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Archive for February, 2009

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Bell Peppers – Great Sources of Lycopene

Red bell pepper is one of the few foods that contain lycopene, a phytochemical that is known to help prevent prostate, cervix, bladder and pancreas cancer. Bell peppers are also very rich in many essential nutrients, such as vitamin A, C and beta-carotene.

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Clove: Natural Toothache Remedy

Toothache is usually caused by a bacterial infection or tooth decay. If you are experiencing toothaches and do not have time to see a dentist right away, clove can be a temporary solution to immediately help relieve your toothache. Clove is a herb that is well known for its antiviral, antifungal, antiseptic and stimulating properties. Besides toothache, herbalist has used clove to treat infections, diarrhea, respiratory problems, wounds, scabies and acne. One of the natural chemical compound responsible for relieving toothache in clove is Eugenol.

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Turmeric: Natural Treatment for Acne & Rashes

Turmeric is an edible herb that has been used to treat skin conditions by the Chinese and Indian for thousands of years. Turmeric is well known for treating skin conditions, such as acne, rashes, scars and burns. It is also popular for treating: hemorrhage, bruises, toothache, chest pain, menstrual and stomach problems, Rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases.

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Back Pain Exercises: Prevent Spine Injury

Your spine is one of the most important bone structures in your body. It is a group of specialized bones that protects your spinal cord, giving you the ability to do many different postures and improving your range of mobility. Keeping your spine healthy is a great way to help prevent spine injuries.

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Bok Choy Benefits

Bok choy is the healthiest vegetable of the cabbage family, it is full of vitamin C, potassium, calcium, and is loaded with beta-carotene. One cup of bok choy contains nearly the full RDA for beta-carotene and half the calcium of a cup of milk.

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Natural Ways to Relieve High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure or hypertension is a disease that affects about 1 in 3 American adults. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to major health problems, such as heart attack, stroke and kidney failure. There are little symptoms for high blood pressure which is why it is important to have your blood pressure checked.

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How to Preserve Muscle Mass

Preserving your muscle mass is critical for mobility, especially if you are 50 or older. Healthy men or women 65 or older lose about 5 pounds of lean muscle tissue every 10 years. Protein is one of the most important nutrients for helping you sustain muscle mass. Without protein your body will have a very hard time repairing and building tissues. Protein is needed to build and repair muscles, bones, cartilage and skin. It is also needed to produce certain enzymes and hormones. The best sources of high quality proteins are from organic plant-based foods and meat from animals raised on pasture farms free of synthetic chemicals.

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Asparagus – Birth Defect Fighter

Asparagus is a strange looking vegetable, it doesn’t look very appetizing but is full of essential nutrients. This vegetable is an excellent source of vitamin K and folate . Vitamin K is important for blood clotting and cell development. Although, too much vitamin K may increase the risk of blood clots in the heart and brain.

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Humming-Bee Meditation Technique

Meditation can help you achieve happiness, peace, joy, bliss and help you tap into energies you never knew existed. The Humming-Bee Meditation is perfect for helping you achieve these feelings, it is a technique designed to help you achieve harmony and balance.

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How to Read Food Label

Food label has been around for over a century but it was not until 1994 that manufacturers were required by the FDA to include food label on their packages. Now days food label is more complex than ever and some can even be confusing to read. This should not stop you from reading them. Learning how to read food label will help you determine what food is healthy or not and prevent you from becoming a victim of misleading advertisements.

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