Time spent outside of school for children today is a lot different than it was 50 years ago. Kids are spending less time playing outside, and more time sitting in front of a screen, watching TV, playing video games, and on social media. This sedentary behavior is impacting our kids’ health, not just physically, but… View Article
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This guest post was written by Elisha of My Health Maven. She is deeply passionate about educating people and empowering them to lead healthier lives. We encourage you to check out her blog and follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest! Many people suffer with callouses and cracked heels. As the skin thickens on the… View Article
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As a society, we are chronically underslept. Adults should be getting 7.5-8 hours of shut-eye each night, but are averaging less than 7. (1) Once you take into account the actually quality of that sleep (i.e. undisturbed and restful), the outlook is pretty grim. We’ve turned into a nation of sleepwalkers, and it now may be one… View Article
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Like it or not, aging is a fact of life. It’s better than the alternative we say to ourselves. That doesn’t mean that we can’t age gracefully, however, and look beautiful no matter what decade of life we are in. Your skin is a complex three-layered organ that is exposed to both intrinsic (within the body)… View Article
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Much of breast cancer prevention advertising campaigns have been centered around the importance of living a healthy lifestyle and the importance of a regular exercise routine. Studies show that regular, moderate-intensity cardiovascular and strength training reduces the risk of developing breast cancer in both pre- and postmenopausal women. (1) (2) (3) But, what happens when… View Article
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Headaches can be debilitating. Whether it’s a sinus headache resulting from a cold, a cluster headache, or a full-blown migraine, headaches prevent you from getting work done, participating in the activities you love, and enjoying time with friends and family. You have probably been told by your doctor to take a painkiller as soon as… View Article
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This amazing guest post was written by Tammy Catania, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, and Certified Holistic Life Coach! You can check out her website here! You don’t deserve to be happy. You’re not smart enough to do that. Have you looked in the mirror lately? How can anyone take you seriously when you are so… View Article
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This fantastic guest post was written by Dr. Mahmoud Zaerian (aka Dr. Z), a chiropractor and instructor of medical acupuncture. We encourage you to check out his website here! Although not too common in the general population, occurring just 2% of the time, Achilles tendinopathy can be quite a drag (and I’m not referring to… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Medicaldaily.com. In the United States, about 38 million people currently suffer from migraines, according to the Migraine Research Foundation. These headaches can be very serious — migraines are actually the sixth most disabling illness in the world. Federal regulations previously prevented scientists from studying the effects of… View Article
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This amazing post was written by Jenn Ryan, a freelance writer, and editor who’s passionate about natural health, fitness, gluten-free, and animals. You can read more of her work at thegreenwritingdesk.com. Taking Tylenol doesn’t seem like a big deal, right? Research that shows taking the popular painkiller acetaminophen can make you feel less concerned about… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Medical Daily. Most of you are probably familiar with Epsom salt and its ability to relief joint pain. But how much are you familiar with the many other uses of Epsom salt which most definitely will ease your life? The fact is that Epsom salt… View Article
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