Stop fretting! It’s normal! Studies show that food intake increases before menstruation in women. Metabolism can jump up as well, up to 16 percent. The hormone progesterone that’s released before menstruation causes the body to heat up and expend more energy, resulting in a need for more fuel. If you’re like the average women,...
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Good nutrition is the bedrock for lifelong health and it begins in childhood. Healthy eating can stabilize children’s energy, sharpen their minds, and even out their moods. Below are some simple steps that parents can take to instill healthy eating habits in their kids. By encouraging healthy eating habits now, you can make a...
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When you think of licorice, do you think of that delicious black candy that we all love so much? Well, it is a candy…and it IS delicious. However, true licorice is an herb…and it has quite a few qualities that makes it REALLY good for us. Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a flavorful herb that...
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So, everyone tells you that you should take it, but what exactly can fish oil do for you? Well, let me tell you… Fish oil is made from the tissue of oily fish, such as salmon, tuna, mackerel, herring, and lake trout. Fish oil contains important omega-3 fatty acids, most notably EPA and DHA. ...
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On a cold, rainy day like today, what could be better than curling up on the sofa with a good book and a nice cup of tea?… Did you also know that nice relaxing beverage also has lots of health benefits as well? There are different types of teas you can use to improve...
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Aloe Vera is one of the only known natural vegetarian sources of the vitamin B12. Numerous studies have shown that aloe vera is a general tonic for the immune system, helping to fight all kinds of illness. The juice is said to soothe digestive tract irritations such as colitis, ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome. ...
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Studies have shown a strong link between high fiber diets and a longer life. Specifically, subjects tested who ate a diet rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables were less likely to die of cardiovascular disease, infectious disease, and respiratory disease. A high fiber diet was also associated with fewer cancer risks in men,...
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Dieters have always been told that eating a big breakfast prevents you from feeling hungry later. Well, maybe it’s time to rethink that statement. German researchers studied the food intake of 280 obese adults and 100 of normal weight. The subjects kept records of everything they ate over two weeks, and were carefully instructed...
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Tis the season when everyone wants to get back in shape. It is what you do BEFORE and AFTER you work those muscles that is just as important as the work out itself. PRE-WORK OUT TIPS: The hardest part about getting in shape or bodybuilding is getting into the habit of going to the...
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Soy milk provides benefits beyond being a milk replacement for people who are unable to drink cow’s milk. Soy milk is high in protein and contains more fiber than cow’s milk, among other benefits. Let’s begin at the beginning… How exactly is soy “milk” made? Soy milk is made from beans. The beans are...
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Do you dream of being the perfect body on the beach that heads turn to stare at as you walk past? Well, NOW is the time to start planning. You CAN have that body. It is just a matter of eating well and exercising. Now. Let me introduce myself. My name is Heather Clark...
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This Saturday, December 11th from Noon to 2pm, Crystal Carlson from Nutrilite will be here at the store providing samples and information on several new products. Nutrilite products offer the best of both nature and science. Nutrilite plant concentrates are made from the finest natural ingredients grown according to sustainable farming principles. Nutrilite ensures...
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(NaturalNews) The health benefits of eating pomegranates are numerous, and a new study presented at the American Society of Nephrology’s 43rd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in Denver, Colo., has discovered yet another. According to the report, the potent antioxidant profile of pomegranates helps to reduce inflammation, prevent damage caused by oxidative stress, and...
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(NaturalNews) The memory and mind-destroying disease known as Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are often seen as terrifying consequences of aging that strike out of the blue — and supposedly little can be done to prevent or treat these horrible conditions. But while Big Pharma has consistently failed to come up with drugs...
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READING, England—In a study of healthy humans, a drink high in cocoa flavanols showed a prebiotic effect, increasing both lactobacilli and bifidobacteria, while reducing bad bacteria in the gut. The University of Reading researchers noted because cocoa flavanols undergo limited absorption in the small intestines, so they amply reach to the large intestines, where...
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