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Treatment and Prevention of Mouth Ulcers

Mouth ulcers. Ouch. Just saying the phrase can make your mouth hurt. Most people have experienced the pain of mouth ulcers at some point in their lives. That's due in part to the fact that there are so many...

11 comments    health medicine treatment
Most of the studies of Sulforaphane have been conducted at John Hopkins University pictured above. It was here that the health benefits of broccoli became clear.70

Sulforaphane and the Health Benefits of Broccoli

Sulforaphane in broccoli has been shown to have anti-cancer and anti-diabetic properties. Protection of arterial walls from furring is the latest discovery...

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Thyroid Deficiency: The Great Masquerader

Low thyroid states, subclinical hypothyroidism, may be the underlying cause of your fatigue, high cholesterol and premature heart disease. Although prevalent, it is frequently missed and may go many years without proper medical treatment. Read more about it.

2 comments    health education nutrition
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Yoga Benefits - Middle Aged Yoga for People Over 50

Don't believe that you need a vigorous workout to improve flexibility. Research has shown that with a light 30 minute yoga session has many benefits for individuals, particularly for middle aged individuals.

0 comments    health fitness exercise
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Prevention to Cure a Common Cold

If I have been exposed to cold viruses, I eat hot spices, because their oils fill he areas of the cell membranes that accept viruses...

2 comments    health family children
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Mammography Controversy Screening & Homeopathy

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT ~ Check out the Anti-Radiation Bra Below Listen to the Diane Rehm Show Is this a Political Issue? Are Women the Guinea Pigs? Video: Watch Mammography Procedure ...

6 comments    women news cancer
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Living With Asthma

Imagine a crisp autumn day, just on the edge of winter. The air is crisp and clear, and there's a bite to the chilly air. Fallen leaves lie dried on the ground, crunching as you step on them. Imagine a...

1 comment    health medicine asthma
Is this your idea of the hero for health care reform?  Photo by http://www.flickr.com/photos/benheine/3332677680/55

Health Care Reform

When you think of Health Care Reform, you undoubtedly think about the new policies coming to our health care system here in the United States. However, is health care reform really all about policy changes? Perhaps, health care reform must start with some other concepts first.

0 comments    barack obama health care
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Backyard Camping

There is nothing more gratifying for the mind, body and soul than interacting with Mother Nature and what better way than to take the family camping. It is the best medicine there is, whether preventative or...

0 comments    camping mother nature tent
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It's Your Job to Stay Healthy

When adults go to the doctor and lab work is ordered – blood test, urinalysis, mammogram, and x-ray – the adults has the test done. Days may be weeks go by, but the doctor’s office never calls back with...

3 comments    health exercise medicine
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