8 Simple Ways to Go Natural in Your Daily Life
There are some wonderful things about the modern, technology-driven lifestyle. Our ability to stay plugged in aids productivity and communication, our ease of travel allows us to see more of the world than was ever possible before, and our breadth of shopping options means we can truly have anyth...
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Low Vitamin D Level Increases Risk of Kidney Failure 2.6 Times
Low levels of vitamin D may account for up to 60% of the elevated risk of end stage renal disease (ESRD) in African Americans according to a report in the December 2009 issue of the American Society of Nephrology. Researchers analyzed a nationwide sample of 13,000 americans, including measuremen...
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Natural Ways to Boost Brain Health
If you are over 40, you have probably already noticed that your brain is not all it used to be. Some people even begin to notice it in their 30s. At first, it can be funny. You enter another room only to forget why you went there, you forget in the middle of a sentence [...]
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High CRP and Normal LDL Are Long-Term Risk Factors for Heart Disease, Stroke ...
New research shows a long-term benefit in screening people for c-reactive protein (CRP), a marker for inflammation, even if they have normal levels of bad cholesterol, because of increased long-term risk for heart attack, stroke and death. "The new study analyzed patients' risk over an average o...
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The Natural Health Benefits of Unplugging
In your life, is there a strange disconnect between your natural health ideals and your fast-paced, hyper-plugged-in habits? If so, you are not the only person feeling this way. Millions of people have become far more connected than they were just a few years ago. When we take email and smartphon...
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Low Vitamin D Levels Explains Most ESRD Risk in African Americans
Low levels of vitamin D may account for nearly 60 percent of the elevated risk of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in African Americans. "Our study adds to previous evidence linking vitamin D deficiency to the progression of kidney disease and the need for dialysis." We found that 25(OH)D deficien...
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Home Remedies For Feeling and Looking Great!
There are so many products on the market that claim to make you look beautiful and feel sensational but often they are expensive and sometimes disappoint. Here are some herbal remedies that you can create at home with the most natural of ingredients and the least expense. Eggs are not only good f...
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N-Acetyl Cysteine Effective for Acute Liver Failure
The antidote for acute liver failure caused by acetaminophen poisoning also can treat acute liver failure due to most other causes if given before severe injury occurs. Acute liver failure occurs when cells in the liver die quickly, resulting in toxins being released into the bloodstream and bra...
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How To Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally
The higher your blood pressure becomes so does the risk of you suffering a stroke or heart attack. If you live an unhealthy lifestyle your blood pressure will rise over time. On a more positive note, if you have high blood pressure, you can lower it by implementing healthy lifestyle changes. Lowe...
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Future Diabetes Treatment May Use Resveratrol to Target the Brain
Resveratrol, a molecule found in red grapes, has been shown to improve diabetes when delivered orally to rodents. The brain plays a key role in mediating resveratrol’s anti-diabetic actions, potentially paving the way for future orally-delivered diabetes medications that target the brain. “We k...
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Natural Methods To Boost Your Energy
Here are some healthy and natural methods to boost your energy without consuming lots of coffee, energy drinks, taurine or drugs. Taking advantage of the ubiquitous coffee shop will keep you wide awake or wired but your health will suffer in the long term. Take a look at these healthy ideas inste...
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Kudzu May Lower Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol
Kudzu may prove to be a valuable dietary supplement for metabolic syndrome, a condition that affects 50 million Americans, say researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The researchers say studies on animal models showed that substances called isoflavones found in kudzu root im...
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Why Do I Have Abdominal Spasms?
Children and adults can have sporadic abdominal spasms and there are some disorders and diseases that can cause them so it is always best to check for a correct diagnosis. A ‘spasm’ is the involuntary and sudden contraction of your abdominal muscles and it can lead to mild or severe pain lasting ...
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Why Low Vitamin D Raises Heart Disease Risks in Diabetics
Low levels of vitamin D are known to nearly double the risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes, and researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis now think they know why. They have found that diabetics deficient in vitamin D can't process cholesterol normall...
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How a Natural Diet Can Make You Happier
Given today’s fast-paced way of life, many people assume that stress, fatigue, and even mild depression are simply facts of life that cannot be avoided. But it does not have to be this way. There are things we all can do to improve mood, have more energy, and feel better all around, and it does [...
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