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Chani
Toned and Tight: more than just cardio.
by Chani
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Every day I watch women young and old, come into the gym get on a piece of cardio equipment, and sweat for an hour. Well, cardio is important and good. But, if you are looking to make changes to your body, it's going to take more than that. First let's tackle the too much cardio. If you aren't eating enough healthy food, your body is breaking down from all that crankin' cardio. Soon you will be a "skinny... 5/24/2009 10:51:35 AM
Inna
Breast Cancer Prevention
by Inna
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In this blog, I would like to focus on the topic of breast cancer. I won't be addressing the things you probably already know about breast cancer but will focus on some new studies along with a recently developed Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Test from Metametrix Laboratories called the Extronex 2/16 Assay. There is a growing body of research showing that it is not simply the amount of total estrogen... 5/23/2009 1:35:48 PM
Beth Rosenshein
Fertility and Hypogonadism
by Beth Rosenshein
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Starting around age 30 women are encouraged to no longer postpone childbearing. The reason given is that as a woman ages through her 30's into her 40's her fertility will continue to decline, along with her ovarian function, until she suffers ovarian failure (menopause) and is no longer fertile. This is true if nothing is done. The reason that ovarian function and fertility continue to decline is an... 5/20/2009 7:07:19 AM
Andrew Pacholyk
Men's Health: Guidelines for Good Arterial Health
by Andrew Pacholyk
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by Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac. From a healthy heart to a good sex life, the proper flow and circulation of blood in our arteries is one of the most important things we can do to maintain good health and push back the aging process. There is a common denominator between good arterial health and disorders such as heart attack, obesity, diabetes and high glucose levels, as well as sexual health. That common... 5/16/2009 7:24:06 PM
Andrew Pacholyk
Men's Health: Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
by Andrew Pacholyk
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by Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac. The term erectile dysfunction covers a range of disorders, but usually refers to the inability to obtain an adequate erection for satisfactory sexual activity. More common in men older than 65, it can occur at any age. As men age, it is normal to experience changes in erectile function. Erections may take longer to develop, may not be as rigid or may require more direct... 5/16/2009 7:23:18 PM
Andrew Pacholyk
Treating Allergies with Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
by Andrew Pacholyk
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Why people develop allergies remains a mystery in the medical community. Until we know more about allergies, the best line of defense is to eliminate the offending agents. Sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, sinus congestion, hives, swelling are all symptoms of allergies. Allergies can affect almost any area of the body. Substances that irritate the skin, allergic reactions to drugs, detergents, and... 5/16/2009 7:13:10 PM
Chani
Breast Implants and posture.
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If you've got a new set..... girlfriend, be proud and lose that shoulder shroud! Women are paying thousands of dollars for their new look, and then over the course of the next few months they develop rounded shoulders and a sunken chest. They don't want to look like they are flaunting their new improvements. Let me tell you, good posture is good posture. It shows confidence, courage and strength. Even... 5/3/2009 4:14:48 PM
wojcik11
Are You GMO Savvy? You Need To Be.
by wojcik11
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Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO's) are as usual a hot topic in the natural food and natural medicine world. But what are GMO's and why should the general population be concerned about them? GMO is most commonly used to refer to crop plants created for human or animal consumption using the latest molecular biology techniques. These plants have been modified in the laboratory to enhance desired traits... 4/30/2009 7:40:46 AM
Inna
Testing for Minerals and Vitamins
by Inna
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Are Vitamins really necessary? How to tell what is right for you? When most people think of nutrition, they think about consuming various foods. However there is a big difference between the things you eat and the things that you actually absorb and later utilize in your body. Ideally, we would like to get all of our nutrients from the food that we eat. Unfortunately, in this day and age, this is almost... 4/27/2009 1:24:04 PM
wojcik11
Diet Soda...Zero Calories Does Not Equal Zero Impact.
by wojcik11
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It still astonishes me that even with all the information we have regarding the use of artificial sweeteners and soda in general, that I still see many individuals continuing to drink Diet Soda Beverages. I know that the fact that these beverages contains zero calories is a big draw for many to drink the products....truly believing that they will have no impact on weight gain., but the truth of the... 4/23/2009 6:31:50 AM
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