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Safety Tips for Summer Fun!

Summer is here… except maybe still in the Midwest! Time for barbecues, water sports,playing outdoors, and finding the true happiness in life. The sun has many natural benefits such as increasing cognitive performance, endorphin levels, and testosterone levels. It also allows the body to efficiently absorb its daily needs of Vitamin D. Heat exhaustion is […]

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Have You Smudged Your Home this Year?

You’re likely wondering what I’m talking about.  Unless you study Feng Shui or practice in New Age philosophies, “Smudging” will not be a familiar term.  I am speaking specifically from a Feng Shui perspective on this, however it is actually a Native American practice, used to heal or cleanse.  Smudging is the burning of herbs, […]

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Sinus Infections: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Sinus Infections: An Overview A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis, is defined as inflammation of the sinuses and nasal passages. It does not require antibiotics unless it is known to be acute bacterial sinusitis. Most sinus infections are viral rather than bacterial. An acute bacterial sinus infection can last for at least four weeks, […]

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What We Drink: How Important is It?

We are all a little preoccupied with healthy eating, and when we are feeling a little lackluster the first thing we address is what we eat. Including more vegetables, fruit, minerals and vitamins in our diets is always a good move. What people tend to forget is how important what we drink is. Our bodies […]

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Vegan Protein Sources

The number one question that all Vegans get from any non-Vegan is “What are your Vegan protein sources since you don't eat meat?”. My response is usually going through my daily diet and explaining the vast difference between what they consider to be typical protein sources and the Vegan protein sources that are readily available. […]

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Why Nutrition is the Key to a Healthy Lifestyle

We have all been introduced to the importance of nutrition early on. Remember how we used to memorize Go, Grow, Glow in grade school? Well, that is not for naught. The right nutrition contributes to healthy body and lifestyle. Nutrition is Key to a Healthy Lifestyle Our body was designed to heal itself. Amazing work […]

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Mangosteen Juice Can Improve Your Health

Your diet dictates a lot about your life. Most people think of eating healthy as something restrictive, but in reality, the healthier you eat, the more freedom you will have in your life. If you have been thinking about making some changes for good in your eating habits, then mangosteen juice is something that you […]

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Use of Kava as a Safe Treatment for Mild and Moderate Anxiety

Anxiety is a common condition affecting millions of people all over the world. Yet anxiety is not experienced the same way by everyone. Some people experience very mild symptoms of anxiety anxiety before an important meeting with clients, for example. Others experience more moderate anxiety, such as persistent generalized anxiety disorder, anxiety attacks, panic attacks […]

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5 Tips for Beginner Vegetarians

Congratulations! You’ve decided to become a vegetarian. Making a lifestyle change is a major decision. Thankfully, this particular transformation has many rewards, including decreased cholesterol and blood pressure and the reduced risk for certain cancers and diabetes. Even with the potential for great benefits, you want to be prepared for your journey, maximizing your efforts […]

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How To Use Your Phone To Monitor Your Health… And Feel Better Than Ever

Cell phones have come a long way over the recent years. They have become a staple in everyday life and it is hard to find even middle school children who still do not have a cell phone in their pocket or purse. There have been many different apps for smartphones that can help you track […]

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