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| 09/07/10 |
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Ten Foods to Eat This Fall |
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Fall officially begins September 22! Here is a list of 10 delicious and nutritious foods to try this Autumn!
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| 09/07/10 |
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| 09/07/10 |
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5 Ways to Prep for Fall Allergy Season |
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Whether it's ragweed, mold—or both—that gives you the allergy blues, here are five ways to prep yourself now, before fall allergens have a chance to make you miserable.
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| 09/02/10 |
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Bloody Maria |
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A simple seasonal recipe for Labor Day Weekend entertaining!
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| 09/02/10 |
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Country Thyme |
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A simple seasonal recipe for Labor Day Weekend entertaining!
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| 08/23/10 |
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| 08/23/10 |
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Food Expiration Dates: What Do They Really Mean? |
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Expiration dates on food products can protect consumer health, but those dates are really more about quality than safety, and if not properly understood, they can also encourage consumers to discard food that is perfectly safe to eat.
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| 08/23/10 |
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| 08/23/10 |
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18 Ways to Green Your School |
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This article includes ways to get involved in helping your local school go green as well as tips for your children to become green students.
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| 08/23/10 |
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| 08/10/10 |
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| 08/09/10 |
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8 Ways to Green Back to School |
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Back to school is the perfect time not only for digging out that alarm clock, but also for adopting some greener habits you and your whole family can practice all year long. Here are eight tips worthy of a gold—or green—star.
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| 08/09/10 |
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| 08/09/10 |
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| 08/09/10 |
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Healthy Habits for Back to School |
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The kids are headed back to school; it’s as sure a sign that fall is in the air as the leaves turning color. Autumn also means more demanding schedules for all kids—kindergarteners and high school students alike. Instill healthy routines in September to help keep your child robust throughout the school year.
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| 08/09/10 |
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Back to School Immune System Boosting |
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Now that the summer holidays are over, many parents are concerned about colds, flu and various other “germs” that their children will be exposed to during the school year. Here are some tips for boosting their immune system.
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| 08/09/10 |
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Back to School Brain Foods |
Just as athletes eat certain foods to maximize their performance and to win, back-to-school children can also eat certain foods to optimize energy and brain power. The right foods can make all the difference in your child's success as they head back-to-school this year.
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| 08/09/10 |
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Natural Treatments for ADD/ADHD |
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Children with ADHD/ADD often have learning and behavioral difficulties in school. Here are some natural treatment alternatives to pharmaceutical drugs.
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| 07/26/10 |
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The History of Raw Foods |
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Since the dawn of time, we humans have been raw foodists and indeed, we are the only animal that cooks its food. Many believe we operate best on a raw food lifestyle.
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| 07/26/10 |
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Setting Up Your Raw Food Kitchen |
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Setting up your raw food kitchen can be easy and inexpensive with just a couple quality knives, a blender and a cutting board. Or you can dive into the world of making your own gourmet, raw food creations and use a variety of gadgets including dehydrators, mandolin slicers and juicers.
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| 07/26/10 |
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| 07/26/10 |
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Why Go Raw? |
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Here are some of the amazing benefits of the raw foods diet.
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| 07/26/10 |
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Raw Recipe Compilation |
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Salads and smoothies are great, but if you want to liven it up, check out this compilation of recipes which includes raw tacos, living pizza, raw thai coconut soup, not-stir fried vegetables. raw strawberry pie and raw vanilla almond milk. Enjoy!
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| 07/13/10 |
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10 Ways to Save Money on Gasoline |
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Whether you're planning a cross-country road trip or just trying to avoid spending your paycheck on commuting, there's plenty you can do to save money on gasoline.
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| 07/13/10 |
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DIY Home Energy Audit |
Energy costs continue to rise, placing an even-greater pressure on households. And the energy you use to heat and cool your home is a large part of your carbon footprint. By knowing what to look for, you can conduct your own home energy audit.
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| 07/13/10 |
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| 07/13/10 |
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| 06/28/10 |
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| 06/16/10 |
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Hands-on Gardening and Nature Projects |
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Teaching your child the pleasures of being outdoors gives them a gift that lasts forever. Gardening and simple science projects show them the way things work and teach responsibility and environmental awareness. Here are some easy ways to have fun outdoors this spring.
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| 06/16/10 |
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| 06/16/10 |
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| 06/14/10 |
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Summer Fruit Kabobs |
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Here is an easy, delicious snack which uses seasonal summer fruits. The kids will really enjoy helping you put these together!
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| 06/14/10 |
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| 06/14/10 |
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| 06/14/10 |
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| 06/14/10 |
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| 06/14/10 |
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Growing Up Green |
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Connecting with nature helps your child become a protector of the planet — and a better learner.
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| 06/09/10 |
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| 06/09/10 |
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Study Links Pesticides to ADHD |
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A new study from researchers at University of Montreal and Harvard found a link experts call "persuasive" between attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and exposure to common pesticides.
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| 06/09/10 |
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| 06/09/10 |
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The Truth About Carbs and Weight Gain |
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In recent years, many diet books have blamed plant foods, which are high in carbohydrates for the obesity crisis. But health care professionals have advised against low-carbohydrate diets for a long time.
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| 06/09/10 |
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10 Ways to Go Green at Work |
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Greener homes are in the spotlight these days, but what about the other places where many of us spend huge chunks of our time--our offices? Some simple changes of habit can save energy and resources at work, and these small steps can be multiplied by persuading the powers-that-be at your workplace to adopt environmentally friendly (and often cost-effective) policies.
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| 06/02/10 |
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The Benefits of Natural Makeup |
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Thousands of cosmetic products are touted in every form of media imaginable. So how does a girl know which one to choose? With all of the chemicals and preservatives that are in today's cosmetics, more women are turning to the benefits of all natural makeup that doesn't contain these harmful ingredients.
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| 06/01/10 |
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| 06/01/10 |
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| 06/01/10 |
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Natural Home Remedies for Controlling Pest Insects |
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Pesticides are available for most common pests, but these potent chemicals may be more harmful to you and the environment than the pests. Here are some natural ways to control household insect pests.
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| 05/25/10 |
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Benefits of Vitamin D3 Supplements |
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There is a vast body of science showing the many benefits of vitamin D. You may be surprised to learn the important role that vitamin D plays in your health.
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| 05/25/10 |
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Featured Item: Vitamin D3 Supplements |
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Vitamin D is synthesized in the body from sunlight. But, due to the winter season, weather conditions, and sunscreen blockers, the body’s ability to produce optimal vitamin D levels may be inhibited. In fact, it has been proposed that annual fluctuations in vitamin D levels explain the seasonality of influenza. All of these factors point to the value of taking a daily vitamin D supplement to ensure optimal vitamin D intake.
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| 05/25/10 |
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| 05/25/10 |
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Nutritional Supplements That Can Prevent Hair Loss or Even Regrow Hair |
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Hair loss occurs naturally every day and increases with age. Also known as alopecia, hair loss can be caused by problems with circulation or hormones. Drugs, including steroids, can cause hair loss, as can bacterial infections, vitamin deficiencies, and some hair treatments, such as coloring hair and perms. Genetics also predict when someone will lose hair, but many vitamins and nutrients can slow the process and even regrow hair.
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| 05/25/10 |
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| 05/25/10 |
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Dark Chocolate Guards Against Brain Injury |
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Researchers have discovered that epicatechin, a compound in dark chocolate, may protect your brain after a stroke by increasing cellular signals that shield nerve cells from damage.
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| 05/25/10 |
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Can Too Little Sleep Make You Gain Weight? |
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Recent studies have linked inadequate amounts of sleep to weight gain, obesity, and an increased risk of developing diabetes. In the past, I have not been impressed with reports that found such an association between inadequate sleep and weight gain — but it's hard for me to ignore the similar findings in several recent studies.
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| 05/21/10 |
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| 05/19/10 |
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| 05/19/10 |
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| 05/18/10 |
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10 Reasons to Eat Local Foods |
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The benefits of purchasing and consuming local food extends well beyond the health benefits. Check out ten great reasons to eat local!
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| 05/17/10 |
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Healthy Hot Stuff |
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Chile peppers aren’t just a source of culinary pizzazz—they’re also low-calorie and loaded with healing vitamins and antioxidants.
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| 05/17/10 |
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| 05/12/10 |
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ADD/ADHD Success |
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Before you turn to medication, learn how you can treat ADD/ADHD by eliminating processed foods, artificial colors and flavors, preservatives and sugars and through detoxification and supplementation.
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| 05/11/10 |
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100 Smartest Diet Tips Ever |
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Some of the top dieticians in the United States give one hundred tips for tackling the eleven toughest issues that dieters face.
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| 02/11/09 |
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10 Diseases Linked to Soda |
Few People drink soda because they believe it's healthy drink. We drink it because it is very tasty, convenient and inexpensive.
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| 05/15/08 |
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