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The How and Why of Garlic

With all the publicity that Garlic is receiving I’ve been asked a variety of questions from friends and family as to just what garlic does and how. I hope to answer a few of those questions now.

This wonderful little pungent herb garlic most recognize from the use of the cloves, or root of the plant, although the flowers are an excellent addition to your fresh salad. The healthiest form of garlic is of course fresh. Freeze dried and processed forms of garlic have lost most of their health benefits through the fermentation process. Read the rest of this entry »

The Right Time for Meal Times

When we eat is just as important as what we eat. Skipping meals habits or erratic eating  undermines our energy levels. To get the most out of eating the right foods in the right proportions, we have to eat at the right times of the day too.

Food variety is key to maintaining our energy, sleep patterns, moods and lowering those junk food spending habits. To ensure we have covered the nutritional bases each day, we should eat a large variety of energy and nutrient packed foods including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, colorful salads, legumes, seeds, nuts, meat and dairy products. Variety also means eating something raw at each meal–raw nuts or seeds, a celery stalk or salsa.
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Proper Care and Recovery from Injury

Did you know that nine out of ten people, at one time or another, will get injured? These injuries can occur from either working out or as you go about your daily living. This article shows how to care for muscle pulls and joint sprains and how to prevent them from happening.
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Waiting to be Crushed to Death

According to this repairman, after free-falling for three seconds, the elevator would reach a speed of 96 feet per second. He was very specific about 96 feet per second. He was drawing this explanation on his clipboard for me with arrows.
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FDA Approves Asthma Medications

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved two new asthma medications. Here’s a look at the medications and how they work.
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Fitness and Nutritional Supplements. Chapter 2

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Vitamin E-
A standard dosage is between 200-400 international units (i.u.’s) of D-Alpha plus mixed tocopherols. Make sure you don’t buy the synthetic form of vitamin E, usually identified as” DL-Alpha “(note the “L”) or “tocopheryl” (note the”ryl”) may be used. Check the label of your bottle if you’re uncertain of the kind you have. Sometimes there is no information regarding the type or source of vitamin E used; this always means it’s synthetic! Why is it a big deal to differentiate between the synthetic and natural forms? Read the rest of this entry »

Fitness and Nutritional Supplements. Chapter 1

Fall and winter are the seasons when even the most disciplined fitness buffs aren’t as likely to maintain a regular exercise regimen. But the right combination of diet, exercise and nutritional supplements may prevent the seemingly inevitable weight gain that so many folks experience during the holiday season. Read the rest of this entry »

Is the Correct Depression Medication for You Zoloft or Lexapro?

It is all too common for so many people with busy, rushed lives to experience depression, anxiety and general tension. A lot of health professionals are prescribing anti-depression medications as a method to treat these conditions, and among these are two of the most popular treatments currently available, Zoloft and Lexapro.
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Anti-inflammatory Drugs as Pain Relievers

We know about painkillers because we have been prescribed them for pain when we’re sick, or used them to treat our backaches or headaches, but sometimes they just don’t work as well as we want them to, and instead of treating the condition causing the pain, only mask the pain.
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Why Not Use Pheromone Spray?

Scentless, pheromones are chemical substances secreted from human sweat glands. They are emitted by animals as well and behaves as a kind of chemical communication. Certain pheromones secreted by humans and other animals will entice a partner as well as furnish details relating to the couple’s genetic compatibility and ability to reproduce.
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