5 Ways to Prevent Choking

5 Ways to Prevent Choking

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

When it comes to choking, every second counts.  Whether it’s a loved one or a complete stranger, there is a lot to be said for choking awareness. Being at the right place at the right time – and knowing how to jump into action – can mean the difference between…

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What Vaccinations Are You Missing?

What Vaccinations Are You Missing?

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Typically, childhood vaccinations are monitored and meticulously recorded on special sheets from the pediatrician’s office while adult vaccinations are often forgotten or overlooked by health care providers. Approximately 50,000 people die each year from diseases that could be prevented with vaccinations, 36,000 of those deaths are due to the influenza…

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Do I Have the Flu or Just a Cold?

Do I Have the Flu or Just a Cold?

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

I feel horrible! Do I have the flu or is it just a common cold? This question is usually the first that comes to mind when you get that lousy-all-over-feeling that lets you know you’ve caught a winter season bug. Some of the symptoms of the flu (influenza) are very…

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All Vitamin Supplements Are Not Created Equal

All Vitamin Supplements Are Not Created Equal

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

While getting all your essential nutrients from natural foods is ideal, it may not be practical in today’s society, and many people turn to vitamins to supplement their diets. Make no mistake about it, however, vitamin supplements are big business, and not all manufacturers have your best interests at heart….

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10 Nutrients Women Need

10 Nutrients Women Need

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

For years, vitamins and other supplements were viewed as a “one size fits all.” However, many recent studies have differentiated between men and women and have discovered supplements that are especially beneficial for women. Here are the top 10 nutrients for women: Folic acid or folate Folate, or synthetic folic…

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Dear Dairy: 5 Bennies You May Not Know

Dear Dairy: 5 Bennies You May Not Know

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

We’ve all heard that milk does a body good, but do you really know why? Milk’s health-enhancing benefits go beyond building stronger bones. There’s a whole list of perks that this dairy dream provides.  However, most people are unaware of the most obscure benefits of milk. Read on to learn…

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Osteoporosis – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Osteoporosis – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

By Peter Rodrick Basically, osteoporosis means porous bones. In the Greek it translates as “passages through bones.” (This makes perfect sense if you look at the images of osteoporotic bone as opposed to normal bone.) Osteoporosis is a silent disease in that there is no physical sensation associated with it….

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