Author: Guest Writer
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Why Cupping Is All the Rage With Michael Phelps
If you’ve been watching this year’s Olympic swimming races you must have noticed the large circular bruises covering American swimmer and the most decorated Olympian of all time, Michael Phelps body. And you may even have wondered how on earth he got them. Well, the bruises come from an ancient health technique that he’s been using to…
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Which Sugar Substitute Is Best?
Many of today’s sugar free products are loaded with a variety of sweeteners. Knowing the differences between each sugar substitute is crucial for your health and waistline. With names such as Neotame, Lactitol and Trehalose, not only have sweeteners become hard to recognize, but they sound more like characters out of an anime, than ingredients. They’re also…
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The 5 Yoga Poses That Will Improve Your Health
Yoga is all about the union of the mind, body and soul, so it should come as no surprise, it has also been shown to improve health. Scientists have shown that following yoga with deep relaxation protects against stress and stress related disease. Their research has also found that specific yoga poses may target, and ultimately…
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Why Pineapple Enzymes Will Replace Antibiotics
Scientists have discovered that enzymes found in the stems and roots of pineapple may help win the battle against drug-resistant super bugs. These findings are a result of increasing efforts by medical research to find alternative treatments to antibiotic-resistant drugs. Australian scientists made the discovery when they used these enzymes to cure diarrhea in piglets.…
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Finding Balance With Ayurvedic Healing
Ayurveda can be summed up in one word: holistic. The Ayurvedic healing system focuses on our entire human experience in the process of diagnosing and treating our ailments. In Sanskrit Ayurveda means “science or knowledge of life” and there’s a strong emphasis placed on balance. Balance within our self and, by extension, the balance of…
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New Anti-Aging Non-Surgical Technique For Eyelids
There is now a non-surgical technique available to correct saggy eyelids. Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery is the second most common cosmetic procedure performed worldwide. The welcome news is that there is now a non-surgical technique available and the results are absolutely amazing. This innovative machine is called the PLEXR®. The PLEXR® The PLEXR® was devised…
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Why Olive Oil is Going To Save Your Eyesight
A new study has shown that olive oil and coconut oil are the secret ingredients to improving your eyesight and protecting it from old age. Researchers recently published a study in Food Research International. The study indicated that a diet rich in olive oil and coconut oil is good for your eyesight. This diet has been shown to…
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8 Celebrities Who Use Acupuncture
Acupuncture is increasing in popularity among celebrities wishing to improve their health and state of mind naturally. The therapy is not new though. In fact, it was accepted as a complement to western medicine, in 1997, by the National Institute of Health. Since then a long list of purported health benefits has been linked to…
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The Anti-Aging Benefits of Amino Acid L-Cysteine
L-cysteine is found in most protein based foods, but it can also be taken in a natural or synthetic supplement form. This important amino acid has many health benefits, not least of which is its anti-aging properties. Why You Need L-Cysteine L-cysteine, often referred to as “cysteine”, is a non-essential and sulphur containing amino acid…
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80% of Celebrity Endorsed Foods Are Unhealthy
The U.S. Institute of Medicine and Surgeon General have found that assisting individuals in making health promoting behavioural changes is very difficult to achieve in the current unhealthy world environment. This is seen to be exacerbated by celebrity endorsed food and beverage marketing, which has been identified as a significant contributor to childhood obesity and…