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Green Tea Health Benefits
The benefits of drinking green tea have been understood for centuries, since it was first discovered in China approximately 4700 years ago. According to legend, the Chinese Emperor Shen Nong, who was an herbalist as well, discovered tea when the leaves from twigs that were being used for a fire
A Hiker’s Guide to Insect Repellent
As the warmer summer weather approaches, many of us heed the call of the wild and go camping or hiking, to enjoy being outdoors and in nature. Unfortunately, one aspect of nature that we tend to forget about until we’re out there on the trail are insects. What was supposed
Natural Bad Breath Fixes
Bad breath, or halitosis, afflicts most of us at some point or another. If your friends have told you that you have bad breath often (and you know that they are friends if they tell you, because it’s often difficult to detect bad breath ourselves), rather than rely on gums,
Simple Stretches for Back Pain Prevention
Many people consult a doctor of chiropractic when they are experiencing back pain, which is a good idea, because back pain – especially if chronic – can be a symptom of more serious structural problems that should be treated before they become worse. But there are proactive steps you can
Mold in Your Home – What to Look For and What to Do
Mold is ubiquitous; its spores are pretty much everywhere. It’s when they are blown into our homes and begin to grow there that they pose a health risk to us. Mold spores in the home become airborne, and exposure to them – living or dead – can cause sinus congestion,
Anatomy of the Shoulder
The shoulder is the part of the human body in which the upper arm attaches to the axial skeleton of the torso. The bones that form the pectoral girdle on each side of the body are the scapula (also known as the shoulder blade) and clavicle (collar bone) whereas the
Allergy Season Survival Tips
While many look forward to Spring and its abundance of flowers, for allergy sufferers it’s more likely to be a season of stuffy noses, sneezing and watery, itchy, irritated eyes. For some, these symptoms may escalate to include sore throats and headaches. If you experience several of these symptoms and
Raw Milk versus Pasteurized Milk
There has been a debate raging for the past few years about the benefits and dangers of raw versus pasteurized milk and dairy products. Health food proponents contend that raw milk is beneficial to health due to the proteins, delicate enzymes, beneficial bacteria, vitamins and minerals it contains that are
NASA’s Plant Shopping List
Indoor air quality is becoming an increasingly important issue these days, with the increase in pollutants not only from the outside environment, but also from common items inside your home, such as carpets, furniture made with particle board, household cleaning products, paint and even air fresheners. So what can you
Nutrition Food Label Lies
Do you ever find yourself in the supermarket, confused when trying to decide which are actually the healthy foods and which only claim to be? For example, being a fan of blueberries, the other day I found myself perusing a box of Blueberry Pancake Mix. On the cover was a
