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Your Hormones May Be Out of Whack—and You Don’t Even Know It: Men, This Can Happen to You, Too
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Your Hormones May Be Out of Whack—and You Don’t Even Know It: Men, This Can Happen to You, Too

Alicia Stanton, MD | April 3, 2014

When it comes to hormonal changes, women get the most attention. But hormones have a profound effect on the health…

The 6 Things to Do If Your Spouse Is Sick
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The 6 Things to Do If Your Spouse Is Sick

Dan Shapiro, PhD | January 9, 2014

Your attitudes and actions have a dramatic effect. If your spouse were diagnosed with cancer or some other life-threatening illness,…

Strength Training for Seniors (Beginners, Too)—No Gym Needed
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Strength Training for Seniors (Beginners, Too)—No Gym Needed

Cedric X. Bryant, PhD | December 10, 2013

Being strong is essential for good health and vitality. Here is an easy muscle-building routine suitable for seniors and newbies. Best…

How to Detox from Anesthesia
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How to Detox from Anesthesia

Michael Murray | June 26, 2013

Easy ways to bounce back quickly… Most adults are familiar with that woozy state that occurs after undergoing anesthesia for…

The Wilen Sisters’ Home Remedies that Work Better than Drugs
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The Wilen Sisters’ Home Remedies that Work Better than Drugs

June 7, 2013

The Wilen sisters have been using home remedies all their lives, and for the last quarter century, they've been researching…

Protect Your Pancreas!
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Protect Your Pancreas!

Jerry R. Balentine, DO | April 23, 2013

This crucial gland can be damaged by certain drugs, infections and more. Pancreatitis is a condition that most people associate…

Death by Toothpick? Why You Need to Watch What You Swallow
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Death by Toothpick? Why You Need to Watch What You Swallow

Michele Molinari, MD | March 15, 2013

“Oh, no!” my mother-in-law gasped when I started to stick some toothpicks into the plateful of hors d’oeuvres I was…

Why Deep Breathing Really Does Help with Hot Flashes (Despite What That Study Said)
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Why Deep Breathing Really Does Help with Hot Flashes (Despite What That Study Said)

Andrew Rubman, ND | March 1, 2013

For a woman, tearing off her own clothes may seem like perfectly understandable behavior when she’s in the grip of…

The Hormone That Helps Heartburn: Melatonin
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The Hormone That Helps Heartburn: Melatonin

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | October 22, 2012

We tend to think of melatonin, often called the “sleep hormone,” in terms of—you guessed it—sleep. So what does melatonin…

Why Sucking In Your Stomach Harms Your Health
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Why Sucking In Your Stomach Harms Your Health

Steven Weiniger, DC | October 9, 2012

Three Steps to Adjust Your Posture for Great Health Do you suck in your stomach? Or maybe the better question…

Health Risks in Indoor Swimming Pools
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Health Risks in Indoor Swimming Pools

Susan D. Richardson, PhD | October 3, 2012

Swimming can be great exercise, but be careful where you dive in. New research shows that swimming in indoor pools…

Turmeric: Mega Inflammation Fighter
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Turmeric: Mega Inflammation Fighter

David Winston, RH (AHG) | September 5, 2012

Turmeric Soothes Stomach Trouble, Prevents Dementia, Fights Weight Gain... and More As Yogi Berra so famously said, "It’s déjà vu…

Dr. Stengler on the Good, Bad and Ugly of Applied Kinesiology
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Dr. Stengler on the Good, Bad and Ugly of Applied Kinesiology

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | August 16, 2012

Is There Value in Applied Kinesiology's Manual Muscle Testing? Admittedly, some of the newly popular alternative therapies seem... well... a…

Speedy Healing
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Speedy Healing

Julie Silver, MD | August 2, 2012

6 Steps to faster recovery from illness or injury At any given time, about 90 million Americans are healing from…

Are You Healthy Enough to Fly?
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Are You Healthy Enough to Fly?

Mark A. Gendreau, MD | August 1, 2012

In-Flight Medical Emergencies Increase In-flight medical emergencies are now more common than ever, with nearly two billion people flying each…