A few conclusions: Eating fat doesn’t actually make us fat. It’s the insulin cycle, triggered by eating carbohydrates. The easily-digestible carbs like refined flour, soda, and potatoes are the worst offenders. For weight-loss, a low-carb diet is a lot more effective than a low-fat, high-carb one.
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According to the Guinness Book of Records, the world’s oldest yogi is Ms. Tao Porchon-Lynch and at 93 she is still active and teaching yoga. After decades of dedication, Ms. Porchon Lynch is considered a yoga master by many of her peers and followers, and even with hip replacement, she practices yoga and dance often
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Stretches to Do Before Bed These three stretches are some effective ways to relax, relieve stress and sleep better during nights! They just take couple of minutes and you don’t need any equipments for that. In any of these stretches stay in that position for 30 seconds. Practicing yoga before bed will benefit your sleep
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There is nothing worse than being in pain. Not everyone tolerates pain medicine well, and some people just do not care for medicine at all, so sharing a few with you that are all natural, homeopathic medicine and supplements. That being said, if you have chronic pain, or an acute episode like a broken or
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Support for legalization of marijuana has been growing over the past 40 years- 2011 saw the greatest percentage of Americans in favor of decriminalization ever. But state and federal law-makers are among the minority that favors criminal penalties.
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Drinking tea has many health benefits. In this poster you can learn more about the benefits of white tea, green tea and oolong tea:
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Scott Routley, a 39 year old Canadian man, has been considered in a vegetative state and unable to communicate following a car crash 12 years ago. It’s the first time, ever, that a severely brain damaged patient has been able to communicate according to the BBC story 11/13/12. Neuroscientist Adrian Owen of the University of
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Cold sores, or herpetic lesions, are caused by Herpes Simplex 1 or 2, HSV 1 is associated with facial sores, HSV 2 with genital sores, either infection can leave sores in either place. HSV can be spread by sharing eating utensils, razors, towels, and kissing. Genital herpes can be spread to the face by oral sex,
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Reflexology is the art of massage and an ancient alternative medicine therapy, came out of China and Egypt. Foot reflexology or foot massage is among the most popular alternative therapies and is practiced in many parts of the world. Reflexology is based on the concept that stimulating specific points on the feet, hands or ears
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This calendar, provided by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows major international awareness days, weeks and months and listing health observances: For a larger view, click on the poster.
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Dwayne Godwin is a neuroscientist at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Jorge Cham draws the comic strip Piled Higher and Deeper at www.phdcomics.com.
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Even when food additives come from plants they can be harmful to your body. Anything unnatural and/or in a highly concentrated chemical state is something to stay away from. Remember nature delivers food as a nutrient complex, not as an isolated nutrient. Statistics show that the average American household spends 90% of their grocery budget
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Top 5 Health Benefits of Raisins: Anti-Aging: Raisins are great source of antioxidants Anti-Hyperglycemia: Raisins help to stabilize the blood sugar levels. Better Digestion: Raisins are good source of fiber and helpful in digestion Bone Health: Raisins contain different minerals for the bone health Dental Health & Cancer: Raisins have oleanolic acid and are helpful
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Many people all around us are struggling with infertility. Infertility can a silent hell. People do not talk about infertility issues like they would if they had a physical condition or other stressful circumstance in their life. Many times a couple choose to walk the road of infertility alone, discussing it only with their doctor.
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Did you ever wonder what hurts a person? I bet you know how a person can hurt you. I am fairly sensitive, no, I am a big crier. My feelings get hurt fairly easy, and I can cry and be hurt for a long time. Not for no reason, but sometimes, maybe it’s a big
These awesome veterans have had awesome dogs to be their support person, they are now matching veterans, firefighters, EMT’s, and policemen with these dogs from shelters. Everyone needs a non-judgmental friend to listen, dogs do that. Please watch this heartwarming video:
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You’re sick, tired, miserable, sore, stuffed up. So is it a cold? Is it ‘flu? Here is an awesome poster that shows the symptoms of each one. When you’re sick get plenty of rest, plenty of fluids, and if you are sick, please stay home, don’t give it to everyone at work, the store, etc.
