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Build Health: Cut Through The Calcium Hype

Build Health: Cut Through The Calcium Hype by: William R. Quesnell The initial success of penicillin generated an assumption which has stuck with us as a cultural belief in the Quick Technological Fix. That assumption is: A single variable can b...

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The "Environmentally Friendly" Lawn

"Environmentally Friendly" Lawn by: News Canada Organic or conventional fertilizer? (NC)-A well-maintained lawn acts like a giant air filter, constantly removing pollutants and carbon dioxide, and replenishing the oxygen supply. A lawn is a valu...

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Kick The Habit

As the name aptly implies, a nicotine patch is an adhesive patch that's impregnated with nicotine so that when the patch is attached to a persons' skin [usually the upper arm], nicotine will be absorbed into the bloodstream via the skin, gi...

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Don't Blame Me If I'm Fat!

As a society, we tend to be quick to judge those who are overweight, assuming that they are simply lazy and lack self-control. However, the reality is much more complex than that. While lifestyle choices such as diet and exercise certainly play a rol...

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Are Glyconutrients for real?

Are Glyconutrients for real? by: Karen Walker If glyconutrients are for real, why aren't they all over the news? Why haven't we heard about this before? These are just a couple of the skeptical questions encountered when sharing the li...

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Unsung Benefits of Breastfeeding

Unsung Benefits of Breastfeeding by: Philip J. Goscienski, M.D. From the Stone Age until just a few generations ago, human infants’ only sustenance was mother’s milk, but modern infant formula seems to be an adequate substitute. After all, i...

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Loose A Pound

Loose A Pound by: Sergios Charntikov Loose a pound of fat… what does it take? Not eating for a day? Not eating for a week? Eating less? How much less? Professionals say that it takes 3500 calories in order to loose One Pound of fat you stored ...

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Acne

Acne is a common skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by the appearance of pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads on the face, chest, and back. The condition can be frustrating and embarrassing, leading to low se...

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Atkins & Low-Carb - Part 3

Continued from Part 2. A common criticism of the Atkins and low-carb diets is that they are high in saturated fat and cholesterol, which could increase the risk of heart disease. However, recent research has shown that this may not be the case. A s...

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Treadmill: Learn How To Make Optimum Use of a Treadmill

Treadmill: Learn How To Make Optimum Use of a Treadmill by: Jasdeep Singh Treadmills serve your purpose 24/7 and 12 months a day despite of snow, sun or rain. Without any doubt, treadmills have great utility. Half an hour walking on treadmill ke...

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