recipes are geared towards lunches at home. Like my husband, if you must eat take-out then check out your healthy alternatives..."
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How Can I Improve My Child's Eating Habits?- Without even thinking about it, millions of Americans everyday are loading up their systems with sugar and other refined foods that go through so much processing that, by the time they hit our mouths, they're barely recognizable as having started out as anything consumable.
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How To Get Slim With Healthy Eating Habits- Many women want to be slim. Maybe you’re one of them. Perhaps you’re getting married soon and you want to fit into your wedding gown comfortably. Or perhaps you simply want to look (and feel) great in a swimsuit or bikini. Maybe you've just had a baby and want to get your pre-pregnancy figure back.
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In Sickness and In Health: How What You Eat Can Affect Disease- Chronic disease sufferers typically receive detailed instructions regarding dosages of medication, but the conventional medical community is just starting to recognize the effects of diet on disease. For almost any type of ailment, choosing to practice a healthy diet can be an effective tool in any disease management strategy.
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Look Lively With Lemons- Did you know that the juice and essential oil of lemons can be of great benefit to mind, body and spirit?
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Mealtime Mechanics- It has been said that insanity is doing the same
thing over and over again and expecting different
results. So why do I still think my open refrigerator
door is going to suddenly inspire me with gourmet
thoughts and tasty dreams for this Tuesday night
dinner?
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Shake It Up, Baby: A Twist on Salt- (ARA) - There it is in your kitchen, right next to the pepper shaker. You shake it on popcorn, french fries and hamburgers. You use
it everyday. But unless you use it for thousands of other things, you're not taking full advantage of its magical properties.
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Ten Teas From Plants Around You And Their Benefits- All teas unless specified are brewed with 1 teaspoon dry material or 2 teaspoons fresh material to 1 cup of water. Always steep. This means pouring hot water over material and letting set for 5 - 15 minutes. Always dry leaves and roots out of the sun, in dark airy places. Then store in airtight containers.
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While there are many reasons for teaching kids to cook -- less expensive than eating out, preserves family heritage, etc, the most important
reason is that by teaching your child to cook, you're giving him a better chance to be a healthy grown-up. Enabling your child with the ability
to appreciate freshness and to transform ingredients into tasty foods opens their eyes to making wiser choices about what to eat...
Let's Get Cooking!
