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For Your Health: Can Thanksgiving Actually Help Your Health?
11/24/2010 As you gather with your friends and family for Thanksgiving today, many of you may be giving thanks for various people or things in your life. But did you know that the simple act of being thankful may actually help your health? Read on to find out more.
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For Your Health: Four Toxins That May Be in Your Tap Water
11/17/2010 According to the Environmental Working Group, over 250 contaminants have been found in the public water supplies of 42 different states. Learn about four common toxins, why you don't want them in your water and what you can do to get rid of them.
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For Your Health: Four Superfoods for Flawless Skin
11/10/2010 You've tried exfoliating, cleansing and slathering on expensive creams. But have you ever considered eating your way to a radiant complexion? These four delicious foods can help build a nutritional foundation for flawless skin.
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For Your Health: 5 Benefits of Healthy Sleep
11/4/2010 Want to promote energy, focus, muscle building and much more? Go to bed! But first, read on to find out exactly what a good night of shuteye can do for you - and what you can do to support more restful sleep.
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For Your Health: The Surprising Benefits of Four Common Foods
10/28/2010 Eating healthy has so many benefits - but where should you start? If you're looking to get the most out of your food, you may want to consider adding these four common food and drink items to your diet to support strong bones, efficient digestion, glowing skin and more!
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For Your Health: Three Supplements to Get You 'In the Mood'
10/21/2010 Not "in the mood" a little too often lately? Loss of libido can be troubling, for both men and women. In most cases, it's completely normal and happens to everyone at some point in a relationship. Luckily, there are many things you can do to get your sex life back on track, including supplementing with herbs that support healthy desire.
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For Your Health: Three Supplements to Get You 'In the Mood'
10/14/2010 Not "in the mood" a little too often lately? Loss of libido can be troubling, for both men and women. In most cases, it's completely normal and happens to everyone at some point in a relationship. Luckily, there are many things you can do to get your sex life back on track, including supplementing with herbs that support healthy desire.
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For Your Health: The Spice of Life: What Can Turmeric Do For You?
10/7/2010 A common spice that can protect your aging brain, wipe away wrinkles and ease joint discomfort? Sounds too good to be true! But new research suggests otherwise. Read on to discover how this flavorful Indian spice may help fight the effects of aging - and much more.
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For Your Health: Is a Gluten-Free Diet Right for You?
9/30/2010 Bloating, gas, constipation and diarrhea can signal a number of health problems-including celiac disease, a digestive condition triggered by consumption of gluten, a protein found in many popular foods. It's estimated that nearly three million Americans, or one in 133 people, have celiac disease-but most aren't even aware they're affected.
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For Your Health: The Truth about Omega-3s and Heart Health
9/22/2010 Countless studies have touted the benefits of omega-3 essential fatty acids, especially for cardiovascular well-being. But new research suggests that a small daily dose may not protect your heart. Discover the truth behind the research -- are omega-3s actually helpful, or are you wasting your time and money?
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For Your Health: Make the Switch to a Mediterranean Diet
9/15/2010 What's on your dinner plate? For many Americans, there's a 6 to 8 oz piece of meat, a scoop of rice or potatoes, and a small mound of canned or frozen/reheated vegetables (usually green beans or peas). Slight variations occur, often omitting the vegetable entirely. If you lived in Greece, Crete or southern Italy, you'd be digging your fork into a much different meal-one that's now considered part of the healthiest eating styles known to man: the Mediterranean Diet.
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For Your Health: Four Simple Ways You Can Be Healthier Today
9/9/2010 If you're ready to make the transition to a healthier way of life, it may be hard to know exactly where to start. These four easy tips can help get you on the right track toward good health, today!
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For Your Health: Banish Wrinkles and Boost Memory with These Fruits
9/2/2010 Aging may be a natural process, but that doesn't mean we don't try our best to fight its effects. From wrinkled skin to declining memory, many of the natural results of aging can be countered by healthy habits, such as proper nutrition. Read on to find out which foods may have the anti-aging answer you've been searching for.
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For Your Health: The Truth about Sugar Substitutes
8/25/2010 Replacing refined or added sugars in your diet with low-calorie substitutes may benefit your waistline. But are sugar-free sweeteners safe? Read on to discover the pros and cons of several natural and artificial sugar substitutes.
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For Your Health: Probiotics: 3 Myths You Need to Know
8/19/2010 If you're confused about probiotics, you're not alone. Yogurts, breakfast cereals, energy bars and juices are all being marketed for their probiotic content-and the "buzz" is that you'll have better digestion, a healthy immune system and more energy if you consume them. But do these products really benefit health?
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For Your Health: Are You Getting the Right Antioxidants?
8/12/2010 While there's no question that antioxidants can certainly be useful, there is conflicting evidence about their effectiveness as stand-alone nutrients. New research has shown that specific combinations of multiple antioxidants may be the key to supporting overall health, especially cardiovascular function.
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For Your Health: Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
8/4/2010 Lack of sleep is a complaint shared by more than a quarter of the U.S. population. While effects such as moodiness, decreased alertness and impaired performance are well known to those who toss and turn or simply stay up too late, the more serious consequences of sleep deprivation often go unnoticed. Besides feeling cranky and tired, people who lack adequate sleep may be at risk for a number of health problems.
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For Your Health: Can Low Levels of Key Vitamins Lead to Cognitive Decline?
7/29/2010 What effect do certain nutrients have against cognitive and neurological dysfunction? Several new studies have uncovered an association between two key vitamins and cognitive decline.
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For Your Health: Chocolate and Your Mood
7/21/2010 A recent study on chocolate and sadness revealed something not too surprising: people who are feeling down tend to eat more chocolate. Who hasn't occasionally turned to a candy bar or bowl of ice cream when a bad mood strikes? But the findings also present an interesting question. Is eating chocolate a fix for feeling blue or just a reaction to feeling down and dejected?
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For Your Health: 6 Top Supplements and the Best Way to Take Them
7/14/2010 Are your nutritional supplements living up to their maximum potential? Get the most out of your supplement regimen by taking your vitamins, minerals and herbs correctly, and by considering how each supplement will interact with everything you put into your body.
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For Your Health: Which Source of Omega-3 is Right for Me?
7/7/2010 Although fish oil tends to garner the most attention, there are several other sources of omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) that provide support for overall health. Whether you're a vegetarian, or just looking for a variety of options, read on to discover five sources of omega-3 EFAs and decide which are right for you.
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For Your Health: Can Probiotics Benefit Weight Loss?
6/30/2010 Probiotics, or "good bacteria," have been celebrated for their role in supporting healthy digestion and elimination. But new research has uncovered another exciting benefit - they may actually help support weight management and fat loss goals in those who are already overweight.
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For Your Health: Oral Health Linked to Heart Woes
6/23/2010 Most of us know the importance of brushing and flossing our teeth to maintain fresh breath, a sparkling smile and the overall health of teeth and gums. But did you know that your oral hygiene routine may actually affect the health of your heart?
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3 Ingredients You Don't Want in Your Skin Care Products
6/16/2010 Beauty may be only skin deep-but the ingredients of skin care products that many people apply daily to achieve younger-looking skin can be quickly absorbed into the body. Recent testing has found some foreign-manufactured creams to be contaminated with toxic levels of mercury, and potentially dangerous chemicals may be lurking in the products you use every day. Are your skin creams safe?
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Fitness Benefits Body and Mind
6/8/2010 Regular exercise has long been recommended as one of the best ways to reduce the risk of obesity and other weight-related health issues. New research has uncovered another exciting effect of moderate physical activity: it may help reduce the incidence of cognitive decline and mild cognitive impairment associated with aging in adults.
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Are You Questioning the Safety of Supplements?
6/2/2010 A recent investigation of dietary herbal supplements found that many were contaminated with heavy metals and other toxins, or made misleading claims about weight loss or disease. Herbal supplements can be beneficial to support overall health, but it is important to consider the purpose, quality and possible interactions of such products.
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*The information in this newsletter is for educational use only. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or treat any condition. Please consult your healthcare practitioner if you believe you may have any of the signs or symptoms discussed above before using any of the nutrients discussed.

You should also consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem.

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