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Are Americans Afraid to Use Their Vacation Time?
by Wellness Editor
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When you ask someone how they’re doing, typical responses might be, “I’m so busy,” or “I work all the time.” In our hustle and hurry world we almost seem afraid of not being busy, afraid that a life of balance might signify to others that we are lacking in some way. We must not be very important if we aren’t as busy as everyone else, right? Wrong. In fact, in America, we have this "busy-ness," workaholic... 2/18/2017 10:00:00 PM
Fred Fletcher
10 Harm Prevention "Luxuries" Everyone Needs
by Fred Fletcher
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In general the things that most people acquire over time can be categorized as either a necessity or a "luxury." As the names imply, a "necessity" is something that you either need to survive or can only do without at great pain, discomfort or inconvenience; a "luxury," on the other hand, is something that you can easily live without or, rather, the sort of thing that you may want or need but simply... 2/18/2017 8:00:00 AM
Fred Fletcher
10 Reasons to Fear Cancer-Causing Ionizing Radiation
by Fred Fletcher
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There are very good reasons why private industry, universities, science clubs and government agencies eagerly downplay the dangers of and adamantly defend the use of technology regularly and rampantly oozing ionizing radiation. On the seemingly positive side, this technology creates thousands of jobs and brings in billions of dollars in profit. In the area of medical imaging, the technology also saves... 2/15/2017 8:00:00 AM
Fred Fletcher
10 Things Exposing You to Dangerous Ionizing Radiation
by Fred Fletcher
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Not too long ago, people didn't know that ionizing radiation was a very harmful thing. Because of that ignorance, many people got sick or died. In spite of the fact that ionizing radiation has helped humanity in a number of (albeit questionable) ways, the fact remains that it has also been responsible for much harm and destruction. In fact, some experts have predicted that ionizing radiation may ultimately... 2/11/2017 8:00:00 AM
Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
Commit to Your Health in the New Year
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
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We all get older — but we can decide how we want to age. The process of aging can be accompanied by chronic diseases such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, memory impairment and diabetes, but aging itself is not the primary cause of these common illnesses; the cause is predominately one’s diet. Those types of diseases develop over many years of eating a less than ideal diet.In this, as in other developed... 2/9/2017 10:59:32 PM
Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
Can You Reverse Type 2 Diabetes? Yes!
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
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Do you have type 2 diabetes and want to improve your health – or even reverse the disease - but don’t have a clue where to begin in order to accomplish that goal? Then read on.Most people with type 2 diabetes feel overwhelmed upon their diagnosis. That is completely understandable. There is a lot to consider: Blood sugar monitoring, the glycemic index, complications, , the directions for taking different... 2/9/2017 8:00:00 AM
Cheryl Erwin
No More “Shame on You:” 3 Ways to Correct Behavior Without Humiliation
by Cheryl Erwin
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Shaming and criticism have been part of parenting and “discipline” for generations, but when you stop to think about it, few people feel inspired, motivated, or open to new learning when they’re humiliated, discouraged, or embarrassed. When I was a kid, many, many moons ago, “shame on you!” was a pretty normal thing to hear. Many parents, including my own, used guilt and shame to shape behavior, letting... 2/8/2017 8:00:00 AM
Jessica Natalie
Group Running to Boost Family Health
by Jessica Natalie
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For parents, maintaining good health goes beyond your own wellbeing to that of your children. You want to ensure that everyone stays healthy and that the incidences of disease are few and far between. Keeping an eye on everyone's health can be tricky, especially when hectic schedules reduce family time to brief interactions at breakfast and dinner. If you are contemplating how to create more family... 2/7/2017 8:00:00 AM
AJ Earley
Kratom: What Are The Facts?
by AJ Earley
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In recent months, the DEA has had some trouble deciding whether or not to ban the substance known as kratom. Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a tropical tree, a relative to coffee, that has been used medicinally in its native land for centuries. It does, indeed, contain opioid compounds. The rest of the story on kratom is fuzzy, and a lot of conflicting information... 2/2/2017 8:00:00 AM
Elijah McGibbons
3 Skin Conditions That Highlight the Amazing Powers of Coconut Oil
by Elijah McGibbons
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Let’s face it, when you talk about skin care, you’re pretty sure all the special creams you put on your skin run but skin-deep. Consequently, this gives you virtual permission to experiment with as many skin care products as humanly possible without bothering to check the labels. Be wary though; not only is such a devil-may-care attitude hazardous, chances are, pretty soon you’d be calling your mom... 1/27/2017 8:00:00 AM
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