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Hemp, Hemp, Hooray!

Hemp--a cultivar of the Cannibis plant--has been around a long time. Its history dates back more than 12,000 years to China. It's been used to make everything from paper and rope to clothing and fuel...
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Nutrition Tips for Women in their 20s, 30s and 40s

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B Vitamins Are An Unbeatable Force For Health

Unfortunately, it's easy to run a deficit of Bs. They're water soluble, which means the body must use 'em or lose 'em. Any excess is eliminated daily in sweat or urine, so B vitamins must be...
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Good Health in Your Spice Rack

Sage , whether fresh or dried, has a strong flavor that makes it a good choice for hearty, slow-cooking foods such as roasts and stews. Sprinkle it on squash or sweet potatoes too. Sage tea soothes...
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Getting Clean Can Be A Dirty Business

Here's a familiar morning routine: You stumble into the shower, lather up your hair, massage in conditioner, soap up your body, and possibly get foamy with a shaving cream. You rinse off and step out...

5 Tips to Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions

It's that time of year again...for New Year's resolutions. Let's be honest - everyone makes big resolutions for themselves on January 1st, but seldom are they brought to fruition. According to...
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Herbs for Women

No matter what stage of womanhood you're in, chances are there is some herbal remedy that can help you deal with a nagging discomfort or injury, protect you from illness, or, maybe, make you feel a...
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Meet Your Microbiome

Next time you put a fork of food in your mouth, consider its effects on the trillions of beneficial bacteria that call your body home. These bacteria outnumber your human cells 10 to 1, and they have...
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Take Time for Healing Herbal Tea

This fall, use your tea breaks to bolster immunity! Herbal teas can have a beneficial impact on both acute and chronic health problems. Studies indicate drinking tea may have a profound effect on...
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Why Sleep Is So Important

Habitually being short on sleep significantly increases the risk of stroke among normal-weight adults. More than 5,000 people with no history of stroke participated in a three-year study. Results...