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A lot has been written about the importance of eating a healthy, balanced diet.  There has been quite a debate in the press, as of late, regarding the importance of a healthy diet in relation to breast cancer prevention.  Most would agree that maintaining a healthy diet is a good idea, regardless...

• Date Added: 5/2/2006
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Imagine a building made of the finest materials and impeccably maintained. Nevertheless, it constantly develops cracks and leaks. Even the most meticulously installed features crumble. All because the overall structure the skeleton of the building is faulty. In the human body we often forget the...

• Date Added: 5/1/2006
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Essential Massage Facts
A massage is a traditional form of therapy in which muscles and other soft tissues of the body are manipulated to improve health and well-being. Variants of massage range from tissues to deeper manual techniques. Massage was practiced as a healing therapy for...

• Date Added: 4/29/2006
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Obesity is progressively becoming one of the world's greatest health problems, today. Bad eating habits, lack of proper exercise and an excessively sedentary lifestyle are some of the main reasons for this obesity explosion. We drive everywhere, eat greasy fried food and not enough vegetables, we...

• Date Added: 4/28/2006
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Outdoor air contains everything from auto exhaust to industrial emissions, and in many of our larger cities, smog and ozone advisories are commonly reported on the news. However, recent studies by the Environmental Protection Agency indicate that indoor air is 3-5 times as dirty as the air...

• Date Added: 4/27/2006
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Some people say that "there is no such thing as a "good food" or "bad food", just "bad diets". Usually after that they say something about another kind of low-fat, balanced diet which will let you reach your 100 birthday in good health. Most of these "wonder diets" became sooner or later another...

• Date Added: 4/24/2006
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How Important Is Flossing?
In one word...very! Flossing not only cleans areas of the teeth where ordinary toothbrushes can't reach, it is a key factor in preventing gum disease. Brushing is an excellent beginning, but flossing is a crucial factor when it comes to keeping healthy...

• Date Added: 4/24/2006
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Do you take any addictive, mind-altering drugs?

You probably would answer "no", but you if you drink tea or coffee, you should be answering "yes"!

Many sober, law abiding people who would never dream of knowingly ingesting a mind- altering drug, actually consume one every...

• Date Added: 4/22/2006
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A large part of organic agriculture involves the health of the soil and the ecosystems in which crops and livestock are raised. Foods certified as organic must be produced using growing methods that minimize soil erosion and that maintain or enhance the fertility of the soil. All the chemicals in...

• Date Added: 4/22/2006
• Views: 308

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Today, people around the world have been witnessing a major health crisis and health professionals are working day and night to control the spread of avian flu. Several Asian countries have reported cases of avian influenza, commonly referred to as bird flu or avian flu, in their domestic and wild...

• Date Added: 4/20/2006
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At one time, Pilates was a specialized form of exercise limited to a handful of professional practitioners.  In recent times, Pilates has become one of the biggest exercise fads in America.  Almost every town and city across this great country has a professional Pilates studio, staffed by...

• Date Added: 4/18/2006
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There have been countless news stories over the past few weeks regarding the dangers posed by portable music players. For those of you old enough to recall the 80's, this is the same campaign that was launched against Sony when they released the first Walkman. Now, the infamous Apple iPod is at...

• Date Added: 4/17/2006
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With today's busy lifestyle, it has become quintessential to protect your body's health. Pollution is also eating us away bit by bit. Sickness and disease connected with stress, depression and pressure connected with work and making money has become a trend nowadays. But working and making money...

• Date Added: 4/8/2006
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Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is usually found in those previously exposed to asbestos. Cancerous cells form in the mesothelium, which is a protective lining that covers most of the body's internal organs. These cells typically form in the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or the sac...

• Date Added: 4/6/2006
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Though the exact cause of acne is unknown, many doctors believe it is a direct result of a variety of factors. One of these factors is the increase in androgens during puberty. Androgens are hormones, and can cause the enlargement and overstimulation of the sebaceous glands in people with acne....

• Date Added: 4/6/2006
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Yesterday at the grocery store, I came across a child, who was about 8-years-old. She was lying on the floor flailing her arms and legs yelling "I want a chocolate bar." I could have predicted the outcome. The child continued to scream until mom put a chocolate bar in the cart. The crying ceased...

• Date Added: 3/30/2006
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As a certified personal trainer and editor of a popular fitness site, FitnessGear101.com, I've heard every excuse in the book when it comes to why people don't exercise. However, the one that takes the, pardon-my-pun, "fitness cake" is lack of time.

A day doesn't go by without one of...

• Date Added: 3/30/2006
• Views: 554

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It is only common sense to lose weight when we know the health risks associated with obesity. Today in this fast world of technology obesity is rampant and sure a chronic disease that needs to be cured.

Health...

• Date Added: 3/30/2006
• Views: 433

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Just imagine yourself fitting to that old pair of jeans or that fancy dress which you had thrown away for a fat tummy line. Well good news all the way! You have lost a few kilos around your waist. The sheer thought of melting steady cellulite gives us immense pleasure. But trimming waist line is...

• Date Added: 3/30/2006
• Views: 372

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Radon has been all over the news as of late. While many people have heard about it, very few actually know what it is. Where does it come from? What makes it so dangerous? How can one detect it? Let's start with the basics, shall we?

Radon is a highly toxic, odorless, colorless...

• Date Added: 3/23/2006
• Views: 456