health tips
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How to Tell if You’re Toxic
Reposted from October 7, 2015 Do you ever get headaches, swelling or regular fatigue? While most people tend to view these as ailments and treat them individually, often times, these are actually symptoms of an underlying issue. Toxicity is more common than ever with the processed foods we eat and chemicals we use and that are in our environment. To follow are common
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Studies Show Calcium Doesn’t Strengthen Bones
There are no bones about it– this may be time to ditch the dairy for “strong bones” along with some of your Calcium supplements I grew up on dairy because I was told I needed it for strong bones. However, for the past 10 years or so, I generally have not eaten dairy because of the lack
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Does Fat Really Make You Fat
No fat. Low fat. We’ve all been conditioned to think that these words lead to good health. The truth is that we NEED fat. Yes, the saturated fats such as meat, dairy products, some oils (olive and coconut) and tropical plants (coconuts and avocadoes). In fact, when you eat fats as part of your meal,
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For Equal Rights–Presenting the Pink Pill
Not so pretty in pink. In a demand for equality in a “solution” for sexual dysfunction in women, the FDA just approved a highly questionable drug called ADDYI (flibanserin). You’re in luck only if you are: pre -menopausal (menopausal or post-menopausal women need not apply) do NOT wish to drink alcohol–EVER NOT on the pill, NOT taking antidepressants, NOT taking some common antacids and many
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Why You Should Do This In The Buff
Do you want to: Lose weight? Have better skin? Sleep better? Lower blood pressure? Enhance your relationships? Dr. Michael Breus, aka the “Sleep Doctor”claims that sleeping in your birthday suit can give you these benefits and more. Right now, only 12% of our population partake, but perhaps more should give it a try. First, melt off the fat while you snooze.
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Spot a Stroke by Acting FAST
It was pretty scary. My Uncle was playing tennis with his friends and he felt dizzy all of a sudden. His friends drove him home right away, but thankfully my Aunt realized there was more to it and rushed him to the Emergency Room. It turned out that he got there in the nick of time. There is
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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