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Good Health in Your Spice Rack

Sage , whether fresh or dried, has a strong flavor that makes it a good choice for hearty, slow-cooking foods such as roasts and stews. Sprinkle it on squash or sweet potatoes too. Sage tea soothes...
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Fish Lowers Stroke Risk

Eating fish can reduce the risk of stroke, but fish oil supplements do not appear to offer the same protection, according to new research. After reviewing 38 studies involving nearly 800,000 people,...
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Go Nuts for Health!

The more you hear about the dangers of a diet high in saturated fats (think red meat and full-fat dairy foods), the more you may think about changing your eating plan. But products labeled "fat-free...
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Getting Clean Can Be A Dirty Business

Here's a familiar morning routine: You stumble into the shower, lather up your hair, massage in conditioner, soap up your body, and possibly get foamy with a shaving cream. You rinse off and step out...
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Meet Your Microbiome

Next time you put a fork of food in your mouth, consider its effects on the trillions of beneficial bacteria that call your body home. These bacteria outnumber your human cells 10 to 1, and they have...
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Want Your Soups to Sing? Follow these 10 Steps!

Whether you’re making Classic Tomato Soup, Garden Gazpacho, or Rice Congee Soup, it helps to remember that soup is a forgiving dish, making it one of the best ways to experience the magic of cooking...
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Exercise Tips for People with Fibromyalgia

We all know how important exercise is for health. However, for those suffering with the disabling pain of fibromyalgia, exercise can actually set you back. "Because of the energy crisis that occurs...
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Asthma Triggers and Remedies

If you have asthma, you probably have allergies too.
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Six Plant-Based Foods You Should Try Today

The glorious thing about plant-based eating is that your grocery store or farmer's market is full of an incredible array of foods, flavors, and textures that are just waiting to be discovered. Even a...
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Ignite Your Fat Burning Torch With Smart Fats and Supplements

Most of you are probably familiar with hormones like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, growth hormone and thyroid. But I'll bet you've never considered one of the most important fat...