Archive for the ‘Natural Health’ Category
Friday, April 29th, 2011
Becoming vegan might seem like a big lifestyle change for you, and it might be a challenging diet to wrap your brain around (well, probably more so your stomach). If you've grown up eating beef, poultry, pork, fish, eggs and dairy, it's going to feel odd planning breakfasts, lunches and ...
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Friday, February 4th, 2011
Our air may now be cleaner, but we also know more about the effects that even moderate amounts of pollution can have on our bodies.
Ozone pollution can cause respiratory problems and aggravated asthma in children, people with respiratory diseases and even healthy adults who are working or exercising outside on ...
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Friday, December 17th, 2010
What do you usually do when you get a paper cut or slice your finger when preparing fruit? When kids or even grownups get hurt, they typically hold the injured part or have someone do the same to help the pain subside. This method can help reduce the pain and ...
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Friday, December 10th, 2010
In the winter, it is still important to continue this activity, especially since your children will probably be restless indoors. If your budget permits, join a health club such as the YMCA. These clubs offer indoor activities like swimming, which can be taken up in the colder months.
Additionally, your children ...
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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010
Children can contract heart disease and have strokes at young ages, and they can also get cardiovascular diseases.
As parents, you need to set strong examples for your children. As with anything, peer pressure can affect how children view good exercise and eating habits.
Children will be more likely to listen to ...
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Friday, November 26th, 2010
International Scurvy Awareness Day is May 2, and it’s meant to spread awareness about this disease because it still exists today. When it comes to protecting your overall health, sometimes it’s just a matter of minding those little things like consuming enough vitamin C.
So what is scurvy? Well, scurvy is ...
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Friday, October 29th, 2010
Do you want to achieve your optimal level of health? Although eating organic and locally grown foods play a factor in your health, it’s just as important to follow that basic advice you were told as a child. To refresh your memory, here are some ways to stay in shape, ...
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Monday, October 4th, 2010
During the autumn, your body can go into shock from the abrupt temperature changes and lack of sunshine. The rainy, cold season makes you want to hibernate, but you still have to wake up and interact with the world, especially you family. It’s so easy for families to pass colds ...
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Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
Isn’t it amazing how your local grocer can provide picture-perfect apples, grapes, celery, etc. time and time again? Well, it’s not magic — it’s the result of toxic chemicals and pesticides. Growing an organic vegetable garden in your back one is one way to reduce your exposure, but if you ...
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Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
Bloodsuckers — the mosquitoes, ticks and fleas that lurk right in the backyard. You’re probably familiar with them, and you might have even had to deal with infestations. These insects can carry a variety of diseases, but the most common we have dealt with are the West Nile Virus and ...
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