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Natural Options for Better Sleep

Natural Options for Better Sleep

We hear people all the time say things like, “Oh, I only need a couple hours a night” or “I will sleep when I die.” Well, the research demonstrates that if you don’t get enough sleep while you are on ...

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Treating Acute Bronchitis Naturally

Treating Acute Bronchitis Naturally

Second to pneumonia, bronchitis is probably the most well-known and notorious respiratory disease. This condition occurs when the lining of your bronchial tubes, which are responsible for carrying air to and from your lungs, become irritated and inflamed. Acute bronchitis, ...

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A Closer Look at Strep Throat

A Closer Look at Strep Throat

Nothing can ruin a day quite like strep throat, the throat’s most common type of bacterial infection. This condition affects a number of areas of the body, and can leave you feeling drained and down for the count. Fortunately, there ...

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Breathing Easier: Clearing Up Your Sinuses

Breathing Easier: Clearing Up Your Sinuses

Sinus infections are nothing to sneeze at – about 37 million Americans will develop one each year. Typical medical protocol calls for heavy doses of decongestants and antihistamines to knock out the infection. Unfortunately, these medications will likely knock you ...

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The Link Between GERD & Asthma

The Link Between GERD & Asthma

To a casual observer, there would seem to be little in common between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and asthma. After all, GERD afflicts your stomach and esophagus, whereas asthma is a notorious cardiovascular condition – how could the two conditions ...

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The Vital Role of Your Kidneys

The Vital Role of Your Kidneys

Your kidneys safely dispose of waste, while cleaning your blood in the process. As in many cases, keeping your kidneys in good shape is crucial to maintain your overall health. As in many cases, implementing a few diet and lifestyle ...

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Helping Seniors Cope With Depression

Helping Seniors Cope With Depression

Ideally, a person’s golden years should be a time filled with relaxation and happiness, with warm and close relationships with friends and family. Unfortunately, many seniors report increasingly strong symptoms of depression as they age, and feel a lack of ...

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Six Steps for Treating Sinus Infections

Six Steps for Treating Sinus Infections

Sinus infections are nothing to sneeze at – about 37 million Americans will develop one each year. Typical medical protocol calls for heavy doses of decongestants and antihistamines to knock out the infection. Unfortunately, these medications will likely knock you ...

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Protecting the Mind From Alzheimer’s

Protecting the Mind From Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most challenging threats to public health, especially for those older than 65 years of age. It is estimated that 4 million Americans and half a million Canadians currently have the disease. While there is ...

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Eight Natural Remedies for Allergies

Eight Natural Remedies for Allergies

To most, the changing of the seasons is a fairly routine, natural event. To allergy sufferers, however, the change into a new season means the onset of debilitating allergy symptoms. Even worse, these allergies are often treated with medications that ...

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