SPILLING THE BEANS

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New research suggests green coffee extract may help with weight loss—and more Move over, green tea extract. Green coffee extract (GCE) may be about to steal a little of your thunder as a weight loss supplement. Although there has been more research conducted on animals than on humans at this point, scientists are hopeful about   Read More

SUNFLOWER POWER

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Move over, peanut butter! Sunflower seed butters, along with flours, milk, and more are cropping up everywhere For folks with peanut allergies, or any peanut butter lover who wants to mix things up a little, it’s an option worth tasting. Sunflower seed butter, on its own or sometimes found blended with omega-3 rich flaxseeds, is   Read More

Skeleton Keys

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The right combination of nutrients offers protection against fractures and weak bones If you’re diagnosed with osteoporosis, a condition marked by low bone mineral density, it’s not enough to take a bone drug or pop some calcium, says R. Keith McCormick, DC, author of the book, The Whole Body Approach to Osteoporosis. You need to   Read More

Staying Active

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As the temperatures drop, make your best fitness gains ever! Wouldn’t it be nice if you could bottle up your highest level of fitness and health and have it “cover you” during more sedentary periods? Like when it’s too cold or you’re just too busy to go to yoga class … or out for a   Read More

DIY First-Aid Kit

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Accidents happen. And, at this time of year, so do those unforeseen run-ins with insects and poison ivy. Are you prepared? Having a first aid kit at the ready—a complete one that contains all of your emergency preparations in one place—only makes sense. With a do-it-yourself  kit, you control what goes into it and avoid   Read More