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FREE GROW BONE KIT
Sep 01, 2009; Tweed, Vera ... The new Grow Bone kit from Garden of Life, made with 100 percent raw patented organic algae calcium (AlgaeCal), is guaranteed to improve the strength and density of your bones within 180 days (as evidenced by a full-body DEXA scan), or Garden of Life will refund double the cost of the Grow Bone ...
school days are here again
Sep 01, 2009; Brechka, Nicole ... Do yOU have a love-hate relationship with back-to-school time? I've heard many parents say they are grateful to have their kids return to the structure of school, homework, and after-school activities, yet dread the onslaught of colds, flu, and otheT illnesses that come with heading back to ...
SPIRULINA AND GINKGO Fight Pain
Sep 01, 2009; Tweed, Vera ... Two separate animal studies, published in Anesthesia & Analgesia, show that spirulina may relieve pain related to inflammation and ginkgo may relieve neuropathic pain. A bright green algae available in pill and powder form, spirulina reduced pain and several markers of inflammation, ...
FISH OIL PREVENTS Infants' Allergies
Sep 01, 2009; Tweed, Vera ... When pregnant women take fìsti oil, their babies have less chance of having eczema or allergies, according to a study published in Acta Paediatrica. Researchers compared the effect of a placebo and fish oil among 145 pregnant women who either suffered from allergies ...
3 ways to decrease DEMENTIA DANGER
Sep 01, 2009; Tweed, Vera ... Vitamin D, oily fish, and antioxidants from fruits and vegetables reduce the chances of developing dementia or Alzheimer's disease, according to several studies. * In the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, researchers estimate that up to 90 percent of people between the ages of 50 and 70 ...
Healthy Lifestyle made Easy
Sep 01, 2009; Tweed, Vera ... Four simple, but key, habits can dramatically improve your health, according to Nico Prank, PhD, health science officer for JourneyWell, a national program through which employers help their employees to lead more healthful lives. And, he says, "You can be much more productive in ...
Go Bowling without LEAVING HOME
Sep 01, 2009; Tweed, Vera ... Nintendo Wil, the video game that gets people moving by playing various sports or games against a virtual opponent, can help older people get fit with bowling. In ...
STINGING NETTLE RELIEVES Nasal Allergies
Sep 01, 2009; Tweed, Vera ... For allergic rhinitis, more commonly called hay fever or nasal allergies, stinging nettle leaf is "the treatment of choice," says Andrew Weil, MD. According to Weil, it is effective and doesn't produce side effects. As medical advisor to the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia, a nonprofit ...
Prebiotics for Weight Loss
Sep 01, 2009; Tweed, Vera ... Not to be confused with friendly gut bacteria known as probiotics, prebiotic supplements provide food for those friendly organisms, and they can help with weight loss. In a Canadian study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 48 overweight but healthy people took either a ...
september's super finds
Sep 01, 2009; Anonymous ... Fight hunger with probiotic chewabies, go green with reusable grocery bags, and pack for back to school with a crunchy, cheesy snack If you've ever wished you could just hit a control button on your hunger, Natren HEALTHY TUMMY DIETERS' PROBIOTiC CHEWABLES are for you. These chewable, ...
READY SET SHOP: NEW PERSONAL CARE
Sep 01, 2009; Anonymous ... Be a natural beauty with Kim Erickson's EVERYDAY ORGANICS INTENSIVE REPAIR FACIAL SERUM. This superconcentrated serum with argireline reduces signs of aging and stimulates skin's cellular repair, while firming, toning, and brightening skin. DMAE prevents sagging, while natural peptides fade ...
READY SET SHOP: NEW FOOD
Sep 01, 2009; Anonymous ... Mighty Leaf ORGANIC BERRY WELLNESS is the first berry-herbal blend formulated to support patients undergoing cancer treatment. The caffeine-free herbal infusion contains fruits, berries, and spices that are high in antioxidants to prevent cell and tissue damage, and help ease nausea and ...
help your kids thrive
Sep 01, 2009; Stengler, Mark ... Dump the Ritalin and discover natural alternatives to drugs for kids' colds and flu, eczema, and ADHD Yoiir kids are back in school and you wanr them to not only do well in class, but to stay healthy. Nutritional and holistic therapies work very well with children when used correctly ....
skin savers for vitiligo
Sep 01, 2009; Kane, Emily A ... Alternative remedies can come to the rescue for this skin condition Q: I have a condition called vitiligo. It especially bothers me on my face. Are there any natural remedies for this? - Anne S., Denver A: Vitíligo is considered an autoimmune disease, in which for some ...
bouncing back
Sep 01, 2009; Toews, Victoria Dolby ... Try these natural strategies to restore your health after illness or injury Eventually everyone's "number" comes up, and they'll be face to face with a health crisis. Often, it takes the form of an infection requiring antibiotics, a car accident or outer calamity, or illness requiring ...
be well with vitamin B3
Sep 01, 2009; Challem, Jack ... Learn why niacin, or vitamin B3, is not only good for your heart, but also vital for mental health, including Alzheimer's prevention THE BASICS: Vitamin B3 is an essential vitamin that plays diverse roles in health. In the early 1900s, severe vitamin B3 deficiency, known as pellagra, was ...
all about olive leaf
Sep 01, 2009; Erickson, Kim ... Clear up acne-prone skin, alleviate eczema, and benefit your heart in multiple ways with olive leaf extract, a potent medicinal herb We all knOW how healthful olive oil is. It can lower your risk of heart disease by reducing total and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels while raising your HDL ...
best beauty shortcuts
Sep 01, 2009; Strausfogel, Sherrie ... Try these tips for natural beauty on the go Tight in time? In a rush in the morning? Just because time is precious doesn't mean the health and appearance of your skin and hair have to pay the price. The best time-saving advice is to simplify your beauty routine, which you can ...
Total Wellness Guide
Sep 01, 2009; Vukovic, Laurel ... Gain more energy. Reduce stress. Lose a few pounds. Who among us wouldn't benefit from at least one of these positve life changes? There's no way around it: lasting change requires a long-term commitment to a healthful lifestyle. At the same time, everyone loves instant gratification. Use the ...
SNACK ATTACK!
Sep 01, 2009; Challem, Jack ... PUT DOWN THOSE GREASY CHIPS AND ENJOY FIVE GUILT-FREE, INDULGENT Snack foods-we love 'em. And not surprisingly, they're our downfall. Most are loaded with sugars, refined sugar-like carbs, unhealthful fats, and huge amounts of calories per square inch. Likewise, soft drinks and energy ...