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Feeding Children Well: Organic is the Gold Standard

The story of the foods we eat continues in the halls of government, in agribusiness board rooms, and on pages of scientific study. And it ends with you or me in the produce section, picking up a...
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Is Beauty Skin Deep?

The concept of beauty is a paradox that I have not completely figured out. Unrealistic ideals of beauty have hurt women even as they sold untold billions of dollars in cosmetics and facials and...
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Avoid Disease With Detox

"The more fat you have, the more toxins you retain," explains Brenda Watson, CNC. "The more toxins you retain, the harder it becomes to lose weight." The solution? Minimize your exposure to...
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Insomnia

Have trouble sleeping? Consider these remedies and techniques.
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Natural Spring Cleaning

A cleansing, springtime detox feels wonderful for your body and it can also be delicious! Your liver is your premiere detox organ, and all too frequently, factors interrupt its healthy functioning...
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Drink Your Greens

We all know fruit and vegetables are good for us. They help lower our risk for obesity, heart disease, and Type 2 diabe-tes. Yet, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only...
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Herbal Relief for Allergies

Allergies plague many of us. Fortunately, some remedies from Mother Nature can reduce or eliminate your suffering. It's almost always easier to prevent allergy symptom flare-up than to stop full-...
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Love Hurts: The Science of a Broken Heart

While love is in the air as Valentine's Day nears, some may literally be sick of romance. Specifically those who are feeling lonely or have just gone through a break up. Although it may take time to...
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The Truth About Chocolate

Dark and in moderation, chocolate is good for you. For years it was your favorite food. Then everyone said that chocolate was bad for you. For decades, it occupied the "least recommended" tip at the...
2017 Trend Predictions

10 Trend Predictions for 2017

As we enter 2017, a variety of health and environmental trends are gaining in popularity, promising social-media chatter--and further research. Check out this rundown of Taste for Life's hottest...