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Dietary Guidelines Show Need For Supplements

Dietary Guidelines Show Need For Supplements by: Loren Baker The 2005 Dietary Guidelines emphasize getting all of your nutrients from conventional foods, if possible, but also flag the need for some supplemental nutrients."The fact is that many ...

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The Hospioce-Hypnosis?

The Hospioce-Hypnosis? by: Paul Gustafson RN, BSN, CH Social hypnosis goes on all the time. We are constantly bombarded with information and messages targeted for our subconscious minds. Advertisers know that once a message reaches our subconsci...

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Snoring- a Small Change Can Make a Big Difference

Snoring- a Small Change Can Make a Big Difference by: Kevin Meates We all know how annoying snoring can be, both for the snorer and the partner. The effects and seriousness of snoring are becoming more apparent with snoring being linked to condi...

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Carbohydrates: Why Size Matters

Carbohydrates: Why Size Matters by: Laura Turner If I collected a dime for each time I’ve seen or heard the word “carbohydrate” - or picked up a book on the subject, for that matter - I’d be a wealthy woman. And of course we’ve all hea...

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Your Kidney Function Really Matters: A Lighter Look at What You Need to Know to Prevent Adverse Drug Events

Your Kidney Function Really Matters: A Lighter Look at What You Need to Know to Prevent Adverse Drug Events by: Timothy McNamara, MD, MPH When you (or loved ones) are taking prescription or over the counter medications...there is a lot you shoul...

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The Myths and Facts of Vitamin D and Sun Exposure

The Myths and Facts of Vitamin D and Sun Exposure by: Diana ClarkeUnverified reports claiming that unprotected, intentional sun exposure is necessary for Vitamin D formation are getting quite a bit of media coverage lately. Yet, dermatologists s...

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Diabetes Can Be Deadly - Know What To Do

etes Can Be Deadly - Know What To Do by: News Canada (NC)-Food is your body's fuel to provide energy to enjoy an active lifestyle. Healthy bodies produce insulin to convert sugar in the blood into energy. For people with diabetes, the body ...

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An Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure

unce Of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure by: News Canada (NC)-When her twin daughters Lauren and Candace were born, Nicole Nayman wanted to give them the best start in life. Life revolved around caring for her girls and Nicole was eager to pr...

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No More Bad Hair Days : Tips For Clearing Stubborn Dandruff

ore Bad Hair Days : Tips For Clearing Stubborn Dandruff by: News Canada (NC)-Dandruff - that dry, itchy, white flaking of the scalp - affects up to 70% of the population in various degrees of severity. It results from skin cells reproducing too ...

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The Skin care benefits of Azulene

Azulene is a constituent of the volatile oil obtained by steam distillation from Chamomile, Anthemis nobilis (Roman Chamomile), Achillea millefolium (Yarrow), or Tanacetum anuum (Blue tansy), and it is distinguished by it’s spectacular blue colour....

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