Mental Health Spring Cleaning: A-Z Mood Lifters to Beat Depression

Spring is here, so say the birds, flowers, sunshine. Yet here you sit depressed, wondering what all the fuss is about. Where's that spring freshness you're supposed to feel? If you can't see the light for the clouds, try these A-Z mood lifters to brighten you up. Mental Health Spring Cleaning: A-Z Mood Lifters to Beat Depression

Caffeine Free Water Pills for Weight Loss

I have noticed my weight loss slowed and stopped, even though I'm still dieting. A friend mentioned that I might be retaining water. As I'm out of menopause and no longer have monthly cycles, I didn't think that would be an issue. So I went looking for safe natural caffeine free diuretics. I found one by Sundown Naturals and cost only $3. With a $2 off coupon from Meijer, only a buck. It's primarily potassium with other good herbs like Uva Ursi, alfalfa, parsley, juniper, bucchu. Read on   Caffeine Free Water Pills for Weight Loss

Blender Juices Superfood Super Green Vitamin Packed Smoothies

I have lost 92 pounds and still have eight pounds to go. So I'm boosting raw veggies, raw juices and greens. I came late to the juicing fellowship and have not bought one yet. I wrote that I was considering buying a juicer. A commenter suggested I use the juice function on my blender and I said mine didn't have that option.wrote Juicer Pricing Considerations.  Then I had an ah-ha moment. Of course the blender can juice, using "liquefy." Well, color me brilliant, it worked. Juice was a bit pulpy, more like a smoothie. A juicer would probably make less chunky veggie juices I'm after. But to save $75 and counter space? I'll live with it.   Blender Juices Superfood Super Green Drink

Nutritional Supplements to Replace Antidepressants

Nutritional Supplements to Replace Antidepressants I took the antidepressant Paxil for over seven years. According to Drug Alert, Paxil has multiple side effects which I was not informed of when I began taking it. I quit taking Paxil after experiencing many of the listed side effects. When I quit, I knew that I would need to find ways to stabilize chemical imbalances and compensate for the lack of the drug. Here's my nutritional supplement guide to get off from an antidepressant. I take these in combination and have been able to stay antidepressant-free for over 16 months. Read on...

L'il Critters Gummy Vites Multi-Vitamins No Artifical Colors or Flavors

L'il Critters Gummy Vites No Artificial Colors or Flavors Children's Multi-Vitamins
Multi-vitamins for kids: are they necessary? What about the added preservatives and artificial flavors that manufacturers use to attract kids? And all natural organic vitamins are great but pricey. How about inexpensive healthy L'il Critters Gummy Vites?
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Hospital Mixes Up Babies: A Case for Mother-Infant Bonding

Williston, ND Hospital Sends Wrong Baby Home with Couple
Your bundle of joy has arrived and you take her home. But what happens if the hospital sends you home with someone else's bundle of joy? Williston, ND hospital officials are facing that very problem. The solution: immediate mother-infant bonding after birth.
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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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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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Clean Green. Be Healthy.

10 Seasonal Home Maintenance Tips
Easy, inexpensive and quick home maintenance tips that will keep you safe. Proper home maintenance reduces health and safety hazards. Mold, dust and other allergens aggravate seasonal allergies, sinus problems and respiratory problems. Clean= healthy and sanitary. Clean lowers bill also!
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Spring Cleaning with Lemon Juice: Green, Safe and Effective
Spring Cleaning with lemon juice: the safe and natural way to clean and deoderize many things. 20+ eco-friendly uses.
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Clean Green: Replace Toxic Household Cleaners with Eco-Friendly Products for Safe, Natural Cleaning
Stock your cleaning cupboard with these simple, natural household cleaners. Keep the family healthy and safe by avoiding harmful chemical cleaners, disinfectants and polishes.
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20 Uses for Baking Soda: Cleaner, Odor Neutralizer, Health Aid and Beauty Care
Baking soda is one of the most multi-functional household product. It cleans, deoderizes, scrubs, promotes healing and whitens. Here are over 20 uses for a 39c box of baking soda.
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Natural Energy and Immunity Boost from Alacer Emergen-C

Emergen-C: Natural Drug-Free Energy Booster and Immunity Builder
Need a boost of energy to make it through the day? Emergen-C is a safe, natural, effective, inexpensive healthy super energy booster.
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PMS Diet

PMS Diet: What You Eat and Don't Eat Can Control Premenstrual Syndrome
PMS can be managed with some mindful dietary choices. What you eat and don't eat will help you to feel more comfortable during the difficulty of Premenstrual Syndrome.
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