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Beat the Blues Naturally: Drug-Free Ways to Treat Depression

May 28, 2021 08:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Herbs, dietary changes, exercise routines and other effective alternative therapies to naturally help treat those suffering from depression without the side effects of antidepressants.

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Appreciate, Nurture and Love Your Breasts

May 02, 2021 12:30PM ● By Joyce Sobotta

Breasts lie in the fourth quadrant of our body, just over the heart. Loving them with unconditional acceptance and love along with a gentle lymphatic self-massage will ward off disease.

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Integrative Women’s Wellness: Five Top Health Concerns and What to Do

Apr 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Holistic, integrative approaches for women's top five health concerns including cancer, heart disease, autoimmune diseases, hormonal imbalances and depression.

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Homeopathy to the Rescue: Create a Family First-Aid Kit

Apr 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

The emergency remedies of homeopathy are straight-forward, low-cost and easy to administer for first aid to cuts, burns, bumps and bruises, insect bites, and poison ivy.

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Understanding Hard Flaccid

Apr 01, 2021 09:45AM ● By Melissa Cathcart

Hard Flaccid (HF), a Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndromes (CPPS) that affects males, is so new to the medical world that most physicians have not heard of it.

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Breathe Easy: Natural Remedies for Allergy Woes

Mar 31, 2021 08:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Holistic, non-pharmaceutical approaches to naturally fighting off seasonal allergies for the 1 in 5 Americans suffering from allergic rhinitis—also known as hay fever.

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Ashwagandha vs. Rhodiola: Choosing What's Right for You

Mar 02, 2021 08:00AM ● By Alina Hornfeldt

Adaptogens have been a popular ingredient in the supplement world and the two most popular are ashwagandha and rhodiola. Learn more to decide which one is right for you.

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Essential Oils Move from Mysticism to Mainstream

Mar 02, 2021 08:00AM ● By Joyce Sobotta

Most people have heard of essential oils and many are experimenting with their efficacy, resulting in their use moving from the realm of mysticism into the mainstream and benefitting us all.

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Psychedelic mushrooms containing psilocybin for mental health healing

The Healing Potential of Psychedelic Medicines: Promising Studies on Stress Disorder, Depression and Addiction

Feb 26, 2021 08:30AM ● By Linda Sechrist

Studies show that psychedelics such as psilocybin and MDMA can help heal trauma, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, addiction and other mental and behavioral conditions.

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Romantic Relationship Toolkit from IntimacyRetreat.com

Feb 02, 2021 08:00AM ● By Diana Daffner

There are many resources for couples committed to intimacy. This article includes tools you can use for improving your relationship this year like caring communication and love languages.

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Live a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle: Integrative Cardiologists on Preventing Heart Disease

Jan 29, 2021 08:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Research shows that simple lifestyle changes can prevent 80 percent of cardiovascular disease deaths through diet, exercise and other holistic prevention options to improve heart health.

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Tools for Inner Peace: Exploring Mindfulness and Meditation

Jan 29, 2021 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Mindfulness, which puts us into the moment, and meditation, which accesses deeper levels of consciousness, offer science-backed benefits for body and psyche, helping us achieve inner peace.

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Inflammation and the Immune System

Jan 02, 2021 12:01AM ● By Joyce Sobotta

Causing an inflammatory response is one way the immune system responds to a threat and starts to fight off bacteria or tissue damage. Learn a natural approach to reducing inflammation.

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Integrative Hospital Care: Medicine Embraces Holistic Modalities

Dec 30, 2020 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Thanks to new research and rising patient interest, healing holistic therapies are increasingly being integrated in hospital care across the country.

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Frugal Wellness: Healthy Living on a Tight Budget

Dec 30, 2020 08:30AM ● By Yvette C. Hammett

How to live healthy on a tight budget by setting up a self-care plan, shopping nutritious foods wisely and spending less on gym memberships without sacrificing wellness.

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Sing to Heal: Using the Voice to Uplift Mind and Body

Nov 27, 2020 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Singing along to music, humming or chanting mantras can boost mental and physical health, from improving immunity, memory and mood to reducing stress, depression and anxiety.

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Skincare Supplements: Beauty from Within

Oct 31, 2020 08:00AM ● By Alina Hornfeldt

While our overall health, including diet and movement levels, will have the greatest effect on our skin, supplementing with a few key herbs can help in resolving the most common skin ailments.

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Preventing Type 2 Diabetes: Natural Lifestyle Choices to Curb the Disease

Oct 30, 2020 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Research-backed lifestyle strategies, including healthy diet, exercise, herbs and sleep, that can help to lower the risk and harm of diabetes.

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Natural Beauty: Homemade Solutions for Glowing Skin

Oct 30, 2020 08:30AM ● By April Thompson

Natural DIY skincare routines using chemical-free, inexpensive ingredients made from healthy, everyday products already present in most homes.

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Take the Road Less Traveled

Oct 01, 2020 12:00AM ● By Joyce Sobotta

Take the road less traveled, you can use new ways to promote breast health instead of promoting awareness of cancer. Self-care with nutrition; stretching and exercise; understanding your emotions and learning how to deal with them; and getting rid of toxic waste in your body with a lymphatic breast self-massage are important steps to gain a new perspective and take that road to breast health.

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Calm Down: Taming the Flames of Stress-Related Illness

Sep 30, 2020 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Stress can be harmful to our overall health. Here are lifestyle changes to release trauma and relieve stress through diet, safe herbal remedies, gentle energy modalities and more.

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Strong and Supple Joints: How to Keep Hips and Knees Happy

Sep 30, 2020 08:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

By taking simple, natural preventive and remedial measures proactively, we can strengthen knee and hip joints, handle related problems if they arise and remain physically strong and active.

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Emotional Well-Being in the Pandemic Age: Self-Care Strategies for Tough Times

Aug 31, 2020 08:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Healthy ways to cope with the stress the pandemic has placed on mental and emotional health using self-care and compassion strategies to build up confidence, courage and positivity.

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Natural Antivirals: Help in Staying Strong and Healthy

Aug 31, 2020 08:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Often-overlooked natural remedies with antiviral properties that may help to prevent virus infections like COVID-19 from becoming symptomatic or severe.

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Annual Mycelium Mysteries Women’s Conference Goes Online This Year

Aug 30, 2020 02:03PM

Mycelium Mysteries, a virtual women’s conference is intended to provide inspiration and education about mushrooms for the health and healing of people and the planet.

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Saffron: The Sunshine Supplement

Aug 30, 2020 01:34PM ● By Alina Hornfeldt

Saffron has been gaining notoriety in the health and wellness industry lately as an addition to supplementation routines for better mood, increased libido and weight management.

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You are a Powerhouse of Vision and Health

Aug 30, 2020 01:10PM ● By Cassandra Rose

Gain tips and practices you can immediately implement to improve or maintain healthy eyes after a degenerative eye disease diagnosis.

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Anxiety, Worry and Fear

Aug 30, 2020 11:05AM ● By Joyce Sobotta

Fear causes chronic stress. Dealing with fear is the same as dealing with any other emotion. It begins with taking time to be aware of what we are feeling. Then ask if it is real or not.

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Moore Chiropractic Becomes HealthSource of Edina-Crosstown

Aug 01, 2020 12:00AM

Dr. Casey Moore, of Moore Chiropractic, announced his retirement effective July 6, and introduced the new chiropractor, Dr. David Johnson, along with the new clinic name—HealthSource.

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Whole-Body Dentistry: Biological Dentists Get to the Root Causes

Jul 31, 2020 08:30AM ● By Linda Sechrist

Biological, holistic dentistry uses preventive measures and minimally invasive approaches to address root causes, providing a less-toxic and safe experience for oral care and overall health.

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Healing Waters: Hot Baths Rejuvenate Body and Mind

Jul 31, 2020 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

How to take advantage of hydrotherapy at home with DIY recipes for herbal, essential oil and other nourishing additives to include in bath water for optimal health benefits.

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Gut Talk: Tips for a Healthy Microbiome

Jun 30, 2020 08:30AM ● By Melinda Hemmelgarn

Healthy gut bacteria are essential for our metabolic health and immune system. Here are foods and lifestyle tips for developing and preserving gut health.

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3 Strategies to Conquer Overwhelm

Jun 30, 2020 12:00AM ● By Nea Dalla Valle

Since March, nearly every person in this nation has experienced the impacts of the Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19). Learn three strategies to help you overcome the stress and uncertainty.

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EpiCor - A Century-Old Phenomenon Benefits Us Today

Jun 30, 2020 12:00AM ● By Alina Hornfeldt

EpiCor is an ingredient used in supplements that supports the health of your respiratory system and sinuses, aids digestive health, and most notably, maintains the body’s immune defenses.

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Power Up Your Brain: Six Ways to Boost Blood Flow

May 29, 2020 08:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Optimal blood flow is a key component to brain health. Here are six specific lifestyle strategies proven to be highly effective at boosting brain blood flow.

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Healthy Girls Breast Oil Special in May

Apr 30, 2020 09:00AM ● By Joyce Sobotta

Healthy Girls Breast Oil, of Aromatherapy Nature’s Way LLC, has a special offer for Mother’s Day and the entire month of May. Order two two-packs (four bottles) and receive one bottle free.

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Breasts Lumps and Bumps: Fibrocystic Breasts

Apr 30, 2020 09:00AM ● By Joyce Sobotta

Fibrocystic breast tissue is often termed a disease by the medical profession. It is more characteristic of the breast rather than a disease.

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Awaken to Homeoprophylaxis

Apr 30, 2020 09:00AM ● By Cilla Whatcott, CCH, Ph.D.

Part of the“natural world” includes something called homeoprophylaxis. This is where natural immunity begins - in mucous membrane - where initial immune responses are triggered.

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All About Vitamin C

Apr 30, 2020 09:00AM ● By Alina Hornfeldt

Vitamin C is a humble, but versatile nutrient. It assists the body in forming protein to make skin, ligaments, tendons and blood vessels; helps to heal wounds; and aids in iron absorption.

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Well-Being in the Face of a Pandemic:

Apr 30, 2020 09:00AM ● By John Montes and Fran Bieganek

Physical well-being, beyond absence of disease, is about the choices we make to prevent and find a place of dynamic balance of body, mind and spirit.

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Healing the Immune System: Autoimmune Breakthroughs Offer New Hope

Apr 30, 2020 08:30AM ● By April Thompson

How diet and lifestyle can play a role in autoimmune conditions and other disease treatments and prevention tips, giving patients new avenues for taking charge of their health.

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The Matrix of Life: Boosting Collagen for Better Health

Apr 30, 2020 08:30AM ● By Maya Whitman

Foods and supplements to help naturally boost collagen for anti-aging, healthy skin, strong bones and other health benefits.

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A Home That Heals: Creating a Nurturing Space

Mar 31, 2020 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Transform your residence into a sanctuary of peace. Here are ways to reduce clutter and enhance flow to make your house feel like a sacred space that nurtures self-care.

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Natural Tips for Oral Health: Mindful Whole-Body Health Starting from the Top

Mar 30, 2020 08:00AM ● By Amy Truong

Holistic dentistry combines conventional dental care with holistic health to guide you towards dental wellness. Here are some holistic tips for keeping you healthy between dental visits:

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CBD’s New Frontier: Help for Mental Health

Feb 28, 2020 08:30AM

CBD is known to help alleviate physical pain, but newer research shows its promising effectiveness as a remedy for mental health-related issues, including anxiety, depression and stress.

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Non-Hemp Derived CBD Options

Feb 28, 2020 12:00AM ● By Alina Hornfeldt

CBD supplements derived from non-hemp plants, such as orange peel and hops, are creating desirable options for those seeking the therapeutic benefits of CBD, without the stigma of THC.

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From The Herbal Apothecary: Herbs to Start Using Today

Feb 01, 2020 12:00AM ● By Linda Conroy

Nettle is one of the most nourishing plants on the planet, chamomile eases anxiety, and garlic is an effective antibiotic. Discover ways to include these healing herbs into your daily life.

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Differences in Collagen Types

Feb 01, 2020 12:00AM ● By Alina Hornfeldt

Collagen is the building blocks of skin. It helps us heal, boosts skin elasticity, and forms cartilage. But which of these five collagen types reduces wrinkles or relieves joint pain?

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Sacred Vessels: The Lifeblood of Heart Health

Jan 31, 2020 08:30AM

Heart disease, the nation’s number one killer, is largely preventable and reversible by adopting these heart-healthy habits before the body delivers a potentially fatal warning.

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Healing Joints From Within: The Promise of Regenerative Medicine

Jan 31, 2020 08:30AM

Healing and pain relief can be found for those suffering from compromised joint function in the form of prolotherapy and other non-invasive approaches that stimulate the body to heal itself.

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Women’s Herbal Conference in Wisconsin

Jan 31, 2020 12:00AM

Enjoy walks and workshops focused on herbal education at this annual event held in Almond, Wisconsin from May 29 to 31. Topics include: family health, wild edibles, fermentation, and more.

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Protecting Your Vision Long-Term: The Joy of Seeing Life

Jan 01, 2020 12:00AM ● By Cassandra Rose

Exercise, nutrition, and hydration are key to good eye health, but there are other choices you can make regarding blue light filters, herbs, and acupressure that should not be overlooked. Read More >>

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The Esogetics’ OGT and Kirlian EEA

Jan 01, 2020 12:00AM ● By Scha On Blodgett Ccp Btat

Combining old world knowledge with the information and tools of today creates new approaches to how health is analyzed and treated—giving us new insights into emotional and spiritual states. Read More >>

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Live, Laugh and Love for a Healthy Immune System

Jan 01, 2020 12:00AM ● By Joyce Sobotta

Live-Laugh-Love may be commonly used words as far back as the early 1900s, but there are medicinal reasons to act out these words in your everyday life. Start by taking three deep breaths. Read More >>

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Purposeless Can Lead to a Spiritual Awakening

Dec 31, 2019 12:00AM ● By Barbara Brodsho

Holistic dentistry treats you as a whole person, caring about your overall health. To help reach dental wellness, factors such as silver fillings, acid reflux, and stress are considered.

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Natural Healing For Hands: Getting a Grip on Pain

Dec 30, 2019 08:30AM

Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome are commonly linked to hand and wrist pain, but these effective holistic solutions can alleviate discomfort.

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Beyond Calcium: Full-Spectrum Bone Health

Nov 27, 2019 08:30AM

Calcium strategies, the right balance of mineral-rich foods, supplements and exercises that increase bone density and muscle mass all help to keep bones strong and fall-resistant.

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Chasing ZZZZZs: How to Put Insomnia to Rest

Oct 31, 2019 08:30AM

Natural, holistic approaches such as acupuncture, massage, diet, exercise, cognitive behavioral therapy, meditation and CBD can help to foster quality sleep without undesirable side effects.

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The Happy Thyroid: Seven Ways to Keep It Humming

Oct 31, 2019 08:30AM

Expert recommendations for simple and effective natural, holistic strategies that can optimize thyroid function and avoid potential health setbacks.

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Celebrating Chiropractic Awareness Month

Oct 01, 2019 12:00AM

Our nervous system controls the function of all organs and systems in our body as well as the function of our muscles and joints. Most of the time, we ignore our nervous system until we have a problem. But when the pain signal turns on, like the engine light in our car, we are forced to wake up and pay attention. Then we usually do whatever we can to turn off that irritating pain signal (engine light) with pain relievers, and when it’s really bad, we may go to get the pain (engine light) checked out.

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Mouth Matters: A Holistic Approach to Oral Health

Sep 30, 2019 08:30AM

Holistic dentistry takes into consideration the connections between basic oral care and the overall health of our vital organs affected by the buildup of pernicious bacteria in our gums.

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Spinal Solutions: Chiropractic Care Yields Unexpected Results

Sep 30, 2019 08:30AM

Optimal chiropractic care treats the whole person from the inside-out, starting with the nervous system, allowing practitioners to address many conditions that transcend typical expectations.

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Energy Medicine for Enduring Health

Sep 01, 2019 12:00AM

Lifestyle changes like clean eating, moving and connecting to community help a great deal, but also consider energy therapy to support and heal at all levels, making your journey one of joy rather than pain—aging gracefully, indeed.

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Age-Defying Bodywork: How to Turn Back the Clock

Aug 30, 2019 08:30AM

The key to keeping body and mind young may lie in the therapeutic modalities of bodywork, including massage, energy work, acupuncture, shiatsu and reflexology.

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Venous Rising: Natural Help for Varicose Veins

Aug 30, 2019 08:30AM

Varicose veins can cause pain, cramping, itching, swelling and lead to blood clots and poor circulation. Here are natural strategies to alleviate symptoms and prevent them from developing.

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Healing Harmonies: Music As Medicine

Aug 15, 2019 11:27PM ● By Marlaina Donato

Music not only raises our spirits, it also reduces pain, lowers inflammation, dials down anxiety, bolsters immunity, and boosts creativity, the latest studies show.

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Quit Smoking to Avoid Rheumatoid Arthritis: Another Reason to Stop

Aug 15, 2019 11:21PM

In a 30-year study, women that quit smoking sharply reduced their risk of developing seropositive rheumatoid arthritis, which can cause joint deformities and disability.

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Use Probiotics to Shed Pounds: Reduces Body Weight and Fat Mass

Aug 15, 2019 11:20PM

Probiotics significantly reduce body weight and fat mass, concluded a Chinese meta-review of 821 obese and overweight people.

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Fluorescent Findings: Artificial Light Tied to Inflammation

Aug 15, 2019 11:19PM

A new study found that fluorescent lights increase inflammation in the tissues and organs of animals.

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Bad Air: Pollution Harms Mental and Physical Health

Aug 15, 2019 11:19PM

Air pollution not only shortens lives, it makes psychotic experiences during adolescence more likely, new research shows.

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Get Eyes Checked to Detect Early Alzheimer’s: Optometry's Link to Brain Health

Jun 28, 2019 11:38AM

New infrared technology allows doctors to detect the weakened blood vessels at the back of the eye associated with early Alzheimer’s.

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Take B12 to Help With Parkinson’s: Vitamin Slows Progression

Jun 28, 2019 11:38AM

The common vitamin B12 may help slow the progression of both hereditary and non-hereditary Parkinson’s Disease, new studies show.

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Try Cordyceps to Strengthen the Lungs: Medicinal Fungus Helps COPD Patients

Jun 28, 2019 11:38AM

The Chinese medicinal fungus cordyceps improved lung function, exercise endurance and quality of life in people with chronic lung diseases.

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Sleep Better and Feel Happier With Probiotics: Healthy Bacteria Helps with Mood and Rest

Jun 28, 2019 11:38AM

Italian students that took probiotics for six weeks were less depressed, angry and tired than those in a control group.

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Toning the Vagus Nerve: Relief for Pain, Anxiety and Inflammation

Jun 28, 2019 11:37AM ● By Marlaina Donato

This major nerve, which runs between the brain and the gut, regulates inflammation so powerfully that toning it can protect against many health threats.

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Nature’s Toolbox: The Key to Prostate Health

May 31, 2019 11:11AM ● By Melanie Laporte

About one in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, yet the disease can be warded off using holistic approaches that establish a healthy gut and robust immune system.

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Take Magnesium to Optimize Vitamin D: Levels Out Absorption

May 31, 2019 10:47AM

Magnesium increases Vitamin D absorption in people with low levels and lowers absorption in people with excessive amounts.

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Brain-Savers: Smart Strategies for Preventing Dementia

May 31, 2019 10:46AM ● By Melinda Hemmelgarn

Despite the growing prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease, no drug cures exist–but experts believe more than a third of cases can be prevented with lifestyle changes that also may help delay or reverse its progression.

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Toxic Legacy: Breast Implant Warriors Unite

Apr 30, 2019 01:45PM ● By Linda Sechrist

Women in growing numbers are joining together to deal with the long-term, serious health threats posed by saline and silicone implants.

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U.S. Heart Disease on the Rise: News Numbers on Americans With Cardiovascular Disease

Apr 30, 2019 10:46AM

An estimated 48 percent of American adults have cardiovascular disease, but about 80 percent of the time the disease can be prevented with precautionary medical care and lifestyle changes.

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Mindfulness May Ease Menopausal Symptoms: Reduces Irritability, Anxiety and Depression

Apr 30, 2019 10:46AM

Women in menopause that are mindful and nonjudgmental of their thoughts are less irritable, anxious and depressed, says the Mayo Clinic.

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Selenium and CoQ10 Provide Lasting Benefits: Reduced Cardiovascular Mortality Risk

Apr 30, 2019 10:46AM

Twelve years after a study ended, senior participants that had taken CoQ10 and selenium had lowered their cardiovascular mortality risk more than 40 percent.

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Smoking Bans Lower Blood Pressure: Local Restrictions Improve Health for Citizens

Mar 29, 2019 10:54AM

Non-smokers in areas that have banned smoking in public space have lower systolic blood pressure.

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Curcumin Boosts Fertility in Men: Increases Sperm Count and Motility

Mar 29, 2019 10:54AM

In a 10-week study, infertile Iranian men that took curcumin experienced a significant increase in sperm count, concentration and motility.

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Probiotics Ease Bipolar Disorder: Supplements Aid in Mental Health

Mar 29, 2019 10:54AM

Hospitalized bipolar patients that took probiotic supplements upon release were three times less likely to re-enter the hospital than those given a placebo.

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Stress May Be Worse in the Evening: Increases Later in the Day

Mar 29, 2019 10:54AM

Faced with stress, cortisol levels rise strongly in the morning but not in the evening, suggesting that the human body is more equipped to deal with stress early in the day, say Japanese researchers.

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The Art of Healing: Creative Therapy Aids Recovery

Mar 29, 2019 10:53AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Therapy that combines music, art, dance, theater and writing is helping people heal from trauma, autism, panic attacks, addictions and chronic conditions like PTSD.

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Meditation and Music Slow Cellular Aging: Mindfulness Combats Memory Loss

Feb 28, 2019 10:49AM

Doing a chanting meditation or listening to classical music can alter biomarkers associated with cellular aging and Alzheimer’s disease in adults with early memory loss.

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Lemon Balm Lowers Blood Pressure, Reduces LDL: Herb Helps Patients with Chronic Stable Angina

Feb 28, 2019 10:49AM

Taking three grams a day of powdered lemon balm for two months significantly improved the condition of Iranian patients with chronic stable angina.

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Rose Hip Reduces Cold Symptoms: Lowers Chances of Occurrence and Severity

Feb 28, 2019 10:49AM

Danes that took two grams of liquid rose hip during the winter had 13 percent fewer colds and less coughing, headaches, stiffness and fatigue when they did get sick.

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Pine Bark Soothes Prostate: Extract Improves Symptoms of BPH

Feb 28, 2019 10:49AM

Italian men with benign prostate hypertrophy that took 150 milligrams a day for two months of a pine bark extract significantly improved in urination frequency, urgency, intermittency and nighttime occurrences.

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Light Pollution Disturbs Sleep: Outdoor Brightness Contributes to Insomnia

Feb 28, 2019 10:49AM

A study of 52,027 South Koreans found that those exposed to high levels of artificial outdoor light at night were more likely to have sleep issues and take sleeping pills.

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Healing From Genetically Altered Foods: Another Reason to Go Organic

Feb 28, 2019 10:48AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Some doctors are finding that their patients' health improves when they avoid GMOs, which are found in up to 80 percent of non-organic foods.

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Bitter Melon Eases Knee Pain: Relieves Osteoarthritis Symptoms

Jan 31, 2019 12:07PM

Patients with knee osteoarthritis who took a bitter melon supplement for three months had significantly less pain, lower analgesic use, and reduced body weight and blood glucose levels.

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Harmful Bacteria Linked to Certain Showerheads: Inhalation of Steam Leads to Lung Infections

Jan 31, 2019 12:07PM

Mycobacterium that lurk in showerheads are more often found in homes using municipal water, using plastic showerheads, and in certain regions of the country.

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Zinc Combo Fights Aging Diseases: Protects Against Oxidative Stress

Jan 31, 2019 12:07PM

When Zinc combines with certain antioxidant compounds found in tea, coffee and other foods, it produces a type of enzyme that prevents the oxidative stress linked to such diseases as dementia and cancer.

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Ashwagandha Normalizes Hypothyroid Levels: Traditional Ayurvedic Herb Balances Thyroid

Jan 31, 2019 12:07PM

Eight weeks of ashwagandha supplementation effectively normalized the serum thyroid levels of women with subclinical hypothyroidism.

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Walnut Leaves Improve Diabetic Health: Lowers Blood Pressure and Body Weight

Jan 31, 2019 12:07PM

Type-2 diabetes patients who took an extract of walnut leaf for eight weeks lost weight and had lower systolic blood pressure.

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Amazing Embrace: The Healing Power of Hugs

Jan 31, 2019 12:06PM ● By April Thompson

Hugs not only feel good, they also boost the immune system and release healing, feel-good hormones.

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Holy Basil Fights Tooth Infection: Indian Herb's Healing Properties

Jan 31, 2019 12:06PM

The herb reduced infection levels in children following root canals, which could help avoid antibiotic reactions and overuse.

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