NUTRITION ESSENTIALS

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Seven best-selling books everyone should have At the time of this printing, Amazon.com listed more than 38,000 books on food and nutrition, with topics ranging from fasting and food sensitivities to vegan versus Paleo. What’s a healthy eater to do with all those choices? To make it easier, we’ve selected seven best-sellers covering a variety   Read More

FAMILY HEALTH PRIMER

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It’s back to school, and back to hectic schedules. Tips to keep the whole family healthy and eating right—even when time is tight You slap some cold cereal in front of the kids, and frantically search for your car keys. A wave to the school bus and you dash off to work, calling a quick   Read More

MALE MENopause

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It’s not a myth. Combat lowered testosterone levels and other changes associated with andropause with this supplement arsenal. Volumes have been written about menopause; books and articles abound, detailing everything from dietary regimens to deeper, spiritual aspects of this life-changing transition. But what happens when guys get “the change”? If you’re a guy—or you have   Read More

CHINESE HERBAL REMEDIES

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Traditional Chinese Medicine brings you time-proven herbal tonics used to ease ailments from headaches to PMS, even enhance energy. Discover these 10 herbs and let East meet West in your medicine chest Several thousand years ago, says a well-known legend in Chinese medicine, a physician named Bian Que was traveling to the Kingdom of Guo.   Read More

JUST A NUMBER

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People from their 20s to 80s reveal their secrets to aging well We’re never too old, or too young, to age well. To help you find and follow your own healthy path, we found five people who are shining examples. Among them, there are some common threads: They avoid processed and junk food and sodas,   Read More

NO MORE SENIOR MOMENTS

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Easy strategies to boost your brain power If you’re over 40 and it seems like you’re misplacing keys or forgetting names more frequently than you used to, you’re not alone. You may even respond to these annoying episodes with a nervous laugh and a self-deprecating comment about your “senior moment,” but trust me, if they   Read More

BEYOND GLUCOSAMINE & CHONDROITIN

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10 other nutrients to ease achy joint Glucosamine and chondroitin are well-known for their joint health benefits. Many studies have found that glucosamine, alone or in combination with chondroitin, relieves pain and improves joint function; slows cartilage breakdown and stimulates its growth; and significantly reduces the necessity of joint surgery with long-term use. Now, several   Read More

ENERGIZE!

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Engine running low? Rev up the smart way with healthy energy shots Energy—who doesn’t want more of it?  It ignites our day, helps us chase young children around, and gets us through those afternoon slumps.  We know the best route to energy is eight hours of sleep, exercise, and a good diet. Easy enough, right?   Read More

HOW-TO GUIDE TO SUPPLEMENTS

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What supplements work best taken together? Should you keep the little silica pack in the bottle? We answer all your most-asked questions. We all want to get the maximum benefit from our supplements. To help you do just that, we compiled the questions you’ve asked most frequently and harnessed the knowledge of Sam Russo, ND,   Read More

A MONTH OF DETOX

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30 Simple ways to cleanse and energize every day A well-designed detox can purge your liver, colon, and kidneys of toxins, clear skin, boost energy, and help you safely shed pounds. A cleaner lifestyle that allows you to detox round-the-clock and achieve long-term results. For the next month, implement one of these 30 simple steps   Read More