Holy basil is known as “the queen of all herbsâ€� because of its powerful therapeutic, stress relieving and immune-boosting properties. Its botanical name is Oicimum sanctum, but it goes by many other names too, including holy basil, tulsi, Green tulsi, sacred basil and Ocimum tenuiflorum. This powerful herb has been used for 3,000 years by…
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Janice Lorraine from Granville Australia is no ordinary grandmother of three.[1] At the age of 75, she has accumulated 23 bodybuilding titles in just under 20 years. Lorraine first took up Weight Resistance Training (WRT) at age 55 to combat the signs of aging. After observing an elderly woman experiencing mobility issues, Lorraine became determined to stay…
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Low carb diets come in many colors, flavors, and popular names! The Atkins, Ketogenic, and other low-carb-high-fat diets are all example of low carb diets. This type of diet, as stated in its name, limits the amount of carbohydrates you eat, usually to ~50g of carbohydrates per day.[1] They’re often replaced with foods that are…
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When it comes to knowing the secret to a long life, who better to talk to than a centenarian? Some say it all comes down to eating healthy or exercising daily and others say they’ve juts been blessed with good genes. There was even one woman named Susannah Mushatt Jones who claimed eating bacon was…
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Living to be 116-years-old is incredible feat that only a few select individuals get to experience. One of those individuals was Giuseppina Projetto, who was known as the oldest person in Europe until she passed away on July 6th (1). She lived an incredible life well into her second century and it’s something to be…
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Did you notice it? The very day you blew out more than 39 candles on your birthday cake, things started to take a subtle shift. You used to be able to sleep through the night, and now you’re suddenly dealing with insomnia. You thought painful periods were a thing of the past? “Think again,” says your…
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To say the impact of Alzheimer’s on women has reached epidemic proportions would be an understatement. Alzheimer’s strikes every 65 seconds and approximately 66 percent are women. Upwards of 5 million Americans have been diagnosed, and that figure could exceed 14 million by 2050. Consider that Alzheimer’s ranks as the sixth leading cause of death…
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If you suffer from skin issues you may know exactly what it’s like to try everything topically to help soothe your skin, or reduce your breakouts. Without spending thousands of dollars on weekly facials, it can be hard to find the right mixture of ointments and therapies that work for your specific skin condition. But,…
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Getting fit and staying in shape can be difficult, especially for people who experience joint pain. Many exercises cause stress on the joints and add to the pain that is already in that area. There are a lot of different ways to manage joint and arthritis pain such as herbs like comfrey or turmeric. The…
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Bernard LaPallo is a man who accomplished something many of us can only dream of – he lived a happy, fulfilling, and healthy life well into his second century. LaPallo was born in 1901 in Victoria, Brazil and migrated to the United States as a little boy (1). He lived a very full life and…
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For those of us that love pickles, it can seem like a waste to throw out all the leftover juice when they’re gone. And you’d be right! Pickle juice can be just as healthy and even more useful than the pickles themselves. Pickle juice usually contains salt, sugar, vinegar, garlic and onion, but it can…
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There are plenty of ways to approach being healthy, from eating right to exercising to reducing stress, there’s no one way that is better than the other and they all compliment each other. These three approaches also affect skin health and we should strive to practice them, but we’re always looking for that extra edge…
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I’ll be the first to admit that there are some strange natural remedies out there. Whether it be coconut oil under-eye cream or healing turmeric body scrub, it can sometimes be hard to recognize the good remedy from the bad. That’s why it’s always encouraging to see that research is being done to scientifically prove…
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According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, more than 75 million people worldwide are suffering from this condition. Women are often diagnosed with osteoporosis, the prevalence increasing with age. The same statistics have revealed that this condition increases the risk for fractures, especially of the hip and spine. Millions of people suffer from low bone density…
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People have been using herbs to flavor dishes for ages. Science shows us that these plants not only offer tasteful benefits, but nutritional and medicinal benefits as well. While many of these plants are available to buy in their dried form at stores, many of them can be easily grown in your home or garden…
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Aging is inevitable we are all doing it all of the time, it is a constant in all of our lives but we do not need to fall into the trap of aging, feeling worse, lower energy, gaining weight, etc. We can feel vital, strong and amazing as we age, we just need to take…
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Aging is inevitable we are all doing it all of the time, it is a constant in all of our lives but we do not need to fall into the trap of aging, feeling worse, lower energy, gaining weight, etc. We can feel vital, strong and amazing as we age, we just need to take…
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Nobody wants to experience pain, especially if it’s ongoing. Chronic pain can get in the way of our day-to-day lives, making it impossible to do all of the things that we love, like spending time with our friends and family or going for a soothing walk. When you’re diagnosed with arthritis it can seem like…
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It seems that urine is just what every tomato plant needs to produce ripe, red and juicy fruits, according to a 2009 study from Finland. Tomatoes are a popular fresh-tasting produce, especially during the warmer months. Over the years, farmers have experimented with different methods for fertilizing the plant. However, a study by three professors…
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A lot of popular diets have come and gone through the years, but today there’s only one diet on people’s minds – the keto diet. It’s the most popular diet right now, and for good reason. It really works! There is one man in particular who can attest to this fact, and his name is…
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When you start to feel depressed or suffer from other emotional and internal issues, what are some of the things you do to cheer yourself up? Meditate, binge watch your favorite television show, or talk to your family and friends. If you do, then consider adding EFT as another alternative solution to tackling your internal issues. What…
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Bones play an important role such as housing our organs, making red and white blood cells, platelets, providing attachment for tendons (which then attach to muscles), storing calcium (an important mineral for cellular health), and protecting our central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). We reach peak bone mass when we’re about age 30, generally…
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Ignorance may be bliss but when you hear that 700,000 people die every year from antibiotic-resistant infections (at least 23,000 of which are in the United States), the glaring problem is a hard one to ignore. Reports even suggest this number can grow to 10,000,000 deaths per year by 2050 – if nothing changes.[1,2] In…
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Our skin is our largest organ, and it’s the one the outside world gets to see. All of us have dealt with skin issues in our lives, from acne to rashes. There is one skin problem, however, that most of us will inevitably have to deal with as we age – skin tags. Skin tags…
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The necessity for vitamin D is unquestioned. Vitamin D is essential for strong bones, and good overall health. Without vitamin D, bones can become thin, brittle, or misshapen. Vitamin D is also needed for regulation of proper cell growth, immune function, and reduction of inflammation. Though, like all things, the key to healthy intake of…
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Brains are an essential organ and the foundation of our existence as sentient beings. Despite the importance of our brains, we are rarely concerned with our brain health until seeing signs that something’s wrong. But, if you’re troubled by the thought of developing Alzheimer’s in the future, brain health should be a top priority. This…
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They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder and that it’s not what’s on the outside, but the inside that matters. While that is a mantra everyone should follow, it’s no less true that by taking care of your skin and paying attention to the signals it’s giving you, you’re respecting the body…
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The human face is designed to reveal a lot about a person. When we are meeting someone new, we look to their eyes as we shake their hand. When we’re in a conversation we look for an expression that will reveal their thoughts. Well, our face may reveal more than we originally thought, including any…
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