Tag: Fitness & Nutrition

Hiking Workouts Are Good for the Body and Great for the Mind

June 20, 2021
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Before COVID-19, the popularity of hiking was on a downward slope among both adults and children. But its popularity has climbed during the pandemic, as more people take to the trails. Hiking is a great way to experience nature and offers those who do it several physical and mental health benefits. Hiking differs in many…

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Foods that Calm Your Nerves

June 20, 2021
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Many of us operate in high gear much of the day, putting out small (and large) fires, juggling schedules, dealing with traffic, and generally trying to keep our lives (and that of our families) in order. Even when our days and nights aren’t speeding along at a high pitch, levels of the stress hormone cortisol…

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Nutritional Yeast to Help Prevent Common Childhood Infections

June 20, 2021
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The amount of beta-glucan fiber in just a dusting of nutritional yeast each day may be enough to change the course of our immune response to various pathogens, according to a study that put this substance to the test in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial for the prevention of common childhood illnesses. The findings reflect…

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Release Summer Heat With a Hand or Foot Massage

June 16, 2021
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A solar term is a period of about two weeks and is based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief that living in accordance with nature will enable one to live a harmonious life. This article series explores each of…

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Research Links the Western Diet to Inflammatory Bowel Disease

June 16, 2021
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Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is a historically Western occurrence. Although mainly a problem in the United States, as the standard American diet has gone global, IBD has become more common across the globe. All that fast food, fat, and sugar could be promoting the proliferation of IBD. A recent study has found that eating…

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Holistic Ways to Fight Lasting COVID-19 Symptoms

June 16, 2021
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Many people who have endured COVID-19 have found themselves dealing with lasting symptoms, even months after testing negative for active infection. Some of these symptoms include tiredness or fatigue, difficulty thinking or concentrating, dizziness, headaches, and joint or muscle pain. Some COVID-19 survivors also find themselves battling anxiety and depression, as well as symptoms that…

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How to Diagnose Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth

June 16, 2021
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In part one of this series, we gave an overview of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth—otherwise known as SIBO. It can be an insidious disease because so many of its symptoms overlap with other gut ailments. Misdiagnosis, or missing a diagnosis altogether, is very common. Yet the longer SIBO goes untreated, the more difficult it can…

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Natural Substances to Fight a Big Belly

June 16, 2021
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If a big belly is weighing you down, nature may offer some sensible solutions. From coconut oil and green tea to dark chocolate and vitamin D, there are great natural substances worth looking into. That’s especially true when you consider carrying excess weight around your midsection puts you at increased risk of heart attack, raising…

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Can This Natural Sweetener Lower Blood Sugar?

June 13, 2021
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Many people have a sweet tooth. For some, it can become an addiction, fueled by a food industry that continually creates an abundance of highly palatable, inexpensive, ultra-processed foods. As some companies cash in on a market for lab-created, low-calorie sweeteners, one natural sweetener may help curb your sweet tooth without raising your blood sugar….

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A Dozen Ways to Get a Better Night’s Sleep

June 13, 2021
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You’ve had a long day and you’re exhausted. You finally call it a night and get into bed for a restful eight hours. You try to relax, but all of a sudden your mind is in overdrive. It’s rehashing the day and planning for tomorrow, next week, and next year. In short order, any thoughts…

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