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9 Spices and Herbs That Can Immediately Improve Your Health

Eating the right food is essential to your good health. We all know that, and yet sometimes we resort to eating processed or fast food because it’s convenient. What you may not know is that some of the things in your spice rack can add essential nutrients to your diet...

Recipe: Vegetable Lovers Chicken Soup

Diets that are rich in potassium, magnesium, fiber and lower in sodium are great if you have a blood pressure concerns. Potassium helps your kidneys filter sodium through your urine, as a result, helps lower your blood pressure. Keep in mind that canned vegetables...

Why Are Allergies Worse in the Fall?

Allergies are a common ailment in people around the world. In the United States alone, more than 50 million people suffer from allergies. Allergic reactions occur when your immune system reacts to a substance – pollen, for example – as if it were an invader. The...

12 Effective Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure

High blood pressure has become an epidemic. The American Heart Association published a Statistical Fact Sheet in 2013 stating that 1 out of 3 people suffer from hypertension (the medical term for high blood pressure), over 78 million Americans. If it’s left untreated,...

6 Foods That Positively Impact Your Thyroid Health

Have you been neglecting your thyroid health? You may have been if you haven’t been getting the right nutrients in your diet. The thyroid gland is responsible for producing the hormones that regulate your metabolism, digestion, heart, muscles, moods, and heart...

Recipe: Yellow Pepper and Corn Salad with Turmeric Dressing

Salads are one of the simplest and healthiest choices for a meal you can eat. They are high in fiber which can lower cholesterol and prevent constipation, the fiber will also help you feel fuller which can lead to weight loss. Most salads will include a variety of...

What Happens to the Brain as We Age?

During our life, our brain alters more than any other part of the body. From the moment the brain begins to develop, its complexities go through a constant range of growth, change, and loss. With normal aging, all of our systems go through a rate of decline. This...

Recipe: Peacock Vegetables

Bright, bold and delicious produce—corn, beans, tomatoes, zucchini and more—flavor these fresh vegetable recipes for appetizers, main dishes, salads, and sides. Such a well-rounded dish to add to your summer bbq and/or potluck with family and friends. Packed with...

8 Great Foods for Summer Nutrition

Summertime is almost over so you need to take advantage while it lasts.  Classic summertime foods like a slice of watermelon or a glass of iced tea are great choices to keep you healthy. Fruits and vegetables are in season during the summer months, so take advantage...

Can Fruits and Vegetables Boost Psychological Well-Being?

We grew up hearing it, from our doctors, nurses, teachers and Sesame Street.  The info has been given to us verbally, in writing and courtesy of the ever-evolving Food Pyramid. We now know that we should eat AT LEAST 2 cups of fruits and 2-3 cups of veggies daily. We...

What is Heart Disease and is it Preventable?

The term Heart Disease actually refers to a variety of conditions that affect heart function and include: Coronary Artery Heart Disease-affecting the arteries to the heart Valvular Heart Disease-affects valve function and how they regulate blood flow through the...

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7 Delicious Foods That Lower Cholesterol

We all know that some of our favorite things to eat can cause your cholesterol numbers to look bad but, did you know that there are actually some foods that will LOWER your bad cholesterol and raise your good cholesterol? You may be surprised to see how many of these...

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10 Natural Weight Loss Boosters

We know that eating right and exercising will help you to lose weight, but there isn’t anything wrong with getting a little help.  There are a number of natural ingredients found in everyday foods that, when used regularly, will out-do even the most popular diet fad....

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Unbelievable Tip for Fighting Stress

A good massage can help loosen up tense, painful muscles, increase your range of motion, boost your circulation and reduce stress levels. All while helping you relax and decompress for an hour. Stress is a risk factor that can worsen symptoms in a number of chronic...

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6 Reasons You Need to Shop at a Farmers Market

With the public’s desire to eat healthier and be more organic increasing daily, Urban Farms and Farmer’s Markets are even more popular now than they were even 5 years ago.  And, when you think about it, what is better than produce that has been picked at its peak...

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Good Sugars vs Bad Sugars

Contrary to popular thought, not all sugars are bad for you.  Some sugars play a key role in a balanced diet.   The trick is knowing which sources are good and which are bad. How Many Sugars Are There? First, let's break down how your body gets sugar.  Our diets...

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4 Little Known Benefits of Healthy Fats

In a world, full of people obsessed with dieting and weight loss, saying the word “fat” can cause them to run for the hills. However, what many people do not realize is that fats, especially polyunsaturated fats, are essential for optimal health. When eaten in...

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Q & A 7: Any tips to get rid of my nail fungus?

From time to time we come across questions from our customers that we feel would be beneficial for all our followers.  We’ve decided to share these questions with you as well as the answers we have provided for them.  Hopefully, these questions and answers will prove...

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6 Tips for Natural Hair Growth

Our hair is made up of a protein known as keratin that is produced in the hair follicles. As the follicles produce new hair cells, old ones are pushed out of the surface of the skin. Don’t panic if you find a few stray hairs on your hairbrush from time to time. Adults...

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7 Tricks to Keep Your Nails Healthy

  Who hates having disgusting, dirty, fragile nails?  Me too, nothing worse than not being able to exhibit healthy looking nails. There was a point in time where I was quite the nail biter, it wasn’t until one of my aunts smacked my hand right into my gums causing...

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Q & A 6: Can Omega-3’s also help increase energy?

From time to time we come across questions from our customers that we feel would be beneficial for all our followers.  We’ve decided to share these questions with you as well as the answers we have provided for them.  Hopefully, these questions and answers will prove...

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5 Delicious Foods That Improve Mental Health

Everyone has heard of eating to lose weight, improve heart health, or reduce the risk of diabetes. There are a variety of physical benefits associated with eating well, but what about mental benefits? When you think about brain-boosting activities, complex and...

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