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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(NaturalNews) Most food and dietary supplement studies evaluate the effects of a single item on health, which ultimately fails to properly identify how different foods works together with one another to promote health. But a new study out of Lund University in Spain has found that eating a variety of health-promoting foods has a...
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A 12-week London study was recently conducted involving 58 type 2 diabetics with hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels over 7 percent. Hemoglobin A1c is a marker for long-term glycemic control in diabetics. After 12 weeks on 2g of cinnamon per day, study subjects had significantly lower HbA1c levels, as well as significantly reduced blood pressures...
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FRIDAY, Oct. 15 (HealthDay News) — For overweight children, losing just a little weight can significantly lower their blood pressure, according to researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine. High blood pressure, or hypertension, in children sets the stage for complications later in life, such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes, they noted. “The...
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Nuts in general are a great whole food packed with protein, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, fats and other important nutrients that the body needs to maintain good health. And a new study out of Pennsylvania State University (PSU) further confirms this, having found that walnuts — and walnut oil in particular — help to reduce...
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Herbs are often used to help lower and control blood pressure levels in high-risk individuals. A variety of herbs can be taken as herbal supplements made into a tea or even added as ingredients to a soup. This article will take a closer look at the effect of herbs on lowering blood pressure. View...
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Music can move us to tears, help us feel calm or comforted, or inspire us to action. The rhythmic sounds of nature (think of waves breaking on a beach) can bring us into balance. Now researchers are learning more about how music and sound directly affect the healing process. View Article
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July 20, 2009 — An apple a day is said to keep the doctor away, but orange juice may be good at the job, too. An antioxidant in orange juice called hesperidin improves blood vessel function and helps lower a person’s risk of heart disease, researchers report. View Article
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Hi Everyone! I’m Maggie and I’m excited to be joining the Triangle Vitamins team! I just moved to the Chapel Hill area from upstate New York, where I was born and raised. Some of my favorite things are writing, working out, listening to music, and good cornbread.
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Protect yourself against colds, allergies, heart disease—even cancer—with these 23 easy immune-boosting strategies. You may never get sick again! The secret to lifelong health is simple: a strong, firing-on-all-cylinders immune system. And, strengthening it is within your control. If you choose to take care of it every day, your immune system will reward you...
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New research from Canada found that proteins in the common garden pea may provide a natural remedy against high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease (CKD). The pea protein could be used as a natural food product such as an additive or dietary supplement to help the millions of people worldwide that suffer from...
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Mexican Hearts of Palm Salad with Avocado Dressing & Baked Tortilla Strips This colorful salad can be a starter for four or a meal for two. The baked tortilla strips add a satisfying low-fat crunch and the black beans are a good source of cholesterol-regulating fiber and lean protein. The avocado dressing is loaded...
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