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3 Steps to Bone Health
Establishing strong bones should start young. Did you know that 90% of peak bone mass is reached by the age of 18 in girls and 20 in boys? So it would make sense that we do the most we can to increase bone density in our younger years, as opposed to just trying to prevent it when we are older. Bone is living tissue that changes constantly, with bits of old bone being removed and replaced by new bone. At...
Post on Tue, May 15, 2012 by Paula Gallagher
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DHA Improves Learning in Children With ADHD
Results of a new study in the journal Nutrition have determined that children with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) have increased learning and improved behavior when given DHA everyday. According to the study, these effects were more evident in a subgroup of 17 children with learning difficulties and also included improved spelling, improved ability to...
Post on Mon, May 14, 2012 by Paula Gallagher
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Gifts for Mom
Mother’s Day is around the corner and if you haven’t found a gift for the special mom in your life, here are some ideas to help make shopping a little easier. A cup of tea: With names like Get Gorgeous Be Well...
Post on Wed, May 09, 2012 by Paula Gallagher
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Where Do Flowers Come From?
Did you know that Mother's Day accounts for one-fourth of the floral purchases made for holidays? More than a third (35%) of adults (37% of men; 34% of women) bought flowers or plants as gifts for Mother's Day 2011. That sure is a lot of flower picking. Wonder where all those pretty blooms come from?...
Post on Wed, May 09, 2012 by Paula Gallagher
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Reducing Vaccination Side Effects
The topic of vaccinations is a hot topic, and whether you decide to vaccinate or not to vaccinate is a very personal decision. For those who decide to vaccinate, here are some suggestions to reduce possible side effects. In terms of supplementation, most of the typical protocols prior to vaccination suggest you start 4-6 weeks...
Post on Mon, May 07, 2012 by Paula Gallagher
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Important Supplement for Blood Sugar Balance
The water soluble extract of cinnamon, called Cinnulin PF, has been clinically shown to have a host of health benefits, particularly relating to metabolic syndrome. Cinnulin PF is the only extract standardized for doubly linked Type-A Polymers. In one study (Ziegenfuss, et al 2007) 83% of those given the active Type A Polymers experienced a...
Post on Thu, May 03, 2012 by Margo Gladding
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Some Reasons Why You May Be Binge Eating
It’s 3:00 pm. You’re feeling sluggish and suddenly get an overwhelming urge to eat. You start by telling yourself you’ll make a healthy choice as you quickly assess the options available to you. Before you know it, one bite of something sweet and/or crunchy sets you off on a frenzied binge and the rest is...
Post on Tue, May 01, 2012 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach
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Multivitamins May Reduce Colon Cancer Risk
New research published in the Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology (CJPP) has found an 84% reduction in developing precancerous lesions and tumors when rats were fed a high fat, low fiber diet, with the addition of a multivitamin and mineral supplement. Six groups were fed the low fiber, high fat diet and given different...
Post on Mon, Apr 30, 2012 by Paula Gallagher
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The Mind-Body Connection and the Art of Letting Go
It is very easy to live on auto-pilot, disregarding or not paying much attention to the most important aspects of our lives - those that nourish us from the inside out. Have you ever had a job that didn't mean anything to you? In other words, you were used to this job, you went every...
Post on Wed, Apr 25, 2012 by Carmen Ugas
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An Easy Way to Cut 248 Calories Each Day
People who stay up late and sleep in late tend to eat on average 248 calories more per day than those who go to sleep earlier and get up earlier. Research published in the journal Obesity also found that night owls ate twice as much fast food and half as many fruits as vegetables as...
Post on Tue, Apr 24, 2012 by Paula Gallagher
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