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06 Aug 2014
Give It A Go!
As a naturopath, I often hear “Oh, I have tried such-and-such (a product, a treatment, a modality) and it didn’t work for me.” When I was studying to be a naturopath, if a patient would tell me something along these lines I would believe them without question, but now with years of experience behind me,
06 Aug 2014
Yoga Poses For Anxiety And Stress
by Elizabeth Seward – Staff Writer You’ve probably heard by now that yoga can reduce anxiety and help those who practice to reduce stress. I personally learned that a regular yoga practice could help me to manage anxiety and stress years ago. That anecdotal evidence was backed up when I came across other people who
05 Aug 2014
Managing Andropause Naturally
As women experience menopause, the cessation of periods which they’ve been experiencing monthly over the course of their adult life, their hormonal changes have many effects on their moods, sex drive, energy level and even many aspects of their appearance. Though men do not experience periods they do experience similar drops in hormone levels and
05 Aug 2014
Healing Melon-Cucumber Detox Drink
If you have been neglecting your diet lately and feel bloated or sluggish from all the unhealthy food you ate, then I have the perfect solution for you to get your health back on track. Although drinking lots of water will help you to flush out most toxins and waste materials, there are many other
05 Aug 2014
The 5 Best Supplements You’re Not Taking
There are handful of supplements — like saw palmetto, garlic, black cohosh or probiotics — that get heavy attention in the popular media because of the healthful effects they can have on conditions like prostate growth, cardiac trouble, menopause or poor digestion. While these supplements certainly deserve their laurels, there are others available that are
05 Aug 2014
Is swimming good for arthritis?
Exercise is perhaps one of the most critical need when you are diagnosed with arthritis; it is also beneficial as it helps to reduce your risk of later developing it. The Arthritis Foundation suggests that those suffering from arthritis should perform exercises to stretch and strengthen their muscles, while throwing in some aerobics. Swimming combines
05 Aug 2014
8 Reasons You Should Start Eating Eggs
Eggs are among the foods that been considered as “Superfoods”. Eating more eggs is a super way to boost your health condition as they are packed with rich nutrients. Here are reasons why you should eat eggs regularly: They’re loaded with vitamins A single boiled egg contains: -Vitamin A (6% of the RDA) which is
05 Aug 2014
Top 7 Health Benefits of Pomegranate
According to doctors, pomegranates are one of the healthiest foods you can eat. Why? Read on to see why nutrient-rich pomegranates are worth adding to your diet. 1. Essential Nutrients This dark red fruit holds several essential nutrients. One pomegranate contains about half the vitamin C you need each day, and it fulfills half of
05 Aug 2014
5 Best Alternatives to Honey
If avoiding honey in the diet, it may seem like there are not a lot of choices out there for a natural sugar substitute that will avoid the health risks of refined table sugar on one hand and artificial sweeteners on the other. The good news is that there are actually a number for healthy,
05 Aug 2014
7 Ways to Avoid Snacking at Night
We are all guilty of indulging in some late-night snacks once in a while, but for some of us it is a nightly habit that is sabotaging our weight and health in general. There are a lot of reasons we snack at night, but whether it’s out of boredom, a bad habit or from actual
