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Are Pre-packaged Low Carb Foods Really Low Carb?
In the last couple of years there have been more and more prepackaged foods going onto shelves in supermarkets and health food shops that are advertised as having a “Low Carb” content. To maintain a low carb diet, one must have the correct information on the carb...
Exercise of the Month – Balance Exercises
Here are three levels of balance exercises that you can do to improve your balance and overall fitness. Pick the one that best fits your abilities and let us know how it works for you. Weight shifts (Difficulty Level - 1): Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and...
Nutrient of the Month – Vitamin B6
How Much Vitamin B6 is Safe? Many people who take a supplement that contains B vitamins raise concerns about whether they are taking too much vitamin B6. This article discusses only the supplemental form of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine, also called pyridoxine...
Can Aspirin Cause Hearing Loss?
A long term study conducted by Harvard University, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Vanderbilt University and the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, that has been running since 1986, has found evidence that taking aspirin, acetaminophen or ibuprofen two or more times a...
Exercise of the Month – Knee Extensions
Knee extension exercise will help strengthen your knees, which will improve your balance and reduce your risk of falling. Strengthening your knees will also allow you to walk and climb stairs with greater ease and comfort. Sit on a chair with your back straight and...
Nutrient of the Month – Guarana
Guarana means "secret eyes" and was so named because the fruit resembles a human eye. Guarana is the pure seed of the Paullinia Cupana vine - a climbing shrub found in isolated areas of the Amazon rain forest. The seed is about the size of a pea, looks like a brown...
Natural Remedies for Inflammation
What is Inflammation? Inflammation is your body’s attempt to protect itself and begin the healing process. When a part of the body is injured or infected, the first response is to increase blood flow into the area which allows more nutrients and white blood cells to...
Exercise of the Month – The Windmill
Rotating the upper arms and the shoulders gives your arms a thorough workout and builds strength in the upper arms, shoulders, and neck muscles. The biceps and triceps are the secondary muscles targeted. 1. Raise your arms in front of you at the shoulder level,...
Nutrient of the Month – Tart Cherry
Tart cherry is an excellent source of natural melatonin. Melatonin is an important hormone that triggers sleepiness and can help improve your ability to get a restful night’s sleep. Tart cherry is also one of the richest known sources of a class of antioxidants called...
Getting Hydrated Can Have Surprising Effects On Your Health
You have probably heard people say that it is important to stay hydrated. Especially during the summer months, it can have a drastic effect on our health if we don't get plenty of fluids. Why is it important? What should we be drinking? And, how much should we be...
