Your source for the latest news on natural medicine!tag:vitacost.com:HealthNewsletters2012-5-16T02:30:00-05:002012-5-16T02:30:00Z2012-5-16T02:30:00ZAtom:id:vitacost.com:FYH12010-11-24T00:00:00-05:002010-11-24T00:00:00Z2010-11-24T00:00:00ZVitacost.com, IncVitacost.com NewslettersAs 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.Atom:id:vitacost.com:FYH22010-11-17T00:00:00-05:002010-11-17T00:00:00Z2010-11-17T00:00:00ZVitacost.com, IncVitacost.com NewslettersAccording to the Environmental Working Group, over 250 contaminants have been found in the public water supplies of 42 different states. 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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.Atom:id:vitacost.com:FYH62010-10-28T00:00:00-05:002010-10-28T00:00:00Z2010-10-28T00:00:00ZDavid N. Ilfeld, M.D.Vitacost.com NewslettersEating 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!Atom:id:vitacost.com:FYH72010-10-21T00:00:00-05:002010-10-21T00:00:00Z2010-10-21T00:00:00ZDavid N. Ilfeld, M.D.Vitacost.com NewslettersNot "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. 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Read on to discover how this flavorful Indian spice may help fight the effects of aging - and much more.Atom:id:vitacost.com:FYH102010-9-30T00:00:00-05:002010-9-30T00:00:00Z2010-9-30T00:00:00ZDavid N. Ilfeld, M.D.Vitacost.com NewslettersBloating, 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.Atom:id:vitacost.com:DHT12010-11-30T00:00:00-05:002010-11-30T00:00:00Z2010-11-30T00:00:00ZVitacost.com NewslettersWeight training increased blood flow to limbs more than aerobic exercise did, study findsAtom:id:vitacost.com:DHT22010-11-23T00:00:00-05:002010-11-23T00:00:00Z2010-11-23T00:00:00ZVitacost.com NewslettersEach bout of aerobic actvity revs up the immune system, study authors suggestAtom:id:vitacost.com:DHT32010-11-16T00:00:00-05:002010-11-16T00:00:00Z2010-11-16T00:00:00ZVitacost.com NewslettersShut-eye helped solidify vocabulary for study volunteersAtom:id:vitacost.com:DHT42010-11-9T00:00:00-05:002010-11-9T00:00:00Z2010-11-9T00:00:00ZVitacost.com NewslettersBran extracts could be added to food, beverages, and provide a natural colorant, scientists sayAtom:id:vitacost.com:DHT52010-11-2T00:00:00-05:002010-11-2T00:00:00Z2010-11-2T00:00:00ZVitacost.com NewslettersHere are possible causesAtom:id:vitacost.com:DHT62010-10-26T00:00:00-05:002010-10-26T00:00:00Z2010-10-26T00:00:00ZVitacost.com NewslettersSwedish study suggests pounds put on during high-cal, low-exercise periods stick aroundAtom:id:vitacost.com:DHT72010-10-19T00:00:00-05:002010-10-19T00:00:00Z2010-10-19T00:00:00ZVitacost.com NewslettersMore study needed to clarify role that diet plays in development of the disease, researchers sayAtom:id:vitacost.com:DHT82010-10-18T00:00:00-05:002010-10-18T00:00:00Z2010-10-18T00:00:00ZVitacost.com NewslettersUV rays threaten the eyes as much as the skin, experts warnAtom:id:vitacost.com:DHT92010-10-17T00:00:00-05:002010-10-17T00:00:00Z2010-10-17T00:00:00ZVitacost.com NewslettersRegardless of actual risk, the anxiety made them more likely to tumble, study showsAtom:id:vitacost.com:DHT102010-10-16T00:00:00-05:002010-10-16T00:00:00Z2010-10-16T00:00:00ZVitacost.com NewslettersParticipants reported less pain, a happier mood and overall better quality of life