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5 Tips to Help You Stick To Your Exercise Plan

5 Tips To Help You Stick To Your Exercise Plan

At the start of every year thousands of Americans vow to get in better shape… But after a only a few weeks, or maybe even months at the gym, many fall off the exercise bandwagon and go back to living a sedentary lifestyle. This pattern repeats year after year, and according to the Centers for [...]

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The Truth About Fluoride Infographic

The Truth About Fluoride {Infographic}

The dental carries prevention myth, regarding fluoride as benefit to our teeth, is one of the best lies of all time. Fluoride is in no way good for our teeth, in fact it is the reason we see discolored spots or small holes on people’s teeth, known as fluorosis. But the damage fluoride has on our [...]

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What do I do about restless legs syndrome

What to Do About Restless Legs Syndrome

Restless Legs Syndrome can be very problematic for adults and even children, too. The Facts About Restless Legs Syndrome: It affects up to 10% of the population. There are more than 5 million people who suffer from the more moderate or severe forms of RLS. Twice as many women suffer from RLS as men. More than [...]

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Why Acure Organics Personal Care Products Rock!

Honestly, I started using Acure Organics’ Moroccan Argan Stem Cell Shampoo & Conditioner because I liked the look of their bottles. I’m a designer – what can I say!? But, when I realized it was the only shampoo & conditioner around that doesn’t use water as a first ingredient, I was sold! Actually, Acure doesn’t [...]

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Five Overrated Heart Health Myths to Ignore!

February is all about heart health and there’s plenty of advice out there from the mainstream medical community on how best to take care of your heart. Over the years you’ve heard a number of recommendations on how to avoid a heart attack. Here are five myths you’ve been hearing for years and why we think they’re [...]

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Are Food Allergies Making You Fat?

Are Food Allergies Making You Fat and Sick?

Feeling tired? Feeling fat? Feeling not-so-great? Thursday, Feb. 7th, clinical nutritionist, Kimberly Neher, MS, will be speaking about the impact a food allergy (sensitivity) can have on your weight and your health. If you’re feeling lousy or have difficulty losing weight, you’ll want read Kimberly’s post! I’m Eating Healthy, So Why Am I Overweight and [...]

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Detox has weight loss benefits

How Detox Helps You Lose Weight

Your body uses fat to protect itself from toxins. The more toxins you accumulate, the more fat you have. Carrie Louise Daenell, ND wrote a great article, featured on the American Association of Naturopathic Physicans website, explaining how toxins make you fat. When you carry toxins—excess stress hormone and inflammation—your body seeks to protect you [...]

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Allergies & Sinus Issues

Allergy Elimination, is it Possible?

According to Dr. Dan Thibodeau of Appleton, Wisconsin, you may get permanent freedom from allergies simply by getting a natural, drug-free and painless treatment called Muscle Response Testing (MRT). To find out what Dr. Thibodeau, who has more than 22 years experience, has to say about eliminating your allergies – keep reading this post straight from the [...]

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Breast Cancer Awareness {Infographic}

Cancer stinks. Personally, I’ve had 11 people in my family with 16 different types of cancer. My sister battled a rare sarcoma when she was a baby and lost her arm to the disease when she was only 5 years old (no pity please, she’s perfectly normal). My point is, cancer is cruel! With October [...]

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Spare A Thought For Iodine

Every effort I make to improve my health seems to throw up new hurdles – take the case of iodine… I live in the Midwest and have been trying to reduce my salt intake. However, my saltshaker is actually my most consistent source of iodine, an essential element for the health of my thyroid. And [...]

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