Monthly Archives: January 2010

Your eyes perhaps are the most abused part of your body, specially at the end of a stressful day. It is only when you close them to the ether of sleep that you give it a well-deserved break. It doesn’t have to be this way everyday. You can do your part in keeping your eyes healthy in just a matter of days. When you care for your eyes, you care for the very part that connects you to your visual world. Have you ever tried groping your way out of the dark? It is a blessing that you see each day in thousands of colorful pixels. Continue reading

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You are DEFINITELY what you eat. This is a simple truth. Not only does food give you all the nutrition your body needs, but it also keeps your spirits high – given that you eat the right, healthy meals. No matter how stressful your day may be, nothing will wear you down if your body and soul are full. It’s hard getting a happy mood when you’re feeling hungry. On top of this, you can’t seem to focus on anything that you do for the day. Continue reading

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Having a sip of your favorite ice cold fruit shake or a hot latte can sometimes bring a sudden jolt of pain that keeps you cursing all over. You just don’t know what hit you. It can be a mild, throbbing ache to a head-splitting pain. No matter what the degree of pain is, having a sensitive teeth is truly uncomfortable. In fact, millions of people the world over share the same woe. It just makes your sumptuous hot and cold treats impossible for you to enjoy. Your tooth ( teeth ) doesn’t seem to feel your joy over these things. Continue reading

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Have you ever forgotten words spoken to you after just listening to it for the past twenty minutes? Perhaps, you’ve also experienced walking into a room baffled why you are there in the first place? How about having hard times remembering names and numbers? You are definitely not alone. The brain needs constant stimulation to make one’s memory sharp and together with the aging process comes the woes of memory deteriorating. The question now comes as to whether you can eat your way to a better memory or not. Continue reading

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If you’re tired of synthetic forms of pain relief, you are not alone. Many have been moved by the remarkable stories of recovery from natural pain relief cures. From chronic headaches to arthritis, many have found their natural healing. Even the power of the mind has been singled out as the driving force to a person’s healing – like the famous placebo effect that baffles many medical experts. There is a good reason why finding natural options are better. Synthetic pills Continue reading

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Sweet potatoes are popular treats for that Thanksgiving party, but it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy this healthy treat anytime of the year. In fact, these are one of the most nutritious vegetable you can find. What’s best is that sweet potatoes are in season all-year round, which means you don’t need to wait for November and December to pass by for you to be able to enjoy a bite. Continue reading

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Just because your budget is tight doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your very health. It is true that conventional, processed foods are cheaper than their natural, organic counterpart. You may also think that all foods are the same and it’s about filling that gut and satisfying that palate. Think again. Dr. Joseph Mercola has said that ” the most important foods to buy organic are animal products, not fruits and vegetables. ” It may come as a surprise and here are reasons why you need to buy organic: Continue reading

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Are you mad about processed foods? You are definitely not alone in your constant struggle to satisfy your cravings for all these soulless treats. Did you know that when it comes to which country has the lowest life expectancy, America is on top of the list? When billions of dollars have been spent each year on yummy stuff on the fast food lane, one can only figure out why. These fake foods may satisfy the palate but they are dietary culprits devoid of nutrition. Continue reading

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Beauty may be more than skin deep and is touted to be in the eyes of the beholder, but your skin is the very clothing you wear that people see each day. How many times have we marveled at people with amazing, youthful, healthy, and glowing skin? Perhaps, a lot. Our vanity has even driven us to spend thousands of dollars on skin care products that promise the alabaster beauty to shine from within. Continue reading

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If one will look for the secrets of living longer, one can only look to the East in the Land of the Rising Sun: Japan. An estimate has been made that by the year 2020, the elderly’s ratio to children will be 3:1. In Japan, many old people live longer and 22 percent of its population consists of those who are 65 years old and older. In fact, Japan holds the record of having the most number of long-lived people on this planet and the number keeps rising. Continue reading

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Have you tried riding a merry-go-round and feel somewhat nauseous after a jolly ride? Imagine having to feel the same way even when you are simply standing in place. Imagine feeling as if the whole world spins even when you are lying down with your eyes closed. Welcome to the world of those who are experiencing a balance disorder called VERTIGO. Continue reading

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If you think that a tomato is a vegetable… think again! Tomato is actually a fruit with fruitful load of mega health benefits. In fact, tomatoes are one of nature’s most versatile health food that you can prepare in any way you like, whether fresh and raw mixed with your favorite garden salad or cooked with your Italian herbs and spaghetti. Continue reading

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It is normal for anyone to get worried but when these worries become constant and irrational, interfering with your daily life in general, you may want to check with your mental health doctor for a condition called GAD or Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Do you simply worry too much? Do you feel so anxious all day long for no apparent reason? Do you feel body pains, as if your energy is being depleted? Continue reading

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Have you ever craved for a certain type of food? Chances are – all of us have, at one time, succumb to our very own food cravings. Most of the time, we deal with our food cravings by simply giving our body what our mind wants. The truth is that after that craving has been satisfied, you will crave for something else – from chocolates, french fries, burgers, ice cream, pizza, and many more. Food cravings happen when your mind is confused with what your body truly Continue reading

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Parsley is every chef’s top-choice herb when it comes to garnishing their signature dishes, but little is known about this vitamin plant that surpasses your vitamin supplement in a pill. This popular herb is actually full of medicinal benefits which can truly give you that boost to finding your natural healing. In fact, this humble herb is so rich in vitamins C, K, and A… and not to mention folate, iron, magnesium, potassium, and calcium. Continue reading

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