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Naprapathy: The Holistic Treatment that Relieves Your Aches and Pains

If you suffer from aches and pains on a regular basis you may have tried many ways to find relief . . . and often to no avail. And, if you’ve had to turn to prescription or over-the-counter pain-relief methods, you may also have experienced unwanted side effects in addition to little relief. Well, a new, more “natural” option may be your answer: naprapathy. Keep reading for more information on this alternative pain-relief technique!

The Not-So-New Super-Herb: Astragalus

Chinese Traditional Medicine has used Astragalus, an amazing herb that balances and improves the immune system, for thousands of years. Those in the western world have been widely ignorant of this fantastic and powerful herb and are now “rediscovering” Astragalus. Keep reading to find out the many benefits of this not-so-new super-herb.

New Study Shows Probiotics Reduce Cholesterol

Probiotics seem to be all the rage these days, and for good reason! They have a number of potential health benefits, including improving digestive health and possibly preventing colon cancer. And now there’s one more reason to introduce probiotics to your diet: a recent study showed that a diet combining soy and probiotics significantly reduced harmful lipids. Keep reading for more information on the increasing powers of probiotics, and probiotic supplements such as Bacteral.

What's Making You Fat? 3 Hidden Culprits To Be Aware Of

Losing weight is perhaps one of the most difficult endeavors to undertake.  Whether you’re male or female, it can seem like an impossible task at times.  And often, one assumes that if someone has gained weight, he or she is eating too much and/or not exercising.  The truth is that there are many possible, underlying causes for your weight gain, and many are beyond your control. Here are 3 hidden culprits you may not be aware of . . .

Is Someone You Love Becoming More Forgetful?

Do you constantly ask yourself, “Did I forget something?  I know I did.”  Or do you know someone who frequently says "Oh dear, I'm having another senior moment." If so, it may be time for memory boosting supplements.  There are a lot to choose from, so keep reading to learn more about which supplements work best to help you boost your memory.

Researchers Warn Against Tamiflu for Children

If you’re worried about the upcoming flu season, and perhaps even more critical the potential swine flu pandemic, then you may be reaching for popular medicines such as Tamiflu. But is that option really safe? Especially when it comes to your children? Keep reading to find out what researchers are saying about this popular flu “remedy.”

The Dangerous Heavy Metal Threat That’s Harming Your Health

You’ve likely become aware of threats from a number of “everyday” items. These include mercury, vaccines, microwave ovens, fluoride in your water, x-rays, and electromagnetic smog, just to name a few. However, the threat of uranium is yet unknown by many . . . perhaps you included. Keep reading to find out more about this potentially harmful toxin.

Probiotics: What they Are and Why You Need Them – Part 2

Probiotics -- whether they are dietary supplements or foods that contain live, non-disease-causing bacteria normally found in the body -- have been shown to provide numerous benefits to your overall health. There is currently great enthusiasm for foods and supplements such as Bacteral that contain probiotics, and this enthusiasm is evidenced by the amount of commercials on television promoting such products. If you’re not familiar with probiotics, keep reading to find out some of the specific benefits you can gain from introducing probiotics into your diet.

Chocolate Drastically Reduces Death Rate in Heart Attack Survivors

There is exciting news for chocolate lovers! The September issue of the Journal of Internal Medicine reports the results of a new study, which indicates that heart attack survivors who eat chocolate two or more times a week reduce their risk of perishing from heart disease by three times over those that live an anti-chocolate life.

Great Health Every Day? It's Easy, Eat Your Greens

Can you remember sitting at the dinner table and your mother repeatedly telling you to “Eat your greens!”?  Did she really know the nutritional value of these foods or was it just so food (and money) wouldn’t be wasted? Well, it was probably a little of both . . . but the fact remains: those greens have a TON of nutritional value! Eating five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables is recommended per day, but according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, less than nine percent of American adults are meeting or exceeding that recommendation.  So what kinds of “greens” should you be getting on a regular basis? Almost all veggies have tremendous nutritional value, but some carry more than others. Keep reading to find out which ones . . .