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Solutions for a Sluggish Thyroid: Keying in on Iodine

Apr 29, 2016 10:01AM ● By Kathleen Barnes

Low energy, slow metabolism, poor immunity—if this sounds all too familiar your thyroid may be what’s ailing.

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Fracking Fluids Found Toxic to Health: Linked to Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity

Mar 31, 2016 09:48AM

Yale researchers have found 157 chemicals in fracking fluids that are linked to developmental and reproductive toxicity, including arsenic, benzene and mercury.

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Nature’s Colors Aid Focus and Accuracy: Breaking for Beauty is Beneficial

Mar 31, 2016 09:48AM

Taking 30-second computer breaks to view a photo of a flowering meadow on a rooftop helped college students focus longer and make fewer errors.

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Mercury Use Linked to Dentists’ Tremors: Shaky Hands and Arms Associated with Exposure

Mar 31, 2016 09:48AM

Dentists that use higher amounts of mercury in their practice are 10 percent more likely to develop tremors of the hands and arms.

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The ‘Dirty Dozen’ of Cancer-Causing Chemicals: Most Notorious Known Carcinogens

Mar 31, 2016 09:48AM

By avoiding certain plastics, foam products and certain seafood, we can strategically lower our exposure to the worst carcinogenic chemicals, reports the Environmental Working Group.

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Farm-to-Hospital: On-Site Farms Grow Organics for Patients

Mar 31, 2016 09:47AM ● By Judith Fertig

Hospitals—infamous for poor-tasting and less than healthful food—are beginning to use on-site farms and greenhouses to boost patient nutrition and community well-being.

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Magnolia Bark Knocks Out Head and Neck Cancer Cells: Extract Shows Promising Results

Feb 29, 2016 03:55PM

In laboratory experiments, honokiol, a magnolia bark extract, halted the grown of cancer cells of the mouth, larynx, tongue and pharynx.

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Probiotics Reduce Aggressively Negative Thoughts: Supplement for a Healthy Attitude

Feb 29, 2016 03:55PM

A seven-species probiotic taken by healthy Dutch subjects for four weeks noticeably reduced attitudes of aggression, hopelessness and rumination.

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Metal and Mineral Imbalances May Produce Migraines: Trace Element Level Disturbances Could Cause Attacks

Feb 29, 2016 03:55PM

Frequent migraine sufferers were found to have high levels of heavy metals and low levels of other vital minerals in their blood.

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Channel-Surfing Couch Potatoes May Lose Cognitive Skills: Excessive TV Viewing Linked to Cognition

Feb 29, 2016 03:54PM

People that as young adults watched lots of TV and barely exercised had significantly lower cognitive skills later in life.

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Losing Pancreatic Fat Reverses Diabetes: Stabilizing Insulin Production

Feb 29, 2016 03:54PM

After gastric band surgery and adopting a healthier diet, obese patients lost weight; but they also lost 0.6 grams of pancreatic fat and began producing normal amounts of insulin.

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The Eyes Tell Our Story: How Integrative Doctors See Into Whole-Body Health

Feb 29, 2016 03:54PM ● By Linda Sechrist

Doctors schooled in functional medicine and other holistic approaches use eye exams to detect underlying conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes.

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Bifidobacteria Probiotic Fends Off Colds and Flu: Supplement Leads to Fewer, Less Severe Illnesses

Jan 29, 2016 10:07AM

British college students given a bifidobacterium probiotic for six weeks during stressful final exams had significantly fewer and less severe cases of cold and flu.

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Your Mouth Tells a Story: Functional Dentistry Connects Oral Health to Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease

Jan 29, 2016 10:06AM ● By Linda Sechrist

A whole-body approach to dentistry goes beyond treating tooth decay to exploring the links between oral bacteria, jaw musculature and diseases such as hypertension and dementia.

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The Rise of Functional Medicine: New Paradigm Gets to the Root Cause of Disease

Dec 29, 2015 05:25PM ● By Lisa Marshall

Instead of focusing on symptomatic diagnoses of heart, liver, respiratory or other conditions, functional medicine looks deeply into our personal history and the body’s interlinked systems to heal the whole person.

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Vitamin E and D Supplements Hinder Alzheimer’s and Falls Among Elderly: Healthy Additives for Seniors

Dec 29, 2015 04:22PM

The progression of Alzheimer’s was slowed in patients taking vitamin E, and falling was reduced by half for those taking vitamin D.

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Leave Them at the Door: Shoe Soles Harbor Risky Bacteria: Footwear's Harmful Germs

Dec 29, 2015 04:22PM

A third of homes in a University of Houston random study were contaminated with an antibiotic-resistant bacteria, apparently tracked in by shoes.

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Sunlight Reduces Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: Natural Vitamin D Yields Protection

Dec 29, 2015 04:22PM

People living in sunny regions have about one-sixth the rate of pancreatic cancer as those in cloudy climes.

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Feel Young, Live Long: Perceived Age Can Affect Longevity

Dec 29, 2015 04:22PM

British scientists report that seniors that feel at least three years younger than their chronological age have almost half the early death rate of those that say they feel more than a year older.

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Good Reasons to Try Acupuncture: Thousands of Studies Show Healing Results

Dec 29, 2015 04:22PM ● By Kathleen Barnes

Research reports how acupuncture is particularly powerful for back pain, headaches, allergies and digestive problems.

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Digital ‘Blue Light’ Reading Disrupts Sleep Rhythms: Power Off Early for a Restful Night

Nov 30, 2015 09:48AM

Immersing ourselves in a tablet or computer before bedtime disturbs sleep patterns and may change our body’s natural circadian rhythms.

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Spirituality is Beneficial for Cancer Patients: Strong Belief System Aids the Ill

Nov 30, 2015 09:48AM

Cancer patients with strong religious or spiritual beliefs experience fewer symptoms, lower anxiety and distress, and stronger social health, researchers find.

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Meditation Linked to Telomere Integrity in Cancer Patients: Mindfulness Helps Recovery

Nov 30, 2015 09:48AM

The chromosomal decline common in breast cancer is averted when patients either do yoga and meditate or participate in a therapy support group.

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Heavenly Scents: How to Make Your Own Natural Oil Fragrances

Nov 30, 2015 09:47AM ● By Kathleen Barnes

Using essential oils to blend your own distinctive fragrances, we both tap into their healing powers and avoid the toxins found in most commercial perfumes.

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Dangers in the Cosmetic Bag: Choose Safe and Healthy Natural Beauty Aids

Oct 30, 2015 10:31AM ● By Kathleen Barnes

Made-in-USA cosmetics commonly include toxic ingredients banned in the European Union; a nifty phone app can help us know when to take a pass.

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Ingrown Nails Linked to Over-Trimming: Take Caution When Cutting

Oct 30, 2015 09:59AM

When nails are trimmed too closely—especially on big toes and thumbs—the risk of having ingrown or abnormally shaped nails increases.

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Cloves Inhibit Cancer Growth: Powerful Medicinal Spice

Oct 30, 2015 09:59AM

Clove extract stopped the development of ovarian, cervical, liver, colon breast and pancreatic cancers in recent Chinese lab experiments.

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Natural Facial Essentials: Few Skincare Product Labels Tell the Whole Story

Oct 30, 2015 09:59AM ● By Linda Sechrist

No official standards exist for ‘natural’ or ‘organic’ skincare products with the single exception of USDA certified organic, but we can learn to give our skin the TLC it needs.

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Brain-Lymphatic Discovery May Hasten Science: Neurological Connection to Immune System

Sep 30, 2015 09:25AM

Scientists have found a set of lymphatic vessels that directly connect the brain to the immune system, opening new dimensions in disease research.

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Colon Cancer Linked to Gut Bacteria: Study Finds Connection

Sep 30, 2015 09:25AM

Two nasty strains of gut bacteria significantly increase the chances of getting colon cancer, University of Minnesota scientists have found.

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Non-Natural Painkillers Double Depression Risk: Opioids Affect Mental Health

Sep 30, 2015 09:25AM

Large doses of opioid medication significantly increase the danger of depression, a Veterans Administration study has found.

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Natural Mood Boosters: Safe Alternatives to Antidepressants

Sep 30, 2015 09:24AM ● By Kathleen Barnes

Non-pharmaceutical approaches have proven to be highly effective in lifting the darkness of depression without drugs’ side effects.

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Choose Happiness: Four Tips to Flip the Joy Switch

Aug 31, 2015 11:57AM ● By Linda Joy

A recent poll found that only one in three Americans are happy. Here are four ways to rise above our troubles and choose to be happy, regardless of circumstance.

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Smog Increases Stroke Risk: Polluted Air Raises Health Concerns

Aug 31, 2015 09:55AM

Particulates in the air can triple the stroke incidence among people that breathe it long-term.

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Plants Absorb Second-Hand Smoke, Too: Flora Can Take In Nicotine

Aug 31, 2015 09:55AM

Plants absorb nicotine when they are mulched with tobacco leaves or subjected to cigarette smoke.

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Muscle-Building Supplements Linked to Testicular Cancer: Research Finds Raised Risk

Aug 31, 2015 09:55AM

Taking muscle-building supplements, especially when young, dramatically increases the danger of testicular cancer, Yale and Harvard researchers have found.

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Ageless Being: Staying Vibrant in Mind, Body and Spirit

Aug 31, 2015 09:55AM ● By Kathleen Barnes

By adopting simple but profound strategies, we can still feel young, vivacious and frisky as the years roll on.

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Call for Worldwide Protection from Wi-Fi Radiation: Possible Cause of Cancer

Jul 31, 2015 10:19AM

Concerned about links between electromagnetic fields and cancer, 190 scientists from 39 nations are calling for protective guidelines governing exposure.

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Glyphosate Self-Testing Now Available: Check Levels in Tap Water, Urine, Breast-Milk

Jul 31, 2015 10:19AM

A new test available for $119 allows tap water, urine and breast-milk testing for levels of the controversial Roundup pesticide commonly found in food and farm water run-offs.

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The Vaccine Push: Mandatory Laws vs. Personal Choice

Jul 31, 2015 10:18AM ● By Linda Sechrist

As contrasting values vie for attention in the vaccine debate, it’s clear that informed parents make the right choices for their family.

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Manifest Miracles: Tap Into the Field of Infinite Possibility

Jun 30, 2015 10:16AM ● By Deborah Shouse

By consciously switching into a positive mode of being, we open the door to the vast generosity of the Universe.

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Stress Ramps Up Inflammation: Anxiety Affects More than the Mind

Jun 30, 2015 10:14AM

Dwelling on a stressful event—such as a public speaking performance—raises levels of C-reactive protein, an inflammation marker linked to heart disease.

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Mindfulness Meditation Lowers Blood Pressure: Reduces Four Markers of Hypertension

Jun 30, 2015 10:14AM

Just 15 minutes of mindfulness meditation a day lowered four markers of hypertension in a study of 15 African-American men.

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Social Isolation Linked to Earlier Death: Loneliness Just as Damaging as Smoking, Excessive Drinking and Obesity

Jun 30, 2015 10:14AM

A study of 3 million people concluded that people that are lonely and isolated have as great a risk of early death as heavy smokers, alcoholics and the obese.

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Don’t Get Ticked Off: Natural Ways to Avoid and Treat Lyme Disease

Jun 01, 2015 05:43PM ● By Linda Sechrist

As Lyme Disease cases mount, we must arm ourselves this summer with preventive and natural healing strategies.

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Rethinking Recovery: Holistic Approaches to Healing Addictions

May 29, 2015 11:33AM ● By Lisa Marshall

By emphasizing nutrition, exercise, meditation and coaching, new approaches are successfully moving people off habitual drug and alcohol use.

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Hatha Yoga Boosts Brainpower: Improve Cognitive Health

May 29, 2015 10:12AM

In just two months of three-times-a-week yoga classes, older adults improved their cognitive functions, reaction times and working memory.

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Acupuncture Treats Prostate Enlargement: Natural Alternative to Treat Symptoms

May 29, 2015 10:12AM

Chinese researchers report that acupuncture and a prescribed heat therapy were 89 percent effective in treating symptoms of benign enlarged prostate.

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Antisocial Insects: Natural Ways to Keep Crawling Critters Away

May 29, 2015 10:12AM

Ants won’t bother your picnic or barbecue if you use natural materials like cinnamon and garlic to keep them at bay.

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Pain and Depression Ebb with Flotation Therapy: Float Your Worries Away

May 29, 2015 10:12AM

After floating twelve times in sensory-deprivation tanks, Swedish subjects reported less depression, lower pain and better sleep.

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Acupuncture Increases Quality of Life for Allergy Sufferers: Alternative Solution for Seasonal Symptoms

Mar 31, 2015 10:22AM

Hay fever sufferers receiving acupuncture plus medication reported a better quality of life than those only receiving drugs.

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Why Hire a Health Coach?

Dec 27, 2013 09:08PM ● By Beth Schupanitz

“Health coaching” is a term that is being used more and more all the time.

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Hormonal Balance for Gorgeous Skin

Apr 27, 2013 08:41AM ● By Kassandra Kuehl

When hormones are balanced, the result is a clear, radiant complexion. Many of us, however, are plagued by dull, dry and sagging skin and conspicuous skin markings, or wonder why we suddenly have more acne than we did as teens.

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EFT Tapping for Weight Loss

Dec 27, 2012 01:04PM ● By By Laurie Phillips

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), or meridian tapping, uses simple phrases and gentle tapping on the same meridian points on the body that are used by acupuncture.

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Antibiotics and Essential Oils: Modern Miracle Medicines

Sep 30, 2012 01:24PM

Antibiotics have a purpose and they can be miracle medicines. They are used to kill or inhibit the growth of infectious or pathogenic org...

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Joyful Connections: Healing Body, Mind and Spirit

Aug 31, 2012 10:33AM ● By Beth Davis

Joyful Connections in New Brighton is a healing center providing services and classes in New Brighton, MN.

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Meditation Made Easy: Simple Tips for Health, Happiness and Peace

Jan 31, 2011 01:34PM ● By Sally Kempton

Meditation can counteract the negative effects of acute and chronic stress, lower high blood pressure and help to bring the body back into balance. Here is how to start a regular practice.

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Breathe In, Breathe Out: Three Exercises For Better Health

Nov 01, 2009 01:00AM ● By Amber Lanier Nagle

Most of us are oblivious to our breathing habits and do not breathe correctly. The road to better health may well be just a few breaths away with these 3 breathing exercises.

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Get Good ZZZs: Natural Solutions to Help Cure Sleeplessness

Jun 01, 2009 02:00AM ● By Amber Lanier Nagle

Natural sleep-inducing habits and remedies that may be just as effective as sleep aids at facilitating better rest.

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