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12 Nov 2014
Lithium, The Longevity Mineral?
Lithium is best known for its role in treating bipolar disorder, but there are other health benefits to this mineral that are frequently overlooked. Lithium is found in all living organisms. Grains, vegetables, and drinking water (depending upon the area one lives in) are all good sources. Its name comes from the Greek word lithos,
12 Nov 2014
10 Herbs for the Thyroid
Thyroid disorders – whether the gland is hyperactive, hypoactive, or enlarged – are common but often misdiagnosed and it can take a while find out what is causing such problems as weight change, fatigue, depression and problems with skin. Before taking any herbs for the thyroid, therefore, it is best to consult a medical practitioner
12 Nov 2014
5 Secrets to Winter Health and Energy
If you are interested in staying healthy – that is, not gaining weight, keeping physically active and avoiding winter illnesses like the cold, flu or bronchitis – during the winter months, you’ve often got your work cut out for you. Shorter, colder days mean fewer sunlight hours for activities like walking, while the winter cuisine
12 Nov 2014
An apple a day could keep obesity away
Washington: An apple a day could help to keep the doctor away, at least as far as obesity is concerned, according to a new study. Scientists at Washington State University have found that non-digestible compounds in apples ? specifically, Granny Smith apples – may help prevent disorders associated with obesity. The study is thought to
12 Nov 2014
Breast cancer survivors may benefit from exercise therapy, acupuncture
Washington: Scientists have offered hope to breast cancer survivors, who suffer from pain and swelling, by offering a set of therapies which would help in increasing their muscular strength and body image. Two new studies from the Abramson Cancer Center and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania offer hope for breast
12 Nov 2014
10 Hidden Ingredients in Meat You Didn’t know about
America is still a meat-eating country for the most part and the meat processing industry is a billion-dollar business. The meat produced from these food factories is marketed as highly nutritious and a great way to get protein and other nutrients like iron that people need to stay healthy. What is not marketed, however, is
12 Nov 2014
Do you trust science, experience or belief?
On the surface, science and experience appear to be far more valid sources than belief when determining what is valid and what is not. But let’s take a deeper look at this, and where the human mind tends to gravitate when faced with these actual choices. First let’s look at science. We have been taught
12 Nov 2014
The dark side of nuts; the missing link to why we’re still sick, fat and tired.
When I first went Paleo, I went a bit heavy on the nuts. I was eating trail mix, making “Paleo” approved desserts with assorted raw nuts, I was eating cashew “cheese”, nut butters, and I was drinking almond milk as my “milk” substitute. Then I felt something wasn’t right, instead of losing weight, I was
12 Nov 2014
Could This Hidden Danger Be Affecting Your Health?
Dr. Diane Meyer discusses infections of the jaw bone and how they can often be a hidden cause of serious health problems. Find out how they occur and what needs to happen to clean them and improve oral and overall health. http://www.ihealthtube.com http://www.facebook.com/ihealthtube …read more
12 Nov 2014
How to Best Guard Your Health in a Fukushima Radiation World
Radiation from nuclear power and now fracking is impacting our food, water, and the air we breathe. The American Cancer Society currently states that one in two men and one in three women will be diagnosed with cancer (often before the age of 65). Not the best odds for the “nuclear” family of four. Every
