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April 24, 2015
Diet & Nutrition
Overview The Nutrition Facts panel provides the nutrition information per serving (1 slice) of Arnold Whole Wheat bread. You can find the panel on the right side of the loaf’s packaging. If you eat more than one slice, multiply the…
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April 24, 2015
Diseases & Health Conditions
The esophagus is the muscular conduit in humans that carries nutrition in the form of food and liquid from the throat to the stomach. Cancer of the esophagus usually originates in the innermost lining of the esophagus, and the malignant…
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April 24, 2015
Living Well
According to Dr. Carolyn Dean, author of “The Magnesium Miracle,” up to 80 percent of the population suffers from magnesium deficiency, a condition which has been linked to more than 20 health problems. The use of topical magnesium oil can…
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April 24, 2015
Weight Management
Overview People who don’t consider themselves elite athletes, but love to bust a move and drop a step, can achieve significant weight loss simply by dancing several times a week. In fact, dance compares favorably to cycling, running, playing basketball…
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April 24, 2015
What Are Good Lower Abdominal Exercises to Do?
The lower ab region is the lower part of the rectus abdominis muscle which starts up by the chest. Exercises that target your lower abdominals are done with the involvement of your legs. They come towards the body in a…
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April 24, 2015
Fitness
Engaging in shoulder stretching exercises is important for anyone who is engaged in sports or lives an active lifestyle. Making a sudden move—on the athletic field or in the home—can result in a muscle sprain or strain, so it’s best…
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April 24, 2015
Diet & Nutrition
Overview Candida is a type of yeast that can infect almost any organ system of the human body. Candida albicans is the most common member of the Candida family. An individual with a Candida infection is suffering from a condition…
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April 24, 2015
Living Well
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often caused by hormonal changes, stress, too much sodium in the body or obesity, all of which contribute to increased adrenaline to the bloodstream. When adrenaline levels increase, the blood pumps more forcibly into…
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April 24, 2015
What Herbs Are Beneficial for Liver & Kidneys?
Many different herbs are used medicinally to support the liver and kidneys, some of which have preventive effects while others have treatment or curative benefits. Certain Chinese traditional herbs are used in protecting the liver from harmful toxins, and many…
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April 24, 2015
Health
Overview William Shakespeare, in “Macbeth,” spoke of the “sleep that knits up the ravelled sleave of care.” It is a time of restoration when your body and mind slow down, a time for your heart to lower its pace to…
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April 24, 2015
Living Well
Damiana, whose scientific name is Turnera diffusa, is noted for its traditional use as an aphrodisiac. A native plant in these areas, it’s been used since ancient times by the peoples of South America and Central America, particularly in Mexico….
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April 24, 2015
Skincare & Beauty
Overview Kinoki foot pads are produced by the New Jersey-based Kinoki Company. The company marketed these pads heavily throughout the early 21st century, claiming they could be used to help detoxify the body. Despite these claims, there is little evidence…
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April 24, 2015
About Microdermabrasion Side Effects
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons states that microdermabrasion involves the process of gently smoothing away the top layer of skin with a diamond-tipped wand. The wand contains microscopic aluminum oxide crystals that target the top skin layer to reveal…
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April 24, 2015
Living Well
Overview Roth and Traditional IRAs are both long-term Individual Retirement Accounts that offer tax advantages to you as an investor. If you fail to follow Internal Revenue Service rules regarding these accounts, you may be assessed taxes and penalties. Both…
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April 24, 2015
Diseases & Health Conditions
The National Institute of Mental Health reports that one percent of the total population receives a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Paranoid schizophrenia is one of the five types of schizophrenia with characteristics specific to paranoid delusions and hallucinations. The exact cause…
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April 24, 2015
Living Well
Overview Whole-life insurance, a type of permanent life insurance that will not be canceled as long as premiums are paid, builds up a cash value that the owner can borrow against or cash in. Cashing in a whole-life policy requires…
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April 24, 2015
Living Well
Overview One of the most common childhood diagnoses, ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, impacts a child’s life at home, in school and with friends. ADHD affects 3 to 7 percent of school-age children, according to the Centers for Disease…
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April 24, 2015
Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Many pregnant women get heartburn, sometimes referred to as acid indigestion or acid reflux. This condition is generally harmless, but it can be very uncomfortable. Fortunately, most cases can be safely treated with over-the-counter remedies, along with simple diet…
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April 24, 2015
Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview A mini stroke, also known as a transient ischemic attack or TIA, results from a temporary blockage of the blood vessels leading to the brain. Mini strokes can be a precursor to more severe strokes and should be taken…
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April 24, 2015
Fitness
The term “free hand” was coined by several fitness professionals, including Rodney Corn of PTA Global. Free hand exercises come in many different forms, from traditional weight-lifting with dumbbells, barbells, and cable pulleys to calisthenics, such as pull-ups, push-ups and…
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April 24, 2015
Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer, affects the lining surrounding the lungs, stomach and heart. Either one area or all three can be affected by this disease. Although inhaling asbestos fibers causes mesothelioma, the onset of the disease usually…
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April 24, 2015
Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Anxiety produces feelings of fear for no apparent reason in those who suffer. Causes of anxiety may be linked to post traumatic stress, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Occupational hazard, race, sex and age may…
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April 24, 2015
Health
While most everyone experiences a stomachache at some point in their lives, abdominal pain that is chronic, persistent or severe can be a sign of a more serious condition, report doctors at Cleveland Clinic. Causes of stomachache range from indigestion,…
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April 24, 2015
Living Well
Whether you’re suffering from fear, uncertainty, disinterest in your current circumstances, exhaustion or are just lonely, Bach flower therapy offers a remedy for what ails you. First created almost 100 years ago by Dr. Edward Bach, these homeopathic formulas contain…
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April 24, 2015
Fitness
Regular physical activity is essential for overall health and longevity, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Investing as few as 30 minutes a day to exercise can help a woman maintain her weight, and improve her energy level…
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April 24, 2015
Skincare & Beauty
Overview Clean and Clear’s Advantage Acne Control Kit is a daily acne treatment program that involves three products. In clinical studies, this kit has proven to be an effective treatment for acne in a relatively short period of time. The…
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April 24, 2015
Fitness
There are no exercises that target the fat on your back or around your midsection. However, there are many exercises that can effectively reduce your general body fat, which also will reduce your back fat and love handles. Aerobic exercise…
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April 24, 2015
Diet & Nutrition
Olive oil, once reserved for “serious” cooks and restaurant chefs, is now found in more home kitchens because of the resounding support among health experts for this heart-healthy oil. In addition to what it does, what it doesn’t do is…
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April 24, 2015
Diseases & Health Conditions
Indian frankincense, known to Ayurvedic practitioners are boswellia, has been used for centuries as a component of traditional Indian medicine. Boswellia sacra, the primary medicinal species of this large genus, grows naturally in arid regions of the Middle East and…
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April 24, 2015
Health
Overview Your heart rate increases as your exercise effort increases. It increases because your working muscles are demanding more energy and oxygen, and your heart responds by pumping blood faster to deliver them. Over time, as you become more fit,…
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