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We all have a connection with nature and living things… Explore 10 ways nature can help you heal with Dr John La [...]
We want the best for our children (no matter what age). From the moment they’re born, we look for ways to stimulate learning potential and strengthen their IQ (Intelligence Quotient). While studies differ on whether we can actually enhance IQ, they concur that we can – and should [...]
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Omega-3 fatty acids are powerful: with vitamin D, they’re something that almost everyone needs to supplement, no matter how good your diet. Why? Because people with heart disease who just had a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) had a 49% lower risk for dying 30 days after their CABG [...]
With the fear of fat that still dominates Americans’ nutritional interest came the widespread use of nonstick cookware, including panini makers, countertop grills and saute pans. But a recent Archives of Pediatrics cholesterol report analyzing over 12000 children finds that those with highest [...]
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Putting kids on a diet is verboten in medical circles. Expert psychologists and physicians explain that kids can’t handle the destruction of self-esteem that being on a diet carries with it. Being overweight or obese is hard enough for the 6-11 year old, the argument goes. And as an [...]