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Menopause and Estrogen

Menopause and Estrogen by: Cathy Taylor As we age, is the loss of estrogens what causes the onset of peri-menopause and finally, menopause? For women, menopause is a direct result of the loss of estrogens in the female anatomy. The ¨E¨, as it ...

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Go Ahead… Toss the Starfish!

Go Ahead… Toss the Starfish!  by: Paul Shearstone There is an old story that tells of a man walking along a beach when up ahead in the distance, he catches sight of another man acting strangely. As he gets closer, he notices the man is picking...

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Ways to Maximize Vitamin Absorption

Ways to Maximize Vitamin Absorption by: Nitin Jain 1. Do not refrigerate vegetables and fruits (raw and uncut) for more than two days. 2. Do not go by the advertisements that show refrigeration slowing down loss of nutrients from fruit. It can&a...

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The Maharishi Ayurveda Approach to Allergies with Nancy Lonsdorf M.D.

The Maharishi Ayurveda Approach to Allergies with Nancy Lonsdorf M.D. by: Nancy Lonsdorf M.D. Allergies: The Ayurvedic Answer In a healthy body, the allergic response serves to protect against invasion by harmful agents. Secretions and inflammat...

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Ten Important Things to Know Before You Join a Weight Loss Program

Ten Important Things to Know Before You Join a Weight Loss Program  by: A.M.Sall1. What is my BMI and how do I calculate it? BMI means Body Mass Index. Healthy weight is defined as a BMI equal to or greater than 19 and less than 25 among all peo...

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Hair Analysis – The Roadmap to Wellness

Hair Analysis – The Roadmap to Wellness by: Dr. Janet Starr Hull, PhD., CN Did you know that your hair has the advantage of long-term memory? Hair is a permanent record, like tree rings. A three-inch strand of human hair will give a six-month ...

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When Lifestyle Changes Are Not Enough: High Cholesterol May Not Be Your Fault

Lifestyle Changes Are Not Enough: High Cholesterol May Not Be Your Fault by: News Canada (NC)-High cholesterol affects more than 10 million Canadians and is a modifiable risk factor for heart disease, the number one killer of Canadians. If you h...

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Don’t Make Fast and Furious Food Changes

Don’t Make Fast and Furious Food Changes by: Sue DeFiore OK, moms and dads out there, we hear you when you say, my children won’t eat healthy foods. If we even say the word, they tune out and already decide they don’t like it. Well, my fir...

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Programming Brief Exercise Order

Programming Brief: Exercise OrderByChad Anderson, CSCSOne of the fundamental principles of exercise prescription, specifically resistance training, is the principle of exercise order. Which exercises do I do first? Which do I do last? Does exercise o...

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There Is No Off Season

The fall and winter is a common time for athletes to wrap up their race season. It is also good to take some time off and let your body recuperate from the rigors of high intensity training and racing. Some athletes take as much as four weeks off, bu...

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