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When Fatigue Steals Your Life

We have all had our bouts with serious fatigue, when we feel we are moving in slow motion and our heads are filled with cotton. When all we can think about is a place to lay our weary head and close...

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Keep Bugs Away Naturally

It’s no secret that DEET has been the go-to insect repellent ingredient for more than half a century. It’s effective against ticks and mosquitoes, but it comes with a price: It’s been identified as a...

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Collagen for Joint Health

For those of us who haven’t experienced the pain of osteoarthritis, “collagen” may seem like a new beauty buzzword. But, though we only pay close attention to collagen when something goes wrong in...

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Get a Good Night’s Sleep: The Ayurvedic Way

Without adequate sleep, we are at risk for many diseases, and we falter in efficiency and productivity. Ayurveda, an ancient science of healthcare, offers sage advice in the slumber department. Dosha...

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Why You Need Probiotics

You’ve already been adding fruits and vegetables to your children’s lunchboxes to keep them healthy. You may want to add containers of yogurt too. With more than 100 trillion microbes found in the...

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Moms + DHA = Healthier Babies

The benefits of DHA keep adding up. A recent study shows benefits to pregnant women and their infant children through supplementing the moms' diets with the omega-3 fatty acid known as...

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Feeding Children Well: Organic is the Gold Standard

The story of the foods we eat continues in the halls of government, in agribusiness board rooms, and on pages of scientific study. And it ends with you or me in the produce section, picking up a...

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Is Beauty Skin Deep?

The concept of beauty is a paradox that I have not completely figured out. Unrealistic ideals of beauty have hurt women even as they sold untold billions of dollars in cosmetics and facials and...

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Avoid Disease With Detox

“The more fat you have, the more toxins you retain,” explains Brenda Watson, CNC. “The more toxins you retain, the harder it becomes to lose weight.” The solution? Minimize your exposure to...

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Insomnia

What is it? Insomnia is trouble getting to sleep and/or problems staying asleep. What causes it? It can be caused by stress, health problems, nutrient deficiencies, or a busy mind. Lifestyle...

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Natural Spring Cleaning

A cleansing, springtime detox feels wonderful for your body and it can also be delicious! Your liver is your premiere detox organ, and all too frequently, factors interrupt its healthy functioning...

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Drink Your Greens

We all know fruit and vegetables are good for us. They help lower our risk for obesity, heart disease, and Type 2 diabe-tes. Yet, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only...