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10 Weeds That Heal
10 Weeds That Heal- Finding cures to common ailments in your backyard: Shepherd’s Purse Cleavers Chickweed Dandelion Groundsel Mallows St. John’s Wort Self Heal Usnea Yarrow
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13 Little-Known Facts About Left-Handers
About 5 to 15 percent of people are left-handed! Interestingly, 4 out of the last 7 U.S. presidents are left-handed: Presidents Obama, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Gerald Ford. Other famous examples of left-handers are: Joan of Arc, Napoléon Bonaparte, Alexander the Great, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. According to a research published in
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Reflexology Ear Chart
Reflexology is a form of alternative medicine that is derived from Chinese traditional medicine and refers to structured pattern of pressure applied to various parts of the body, such as the feet and hands. Ear is another structure that is widely enervated and is believed to be connected to other organs of the body through
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Teething Guide
Teething is the process of new teeth rising or erupting through the gums. Classic signs and symptoms of teething are: Drooling Chewing on solid objects Irritability or crankiness Sore or tender gums The symptoms of teething usually appear 3-5 days before the tooth coming out and disappear as soon as the tooth erupts the skin
Cataract: characteristics and treatment
Cataract is a change in the clarity of the lens in the eye and its clouding that causes a blurry eyesight. Most cataracts are related to aging and are it’s very common in older people. In fact, cataract is a gradual and slow process and it often occurs in both eyes. By the age of
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10 tips for a healthier weekend
10 tips for a healthier weekend 1- squeeze in a longer workout since you have more free time 2- eat like it’s a weekday 3- stick to your usual sleep schedule 4- get outdoors 5- fuel yourself for workday success 6- limit your drinks (alcoholic) 7- plan for relaxation 8- break the on-again,off-again diet mentality
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Health Benefits of Pistachio
Pistachios are among the most beneficial nuts (Pistachios are high in lutein, beta-carotene, and gamma-tocopherol relative to other nuts). Pistachios have a lot of antioxidants! A study by Penn State University that published last year suggested that a heart-healthy diet (like Mediterranean diets) that includes pistachios contributes to the decrease in the serum oxidized-LDL concentration
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Walk your way to better health
More than 6 in 10 people walk for exercise, transportation or even taking out their dogs. The good news is that the ratio of people who walk at least once per week for 10 minutes or more is increasing (from 56% in 2005 to 62% in 2010). The bad news is that less than half
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Asthma Airways
Asthma is a disorder that causes the airways of the lungs to swell and narrow. The symptoms of asthma include cough, increase in mucus, shortness of breath, wheezing and prolonged expiration, increase in carbon dioxide retention, chest tightness and retractions.
Breast Pain
Breast pain (mastalgia), a common complaint among women, is often described as chronic tenderness, sharp burning or tightness in one or both breasts. It may happen occasionally or the pain may persist during the menstrual cycle. Although the pain mostly happens in younger women, but it may happen in any ages, even in postmenopause.
5 Reasons to Drink Green Tea
5 Reasons to Drink Green Tea 1. Contains powerful antioxidants 2. Lessens the risk of cancer 3. Increases rate of fat burned 4. reduces stress 5. It tastes GREAT! To learn more about what tea to drink, click here.
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Sense of Well-Being
Aloha Hawaii! Hawaiians had the highest well-being in the U.S for the last three consecutive years. In fact, Hawaii ranked the highest in the nationwide survey in emotional health (how likely a resident smiles or laughs everyday, or if they have a daily stress or worry) and in healthy behaviors (exercising, not smoking and eating
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Nuts about nuts!
Consuming 1.5 ounces of unseasoned nuts daily as part of a healthy diet may reduce the risk of heart disease. Many varieties improve artery linings and lower LDL cholesterol and are loaded with healthy facts and other beneficial nutrients. Advertisement:
Categories for Blood Pressure
About 1 in 3 adults in the United States has high blood pressure. The main cause of this condition is poor nutrition. Often high blood pressure has no signs or symptoms and therefore it’s often ignored. One may have it for years without knowing it. Unfortunately, during this period, the silent HBP may damage cardiovascular
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Fact about lettuce
The darker the leaf, the more vitamins it contains. Look for spinach, romaine, arugula, and chicory when building a salad to get the most folate and beta-carotene- an antioxidant that helps rid your body of disease-causing chemicals in addition to protecting your eyes and skin.
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8 cups of water a day will…
8 cups of water a day will… Increase metabolism Fill you up Aid in weight loss Flush out toxins Get your healthier skin Reduce risks of certain cancers Help digestion and constipation Relieve fatigue Improve overall health AND ALL FOR 0 CALORIES
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