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Guide to Speedy Natural Cures for Sore Muscles—No Drugs Needed
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Guide to Speedy Natural Cures for Sore Muscles—No Drugs Needed

December 16, 2014

When you have sore muscles from sitting too long…exercising too hard…an injury…or a medical condition, you might automatically reach for…

DIY Acupressure—The “Medicine Cabinet” You Always Have With You
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DIY Acupressure—The “Medicine Cabinet” You Always Have With You

December 9, 2014

Even on a good day, you can suddenly be struck by some annoying malady—aches and pains, a leg cramp, a…

Bottom Line Guide to Healthy, Happy Holidays!
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Bottom Line Guide to Healthy, Happy Holidays!

December 2, 2014

Holiday season is the best and worst time of the year. On the plus side there are parties, lovely traditions,…

What Whole-Body Vibration Therapy Can Do for You
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What Whole-Body Vibration Therapy Can Do for You

Harold Merriman, MPT, PhD | October 23, 2014

There’s been a lot of buzz (pun intended) lately about whole-body vibration (WBV) machines. They’re new, improved takes on the…

Do Fitness Trackers Actually Work?
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Do Fitness Trackers Actually Work?

Jung-Min Lee, PhD | October 16, 2014

Can a relatively inexpensive little device that you wear actually tell you how much exercise you're getting and how fit…

There’s a Type of Fat That Babies Have…
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There’s a Type of Fat That Babies Have…

George King, MD | October 6, 2014

Here's why you need it, too Fight fat at all costs! For decades, this has been the prevailing message from…

5 DIY Tests That Could Save Your Life
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5 DIY Tests That Could Save Your Life

David L. Katz, MD, MPH | September 18, 2014

Try these easy self-checks of your heart, lungs, hearing and more… If you're conscientious about your health, you probably see…

Be a Health Geek…
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Be a Health Geek…

David B. Agus, MD | September 8, 2014

Sometimes you need to go all out to take good care of yourself! When it comes to staying healthy, you…

Guide to Acupuncture: What It Does
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Guide to Acupuncture: What It Does

August 7, 2014

Acupuncture works. An impressive amount of scientific research proves how beneficial it is for a wide variety of ailments and…

What Acupuncture Skeptics Should Know
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What Acupuncture Skeptics Should Know

Maiken Nedergaard, MD, DMSc | August 6, 2014

Next time you hear someone scoff at acupuncture, enlighten him or her by sharing some fascinating new information about adenosine,…

Stay Cool and Beat Bug Bites
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Stay Cool and Beat Bug Bites

Jamison Starbuck, ND | July 30, 2014

Summer is meant for having fun, so there's no reason to let the usual hot-weather culprits interfere with your good…

Get Hypnotized, Get Healthier
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Get Hypnotized, Get Healthier

Benjamin Kligler, MD, MPH | July 10, 2014

Hear the word “hypnosis” and you may think of a stage show—a guy in a turban dangling a pocket watch…

Hypnosis: Drug-Free Help That Really Works
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Hypnosis: Drug-Free Help That Really Works

July 10, 2014

If you'd rather not swallow pills for your chronic pain or insomnia…or you’re looking for a natural way to keep…

Testosterone Helps Prevent Heart Disease, Diabetes and More—And It’s Not Just for Men
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Testosterone Helps Prevent Heart Disease, Diabetes and More—And It’s Not Just for Men

Chris D. Meletis, ND | July 8, 2014

The sex hormone testosterone gives a man his beard, deep voice and sex drive. It also may give all of…

How to Beat the Post-Lunch Slump
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How to Beat the Post-Lunch Slump

Jennifer Mielke | July 7, 2014

For most of us, afternoon fatigue sets in around 3 pm. You might want to down a large latte (or…