Articles for category: HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Synergy Organic and Raw Kombucha

Have you tried kombucha yet? It is a healthful tea beverage that is enjoying a comeback. It has been around literally for thousands of years, and was once considered a “Tea of Immortality” among Chinese royalty. For many years, the only way consumers could obtain kombucha was through mail-ordering a culture themselves and brewing their ...

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Barbecuers Beware!

Everyone loves the taste and smell of a good barbecue, and I’ve got some tips for you that will make your grilled feasts that much better. It’s unfortunate that some aspects of barbecuing might actually be hazardous to your health, but the good news is that there are some things you can do to safely ...

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Aluminum Hydroxide in Vaccines

Aluminum Hydroxide is a Neurotoxin, used for relief of heartburn, sour stomach, and peptic ulcers. While Aluminum Hydroxide in vaccines works as a catalyst, it is also used in Kidney Dialysis and has been linked to dementia. Alzheimer’s patients have been found to have high levels of aluminum present. Although Aluminum Hydroxide seems to be ...

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The Real Story Behind The Sound of Music

One of my favorite movies of all time is “The Sound of Music.” I was never really a big Julie Andrews fan before that, but she won me over in the role of Maria. I was also intrigued because the story was based in truth, at least for the most part. As is always the ...

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Negative Reactions Mystify Electronic Cigarette Owners

The booth at the Wisconsin State Fair Expo was black with big, gold lettering exclaiming, “Electronic Cigarettes – The Smoking Alternative!” Initially, I found the concept of electronic smoking laughable, as would most tobacco users. However, after dragging my husband over to the booth for a look, it only took us a moment to realize ...

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The Health Benefits of the Elderberry

There’s no doubt that berries are chock full of nutritional benefits. From the blueberry with its rich source of anthyocyanins to the high vitamin C content of strawberries, berries are a great choice for any meal or snack. One berry that may be less familiar, but is being increasingly recognized for its health properties is ...

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A Review of the Knee Walker

If you have had surgery or an injury to your foot, a knee walker is a wonderful alternative to crutches or a regular walker. The knee walker has many advantages over crutches or a regular walker but the best is the increased mobility. The knee walker allows the user to easily get around. I recently ...

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How to Recognize and Treat Groin Injuries

Groin injuries are fairly common among the athletic and the active, but they are still nothing to sneer at. The pain from a groin injury can be severe, so try to avoid them at all costs by stretching before strenuous exercise and keeping your groin muscles in shape. If you do sustain a groin injury, ...

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Mental Illness: Schizophrenia or Schizophreniform

Mental Illness: Schizophreniform Persons with the diagnosed mental illness of schizophrenia or schizophreniform often lead lives that are difficult and chaotic. This difficulty and chaos often flows over into the lives of their families, friends and work associates. In many cases, holding a job is quite challenging and some people with severe forms of mental ...

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Tips for Preventing Gallstones

Although most of the people who suffer from gallstones are over the age of forty, they can form at any time and certain behavioral habits will make you a more likely candidate. Preventing gallstones is easy if you are careful about diet and exercise. The majority of people who have gallstones or gallbladder disease are ...