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7 Tips for a Healthier New Year
OK, who made a New Years Resolution and has already broken it? Remember why you made those resolutions in the first place. The biggest challenge to sticking with it is between your ears. You can do this! Follow these 7 tips and see and feel…
IBS Awareness and the Fiber Connection
Although the causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) are unknown, the symptoms and side effects have become all too familiar for many. IBS, which affects mostly younger women, can cause abdominal cramps, constipation, diarrhea and misery…
Vitamin E a Crucial Vitamin
What is Vitamin E?
Vitamin E is more than a single vitamin. It’s a group of eight fat-soluble compounds. These compounds can be divided into two groups; tocopherols and tocotrienols, either of which can be alpha, beta, gamma or delta tocopherols.…
The Power of the Pomegranate
Throughout history, pomegranates have inspired artists, writers and countless cultures as a symbol of good fortune. Recently, clinical studies have revealed what good fortune this juicy, crowned fruit can offer you in addition to its unique…
A Closer Look at Allergy Season
May is National Allergy Awareness Month, and I’ll bet it’s no coincidence that it comes in the spring.
Understanding Asthma and Allergies
Allergies are a result of an immune system gone haywire: The immune system mistakes a typically harmless…
Feeling Fuller With Fiber
April is IBS Awareness Month and a great time to take a look at how much fiber is in your diet. It’s estimated that the average adult eats only 15 grams of dietary fiber per day. How much fiber do you need? The FDA recommends that adult…