Lifeway Cultured Probiotic Kefir Antioxidant Health Boost Shake

Health Benefits of Lifeway Probiotic Cultured Milk Kefir
Kefir is an eastern European cultured milk beverage, similar to yogurt that originated primarily in Russia. Kefir is loaded with anti-oxidants that ward off infection. Kefir is high in protein and low in fat. Lifeway Kefir is our favorite.
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Raynaud's Phenomenon: Circulation Problems

Raynaud's Phenomenon: Circulation Problems
Raynaud's Phenomenon (RP)is a circulatory problem, in which blood flow is constricted in the extremities. Read on for health help information on Raynaud's Phenomenon.
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Nutrition and Health: Eat Those Veggies!

Did you know that for every carrot stick consumed by children in elementary schools, about 500 junk food snacks are consumed? Speaking health-wise, that's a horrible ratio. With childhood obesity, juvenile diabetes, cholesterol issues and other nutrition related illnesses on the rise, we need to be proactive with our health. With health issues, the best offense is a good defense. I mean good nutrition; eating right is your best defense against illness, infection and health issues. And the number one easiest way to better health with nutrition is to Eat Your Veggies! Here's a DIY guide to delicious, inexpensive and vitamin rich vegetables. Read more...

Vitamins, Minerals, Essential Oils

Nutritional Supplement Guide: Vitamins and Minerals
The average person's diet lacks certain essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients. The best source of nutrients is from the foods we eat. But some nutrients are difficult to obtain in sufficient quantities. Follow this guide to balance nutrition.
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Flu Season: Healthy Natural Prevention

Flu Prevention Techniques: Natural, Herbal and Healthy
April showers bring May flowers, but autumn rains bring aches and pains! Flu season is creeping up on us. The flu bug is lurking everywhere waiting to bite! Let's explore alternatives to protect against influenza infection.
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Gall Bladder Disease in Children

Gall Bladder Disease and Children: Not as Unlikely as We Used to Think
This nasty image is how our son's gall bladder appeared in digital surgical photography. Description of his gall bladder illness and subsequent surgery. Guide for parents in watching for and caring for gall bladder issues.
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Vitamins, Minerals, Amino Acids: Health Management

Vitamin, Mineral and Herbal Supplements: A How-to Guide
In the US especially, the average person's diet lacks certain essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients. The best source of nutrients is from the foods we eat. Some nutrients are difficult to obtain in sufficient quantities, however. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) usually sets the recommended daily allowance (RDA) at the bare minimum instead of at the ideal amount.

Nutritional supplements can compensate for the deficiency. As with any food product, read all nutrition information carefully. Many supplements contain unhealthy additives like sucrose, dextrose, artificial colors and glycols. Here is a list of nutrients and how they are used by the body as well as good sources for this nutrient.
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Healthy Nutrition = Illness Prevention

10 Easy Food Switches to Get More Vitamin C
10 dietary substitutions that only require a change in form to get more vitamin C
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Cold, Sinus Infection, Seasonal Allergies and Flu

When is a Cold Not a Cold?
Symptom analysis of cold, sinus, allergy and flu. Compare and contrast to get the proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Diagnosing and Treating Cold and Flu Symptoms
Antibiotic issues, cold symptoms and treatment.Review of natural, holistic, vitamin and mineral supplements, herbal treatments and homeopathic care. Teas, infusions and aromatherapy tips.
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AIDS/ HIV Health and Nutrition

Living with HIV/AIDS: Nutritional Health Issues
Detailed analysis of the HIV/AIDS infection from a health and nutritional perspective.
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