The Flu Vaccine – Is it Worth the Risk?
October 16th, 2014Big Pharma and the FDA have made it easier than ever to get a flu shot. Virtually every pharmacy and big box retail store offer them on a walk-in basis. Before you go down that road, take heed of what they don’t tell you about the flu vaccine.
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The Truth About Cellulite
October 13th, 2014Each year tens of millions of dollars are spent on miracle creams and treatments to “cure” this scourge of swimwear-clad women everywhere. Here’s why they are wasting their money.
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Who Is More Tired – Women or Men?
September 24th, 2014Men are from Mars, women are from Venus – and apparently we are all exhausted from the trip. One recent study found that one sex experiences fatigue more than the other, prompting the question…why?
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The Link Between Depression and Exercise
September 22nd, 2014Every authority on treating depression recommends exercise as part of a treatment protocol. Could it be that lack of exercise is what is causing depression in the first place?
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The Real Culprit Behind Cardiovascular Disease
September 10th, 2014In 1977, a Senate Select Committee issued the Initial Dietary Goals for Americans report. In it the committee proposed increases in carbohydrate intake and reductions in fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and salt consumption. The idea was to reduce the incidence of heart disease, obesity and diabetes in America. But that’s not what happened. Why aren’t they paying attention?
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Do It Yourself Massage: Lower Body
September 4th, 2014The benefits of massage include relief for tired and overworked muscle tissue, lengthening of muscle tissue, assisting in recovery for athletes and increased flexibility, as well as improved immunity, reduced anxiety and stress, increased lymphatic circulation and a release of endorphins. Almost no one denies that massage therapy is good for us, but many of us cannot find time to have a professional massage.
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Got Milk? It May Just Ease Your Arthritis Pain
August 22nd, 2014A new study points to milk as a potentially effective treatment for osteoarthritis. Did they mention anything about Oreos?
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