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Meditation Increases Wellness
Numerous studies indicate that mediation helps people reduce the health effects of stress-while long-term practice may even alter how the brain functions.
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Treatment for Lipomas in Humans
Lipomas are small benign fatty deposits on the body that many find unsightly and worrisome. Here is a guide to the variety of ways to treat lipomas.
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In-Season Basketball Strength Training
Weight lifting will make you physically stronger than your opponent, help you on offense and defense, and will keep you healthy through a taxing basketball season.
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Understanding How to Get Pregnant
While some women get pregnant easily, many others struggle to for many months. Understanding the basics of fertility may help more women become pregnant.
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What is Restless Legs Syndrome?
It is estimated that more than 100 million Americans regularly fail to get a decent night's sleep. One common cause of sleepless nights is Restless Legs Syndrome or RLS.
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Health Values of the Coconut
Coconut has been the staple food in diets throughout Asia and the Pacific Islands for hundreds of years. It is rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals.
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Physical Exercise and Men's Health
Staying physically active can prevent the onset - and minimise the effects - of serious chronic disease, even when taken up in later life.
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Don't Put On Weight Over Christmas
Many people gain weight over the holidays - so much delicious food, so much family and peer pressure to over-eat! Ten tips to help take control and keep off the pounds
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How To Eat Healthy and Save Money
Fad power foods such as acai berries and wheatgrass juice come with a big price tag; everyday foods in the grocery aisle of the local supermarket are just as nutritious.
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Foods that Fight Stress
Nutrients such as Vitamins B, C and E, Omega-3's and folic acid aid the body in stress reduction.
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How Are Essential Oils Extracted?
Essential oils are extracted from plants in a number of ways; these methods are distillation, carbon dioxide extraction, expression and percolation (hydro-diffusion).
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Mental Health
Growth of depression has increased 10 times from the levels reported 60 years ago. Depression treatment may not be as easy as poping a couple of pills.
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Aromatherapy Carrier Oils
Carrier oils and bases are very important to the practice of aromatherapy. They play a large part in getting the benefits of essential oil to the body via the skin.
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Essential Oil vs. Fragrance Oil
Asking about the difference between pure essential oils and fragrance oils is a little like asking what the difference is between natural and synthetic products.
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Diagnosing & Treating Sinusitis
Over 37 million Americans suffer some form of sinusitis each year. It's painful and difficult to manage, but there are easy ways to relieve symptoms.
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Autism Resources in the NYC Area
According to a recent studies, the number of children in the United States diagnosed with autism each year is now 1 in 100, higher than a previous estimate of 1 in 150.
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