Foods that Beat the Bloat

Foods that Beat the Bloat

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

by Elizabeth Kelly It’s one of the most frustrating feelings a woman can have. You wake up one morning to find that the jeans that looked so good yesterday won’t even zip today. You’ve been exercising and eating right, so that can mean only one thing: the dreaded bloat. And…

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The Health Benefits of Herbs and Spices

The Health Benefits of Herbs and Spices

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Open your spice cabinet and you will find a pharmacopoeia of ancient wisdom. You may also find yourself on the way to the hospital. Herbal medicine is not something to embark upon uninformed. Self-medication, in any form, can be risky. At the same time, there are many herbs and spices…

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Causes and Risk Factors for Diabetes

Causes and Risk Factors for Diabetes

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

by Dr. John Anne The causes of diabetes are still not fully understood. Neither are medical scientists able to explain why some people develop diabetes and others don’t. Certain factors have, however, been clearly identified that contribute to the development of diabetes. Is Diabetes Inherited? Heredity is a major factor….

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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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Spinach Isn’t Just for Popeye

Spinach Isn’t Just for Popeye

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

How smart is Popeye? Smarter than you think. Popeye attributes his amazing strength to eating spinach, but he is also protecting himself against osteoporosis, heart disease, colon cancer and arthritis. The Journal of Nutrition recently published a report that spinach fights prostate cancer while The Nurses Health Study reveals women…

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