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Don’t Let Contaminated Kitchen Knives Make You Sick
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Don’t Let Contaminated Kitchen Knives Make You Sick

Jennifer L. Cannon, PhD | June 23, 2014

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has come out with a startling report. After scouring more than 10 years’…

How to Stop Feeling Cold—Just Using Your Mind
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How to Stop Feeling Cold—Just Using Your Mind

Tim Wildschut, PhD | June 16, 2014

I hate feeling cold—and unfortunately, I feel that way a lot. You, too? Sure, some physical activity can dispel a…

6 Medical Problems Hypnosis Is Proven to Help
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6 Medical Problems Hypnosis Is Proven to Help

Marc I. Oster, PsyD | June 2, 2014

It's Not Hooey! Don't confuse medical hypnosis with the flamboyant stage shows that feature a swinging watch, a performer in…

Scientists Tracking Path Between Emotions and Health
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Scientists Tracking Path Between Emotions and Health

June 2, 2014

Look to Chinese Medicine for Links Between Mind, Emotion, Body Organs and Disease It’s interesting to see that the concepts…

Yin-Yang Foods that Make You Feel Better
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Yin-Yang Foods that Make You Feel Better

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | May 29, 2014

Did you know that in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), it’s not just the nutrients in a food but also the…

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…