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Processed Foods Giving You Skin Problems?

If you haven’t transformed your diet, and your health, by cutting out processed foods and you experience frequent acne breakouts or other skin problems, instead of turning to a prescription medication for help you might want to take another look at what you’re eating. Continue reading


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Veggie Burgers: This “Health Food” Might Be Hiding a Neurotoxin

Millions of vegetarians nationwide turn to veggie burgers and soy products as alternatives to meat, thinking they are making a healthy and ethical decision. While this is partially true, veggie burgers and soy carry their risks, and all veggie burgers are not created equal. Luckily, a little bit of research can help you sort through the dangers and make educated choices for you and your family. Continue reading


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Aluminum in Your Deodorant? Check The Ingredients Now

Putting on deodorant each day is typical in nearly everyone’s morning routine with most people not thinking much about the act at all. But should we be considering the risks of this seemingly mundane task? Continue reading


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Don’t Be Tropically Impaired! Get The Magical Benefits of Coconuts

You probably already know that coconuts taste delicious but are you aware of the many amazing benefits this fruit offers to our health? Pacific Islanders refer to the palm tree as “The Tree of Life,” believing that coconuts are the cure for all illness. There is little doubt that they have a nearly magical effect on the body, inside and out. Here is a look at a few of the great benefits of coconut. Continue reading


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Less Invasive Ways to Determine Appendicitis

Knowing that you have appendicitis can be tricky; the initial discomfort mimics many other ailments, from stomach cramps to the flu. But if it goes undiagnosed, the risks are real.

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Hypnosis Proves Healthy, Safe Alternative for Menopausal Women

While many do not understand the powerful action of hypnosis, this alternative treatment has been used to treat a variety of different health ailments for many years. The process of hypnosis puts the patient in a very deep psychological state where the subconscious mind can receive messages and actually relay these messages to the physical body. Continue reading


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The Flu Shot Controversy: Know Your Facts First

This season the flu came early and in some states it’s hitting harder than it has in the past. Only 32% of Americans received vaccinations according to a survey conducted in mid-November and because the odds of the vaccine working are close to a 50/50 chance, the virus is spreading like wildfire. Continue reading


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Cancer Busting Benefits of IP6

An anti-cancer molecule found in rice bran extract also known as inositol hexaphosphate (IP6) has proven to be an effective agent against the growth of cancer cells. And, because IP6 is derived from nature and found naturally in every living cell of the body, extensive studies confirm that IP6 is non-toxic and has no side effects. Continue reading


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5 Natural Health Tips for Flu Season

There is no question that flu season is upon us. There are lots of ways to naturally prevent getting the flu if you are willing to be diligent and consistent. Continue reading


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Monk Fruit Is a Natural Sweetener, Nectresse Is Not

While processed, artificial sweeteners are not the best option for sweetening your coffees or teas, there are alternative, natural sweeteners. But buyer beware, many of the large, artificial sweetening companies are starting to produce what they call “natural sweeteners.” The makers of Splenda have introduced a new sweetener called “Nectresse” which they claim is is made from monk fruit. This begs the question, what the heck is monk fruit? Continue reading


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