The Importance of Water Hydration

Everyone is aware how crucial water consumption is to the body, but are we drinking enough? At the very minimum, a person should be consuming about half their body weight in ounces of water per day! Our bodies are made up of approximately 65% water, so the body needs hydrated each day. Water is necessary…

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Mammogram Debate

Recently, there was a study conducted “touting” the benefits of mammograms. In this study, 133,000 women were evaluated and divided into three age groups. The follow-up period lasted 29 years, which the researchers said is the longest trial ever conducted. For the women ages 40-39, for every 2500 mammograms conducted, one death was prevented. Overall,…

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Vitamin D: Effect on Diabetes

We have long discussed the various benefits of Vitamin D, and now there is another component that needs to be highlighted. A study was just completed and published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition June 29, 2011, showing the benefits of Vitamin D in patients that are high risk for diabetes. In the study,…

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Caffeine: Am I Consuming Too Much?

Caffeine is a fairly common or seemingly harmless drug, but can a person be consuming too much? Caffeine has an amphetamine like-effect, which means it is psychotropic in nature. Caffeine can cause: insomnia, muscle twitching, rapid heart rate, and even cardiac arrhythmia. Also, caffeinism can mimic chronic anxiety states, restlessness, and rebound depression. In an article, “Caffeinism…

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Foods that Act as Natural Diuretics

Looking for foods that will help eliminate that bloating feeling? Leaving for a vacation soon? The following list are foods that can help you lose that bloated feeling! 1. Asparagus 2. Artichoke 3. Apple Cider Vinegar 4. Brussel Sprouts 5. Cucumber 6. Dandelion Remember, if you increase your sugar and salt intake, and decrease your…

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PMS

In this segment, Joe discusses PMS and PMDD. He offers some alternatives and natural approaches to dealing with these issues.

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