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FDA Warns of Fractures with Osteoporosis Drugs

October 14, 2010
By Staff Writer
FDA Warns of Fractures with Osteoporosis Drugs

WASHINGTON (AP) – Government health officials warned doctors and patients Wednesday about an increased risk of thigh fractures with a widely used group of bone-strengthening drugs. The Food and Drug Administration said patients taking bisphosphonate drugs such as Fosamax and Boniva appear more likely to suffer a rare type of fracture of the femur....
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Vitamins for Brain Health

October 10, 2009
By Maggie Martin

Those who read the story of Daniel Tammet, a few years ago, were totally stunned. We watched in jaw-dropping astonishment as Daniel Tammet calculated to the hundredth decimal, all in his mind and within a few seconds. Incredibly, he can also learn a new language in just one week. Scientists believe that once they...
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Magnesium: The Natural Stress Reliever

July 26, 2009
By Maggie Martin

If someone told you that your stress level could go from 300 to 0 with a boost of magnesium, you probably wouldn’t believe them, but you might buy a hefty bottle of magnesium supplements the next time you were in the vitamin and natural health section. Since magnesium is a part of your cells...
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Mineral Bath for Pain Relief

April 17, 2009
By Maggie Martin

Mineral bath is another effective natural remedy to get relief from arthritis pain. As everybody are aware of the fact that minerals are one of the essential elements required for a healthy life. When these minerals like sodium, calcium, sulfur, magnesium are used with bathing water forms excellent therapeutic baths. Naturally also there are...
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Frankincense

April 17, 2009
By Maggie Martin

Frankincense is one of the oldest known fragance and homeopathic treatment. It has been traded on the Arabian Peninsula and in North Africa for more than 5,000 years. Frankincense was found in the tomb of the ancient Egyptian King Tutankhamen, who died over 3,332 years ago. Frankincense is often used in various traditional medicines...
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Magnesium

April 7, 2009
By Maggie Martin

Magnesium is involved in the formation of bone and teeth. It is also vital for nerve conduction and muscle contraction, plus activates enzymes that aid in the release of energy from food. It helps control blood pressure, regulate body temperature and maintain the acid-base balance in the body Natural Food Sources Almonds, avocado, banana,...
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Calcium for Weight Loss

March 20, 2009
By Maggie Martin

Boosting calcium consumption spurs weight loss, according to a study published in the most recent issue of the British Journal of Nutrition, but only in people whose diets are calcium deficient. View Article
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