health info
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Why You Need To Bathe In This
Reposted from March 19, 2015 Who knew Epsom Salts could do so much? Epsom Salt Baths are one of the great ways to detoxify the body, get rid of headaches, soothe muscles and even help decrease inflammation. Epsom salts consist of magnesium and sulfate. Magnesium is crucial to our bodily functions and is now one
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Dietary Guidelines Change Regarding Cholesterol
Reposted from February 19, 2015 It’s all over the news–yes, you can eat the WHOLE egg now as studies show that cholesterol in food does not necessarily lead high cholesterol and to cardiovascular disease. The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee just declared that cholesterol is “not considered a nutrient of concern for over-consumption.” Finally, it’s time
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Tips to Keep Your Food Fresh Longer
Reposted from February 4, 2015 How often do you buy food just to see it go bad before it gets eaten. Check out these food saver tips to help keep your food fresh longer. Bananas Put saran wrap around the stems of the bananas to keep them from going bad Bread Of course you can
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Is This Really Health Food?
Reposted from January 28, 2015 Soy has long been believed to be a health food. For many vegetarians, it’s their main source of protein. It’s also been touted as a milk alternative and even the base in some baby formulas. Soy, furthermore, has been popularized due to its being a main staple for centuries as
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Do We Need to Take Vitamins?
Reposted from December 18, 2014 I am asked this question all of the time. Hundreds of years ago, our ancestors never took vitamins and they seemed healthier without the hundreds of diseases that seem to plague today’s society. This is true. They got most of their nutrition from their food. These days, however, we can’t
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I’m Coconuts For This
Reposted from December 10, 2014 I love coconut oil. It’s the fat that can make you thin as well as energize you. Yes, this saturated fat makes you thin. It’s very easy for your body to digest as it doesn’t need to be broken down like other fats. This way, it is immediately absorbed and
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The French Paradox
Reposted from December 3, 2014 The French Paradox I was lucky enough to “cross the pond” over the Thanksgiving holiday to visit my daughter who is studying abroad in London. (Rachel is actually turning 21 today-Happy Birthday!) We ended up in Paris where not only the language was different, but the culture as well. A
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You’ll Need a Cold Shower For This
Reposted from October 29, 2014 Get that blood flowing. Improving blood circulation has so many benefits. The blood is what carries oxygen and nutrients to your cells and organs. The better the movement of blood, the more nourishment your body will receive thereby enhancing your immune system and even your lymphatic system. First, the body
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Effective Way to Relieve Stress
Reposted from November 14, 2012 Many of us have lost 2 weeks of our lives due to Sandy. The unfortunate are still dealing with the aftermath. Sure, we should just move on and pick up where we left off. Sounds simple enough but sometimes it’s hard to hunker down and focus with the stress of
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Are You Overweight or Have Difficulty Losing Weight?
Are You Iodine Deficient? Are you overweight, or do you have difficulty losing weight? Do you get cold easily or have a consistently low body temperature? Do you have problems with dry skin, or hair falling out? Do you suffer from a lack of energy? Do you often feel depressed or lethargic? Have you ever