Articles by Elizabeth Walling:Discover How to Fight Food Cravings with These Supplements(NaturalNews) It's easy to make the mistake of viewing food cravings as an enemy, but in many cases these urges to eat a particular kind of food can provide specific insight into where your diet may be lacking. Cravings can also point to underlying emotional...
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Three Reasons Coconut Oil can Help You Lose Weight(NaturalNews) Sorting through fact and fiction when it comes to weight loss is a tough order, especially when fad diets spring to life and wither away all in the same season. Many claims have been made about coconut oil and weight loss, but a number...
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Superfood Profile: Discover the Health Benefits of Bee Pollen(NaturalNews) Before our modern age of sterilization and sanitation, traditional medicine was based on healing herbal and food remedies that may seem eccentric by our "civilized" standards. And while substances like bee pollen were highly prized at one...
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The Myth of Low-Calorie Dieting for Weight Loss Exposed (NaturalNews) Anyone who has tried to lose weight has heard the age-old formula: eat less, exercise more. This is intended to create a calorie deficit, where the body is using up more than it's taking in. The idea is to coerce your body into burning...
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Superfood Profile: Find the Health Benefits of Herbal Bitters(NaturalNews) Bitters are a compilation of various bitter-tasting herbs which serve as a tonic for overall vitality, while specifically enhancing digestive health. Bitters have held an important place in traditional medicine in cultures all over the...
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Real Comfort Food: Learn which Foods can Help Relieve Stress(NaturalNews) For many of us, a stressful day can send us reaching for a scoop of ice cream or a bar of chocolate. These so-called comfort foods may sweeten our mood for the moment, but in the long term they can cause major damage and make us even more...
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Naturally Sweet: Discover the Wholesome Goodness of Carob(NaturalNews) In recent years carob has been known solely as a chocolate substitute, but this seductively sweet food has both the substance and the flavor to earn its own merit. The history of carob is as rich as its flavor. Native to the rocky terrain...
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Learn about the Important Link between Enzymes and Weight Loss(NaturalNews) True weight loss can only come through an approach aimed at healing the whole body. The body stores fat when it lacks nourishment and is under stress, so it is vital to address these issues when seeking permanent, healthy weight loss. An...
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Superfood Profile: Find the Health Benefits of Wheat Germ Oil(NaturalNews) Research has shown that obtaining nutrients through a naturally healthy diet is far more effective than trying to achieve health through synthetic nutrients found in pills and supplements. A daily dose of wheat germ oil is the perfect way...
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Detox and Cleanse with Raw Apple Cider Vinegar(NaturalNews) The cleansing properties of apple cider vinegar have been utilized for centuries. Eastern medicine teaches us that apple cider vinegar can help stimulate circulation and aid detoxification in the liver. Ancient cultures often used apple...
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Magnesium can Help Fight Obesity and Promote Weight Loss(NaturalNews) The phrase "overweight and undernourished" has become a popular truth, and magnesium deficiency in overweight individuals is a striking example. It is no coincidence that magnesium deficiency and obesity are both widespread conditions in...
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Naturally Sweet: Learn Why You Should Eat Raw Honey(NaturalNews) Long before what we refer to as civilization was born, honey was a food prized above all others in many traditional cultures. Ancient peoples in Spain, India, Egypt and all over the world knew that honey supplied a unique richness of nutrients....
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Learn About the Many Benefits of Lauric Acid in Coconut Oil(NaturalNews) The benefits of coconut oil truly reach far and wide, but certain components of this tropical oil stand out for their valuable contribution to good health. Lauric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid found mainly in coconut oil, is one of these...
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Magnesium Deficiency Linked to ADD and ADHD in Children(NaturalNews) Our children are born into a world where conditions like Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are diagnosed at an escalating rate. These conditions are often hastily medicated while parents...
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CoQ10 May Slow Progression of Parkinson's Disease(NaturalNews) When experts discovered that Parkinson`s patients have a defect involving the production of energy in the mitochondria, eyes turned to Co-Enzyme Q10, which is a key nutrient for producing energy in the mitochondria. While studies from the...
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Learn About Who Can Benefit from Amino Acid Supplements(NaturalNews) Amino acids are the building blocks of protein and are found in any food that contains protein - including grains, nuts and legumes in addition to other sources like meat, poultry, dairy and fish. Think of amino acids as pieces of a complex...
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Twist and Shout: Learn About the Benefits of Yoga Twists(NaturalNews) Traditional yoga wisdom teaches us that twisting poses play a vital role in maintaining the health of our bodies and minds. The twisting motion is important because it incorporates so many central points of the body. Yoga twists require...
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Learn How to Detox with a Coconut Oil Cleanse(NaturalNews) With fad detox methods around every corner, it's hard to know which one can provide a healthy cleanse without unpleasant side effects. A coconut oil detox is an excellent way to cleanse without using complicated formulas or living off nothing...
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Learn about the Importance of a Healthy Lymphatic System(NaturalNews) The lymphatic system is one of the most overlooked systems in the body, despite the fact it plays a central role in your overall health. Keeping your lymphatic system in top shape is an important aspect in maintaining a healthy life.
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Learn How to Keep Your Heart Healthy with Co-Enzyme Q10(NaturalNews) Co-enzyme Q10 or CoQ10 (also known as ubiquinone) is an essential nutrient found in every cell in the human body. It plays a vital role in producing energy in the mitochondria, meaning it helps provide energy to all parts of the body. CoQ10...
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How to Get Those Amazing Amino Acids(NaturalNews) Amino acids are the chemical building blocks of protein and could be called the building blocks of life. Structurally, your body is mainly compromised of proteins developed from amino acids. From twenty amino acids, the body manufactures...
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Fats to Avoid: The Polyunsaturated Oil Epidemic(NaturalNews) They sit on the grocery store aisles, appearing rather innocent. They are clear and odorless - mainly because they have been bleached and deodorized with chemicals after high-heat processing has turned them rancid. And, interestingly enough,...
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Discover the Benefits and Uses of Gotu Kola(NaturalNews) Gotu kola is an herb native to India and Sri Lanka. It plays a key role in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, treating a myriad of conditions. Its reputation is almost mythical: gotu kola is famous for its rumored link to the long life span...
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Learn the Truth about Apple Cider Vinegar and Weight Loss(NaturalNews) We've all heard the claims about achieving weight loss with the help of apple cider vinegar. Some sources imply apple cider vinegar is some kind of magical substance that burns fat, but of course most of us are bright enough to see through...
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Twelve Creative Ways to Use Coconut Oil(NaturalNews) In the past several years, coconut oil has become a sort of rising star in the world of health food. More and more homes have a jar of organic extra virgin coconut oil on their pantry shelf. But coconut oil is more than a healthy cooking...
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Deep Breathing Exercises Can Improve Your Life(NaturalNews) The next time you feel angry, stressed or anxious, pay attention to your breathing. You may notice your breaths become short and shallow when you experience negative emotions. While this is a normal response to stressful conditions, poor...
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The Beauty of B: Why You May Need More of the Vitamin B Complex(NaturalNews) Vitamin B comes in many forms, and all of them are necessary for healthy living. Getting plenty of B vitamins - usually much more than the recommended daily allowance - can improve heart health and symptoms of depression, and can also work...
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Eight Natural Ways to Boost Serotonin and Mood(NaturalNews) Our brain produces neurotransmitters like serotonin which play an important role in how we feel each day. Many people experience pain, stress, depression and anxiety associated with low serotonin levels. Fortunately, there are plenty of...
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Pre-Eclampsia Linked to Increased Heart Disease in Mother(NaturalNews) Pre-eclampsia during pregnancy can be a frightening experience for any mother, but it's not unusual for fears to subside once the pregnancy is over. Evidence suggests, however, that women who experience pre-eclampsia should heed the condition...
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Low-Fat Dieting can Lead to Depression(NaturalNews) The subject of dietary fat is always one of controversy - fat is good, fat is bad. Eat this fat, not that fat. And it always seems that information is changing and new opinions contradict the old. So what is true? Most people still assume...
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Be Aware of the Unhealthy Side of Soy(NaturalNews) After years of being the perpetual health food, soy is now coming under fire. Because soy was deemed healthy and it's inexpensive to process, soy has enjoyed enormous commercial success. You can find some variation of soy in almost every...
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Yoga Improves Symptoms of Depression(NaturalNews) When the mind is bogged down by depression, it makes it difficult to muster the energy to accomplish even simple tasks. Many are in search of alternative remedies for treating depression, since medications are rarely a permanent solution...
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Real Flower Power: Study Shows Plants Speed Healing(NaturalNews) Research now confirms what nature lovers have always known: plants have healing power. Even the simple presence of a potted plant can do wonders for speeding the recovery of surgery patients, says a study published in HortTechnology in...
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Smoking during Pregnancy may Cause Aggression in Children(NaturalNews) Picture a pregnant woman taking a long drag from a cigarette and you may picture a premature baby with a low birth weight, fighting for its first breath - but what most of us don't picture is an aggressive child. However, new evidence points...
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Exercise Benefits Heart Failure Patients(NaturalNews) In the past, many heart failure patients have been put on strict bed rest. But such a sedentary existence can be miserable, and it may not be necessary. Exercise can greatly improve a heart failure patient's quality of life, and may even...
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Five Reasons You Can Thank Yoga for Better Sex(NaturalNews) Go ahead and trade in all your scented candles, lacy red nighties and silk sheets for the latest gadget that will ramp up your sex life: a yoga mat. The exercise we often connect to meditation and inner enlightenment is also linked to improved...
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Pass the Java: The Healthy Side of Coffee(NaturalNews) Have you been trying to kick the coffee habit? Well, before you say good-bye to your favorite morning drink forever, you may be interested in hearing coffee may not be so bad for you after all. In fact, it's been linked to a variety of...
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Prevent Cancer with a Good Night Rest(NaturalNews) If you've been exercising to lower your risk of cancer, you should know that logging those extra hours on the treadmill may not do as much good if you aren't logging in enough hours of sleep, too. A recent study shows that getting at least...
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Obesity Increases Risk of Gum Disease(NaturalNews) We knew we could point the finger at obesity when it comes to the risk for heart disease and diabetes, but it turns out obesity can affect the health of your teeth and gums, too. Obesity is now strongly associated with an increased risk...
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Reduce Headaches with Regular Exercise(NaturalNews) If you suffer from frequent headaches or migraines, chances are you shy away from exercise for fear of inducing a headache. You may be surprised to hear you can find relief through exercise. A recent Swedish study published in Headache:...
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Study Finds New Hazard in Third-Hand Smoke (NaturalNews) Most people take the dangers of smoking and second-hand smoke seriously, but a study published in the January 2009 edition of Pediatrics shows this is not enough. A newly discovered hazard, labeled "third-hand smoke," poses considerable...
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Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Increased C-Section Rate(NaturalNews) A study indicates women who are short on vitamin D are more likely to have a cesarean section delivery. The findings can be attributed to the work of a larger study which looked at the vitamin D levels in women within 72 hours of delivery....
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Keep Cortisol at Bay: How to Balance the Stress Hormone(NaturalNews) Stress is not a modern-day problem. It's something mankind has been dealing with since our very existence began. Our bodies even come built with a specialized hormonal response to stress: our adrenal glands trigger a burst of hormones like...
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Diabetes Increases Risk of Alzheimer's Disease(NaturalNews) New research confirms that diabetics have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden and the Stockholm Gerontology Research Center reported that people with diabetes are 70 percent...
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A Real Killer: Trans Fat Causes Colon Cancer(NaturalNews) Trans fat is now linked with yet another troubling health concern: colon cancer. Recent studies are showing people who consume the most trans fat increase their risk of colon cancer by a staggering 86 percent. These findings are highly...
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A Big Fat Fib: Low-Fat is Not the Answer(NaturalNews) It all started a few decades ago, when well-known health experts began recommending that people eliminate fat from their diets. A lot of people jumped on the no-fat train because some studies at the time seemed to point to fat as the villain...
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Dispel the Myths: Why You Should Eat Cholesterol(NaturalNews) Having discussed cholesterol`s function in the body and alleviated the fear that high cholesterol will guarantee you a heart attack, one of the most common assumptions is, "The body can make all the cholesterol it requires, so there is...
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Just Say No: Low Fat Diets are Not for Children(NaturalNews) With childhood obesity levels climbing at an alarming rate, it's no wonder parents are more concerned than ever about what their children are eating. Adults are constantly bombarded with the latest diet foods and weight loss pills, and...
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Dispel the Myths: The Real Scoop on Saturated Fat(NaturalNews) In the judicial system, it is required that any defendant must be considered innocent until proven guilty. In the world of nutrition, it seems the opposite philosophy reigns. Saturated fats have been vilified for decades. It has been declared...
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Dispel the Myths: The True Function of Cholesterol in the Body (NaturalNews) If you've been religiously counting cholesterol grams in an attempt to eliminate it from your diet, you may be startled to hear the main function of cholesterol in the body is not to clog your arteries. The media has propagated cholesterol...
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Eggs are the Answer, Not the Enemy(NaturalNews) For years we've been listening to top health experts advising us to eliminate eggs from our diet. At the very most, they say, eat only three eggs a week. Any more would simply wreak havoc on your cholesterol levels. And of course all of...
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Soak Up the Goodness of Life: A How-To Guide for Soaking Grains(NaturalNews) Once you've heard about the benefits of soaking your grains, it's easy to feel overwhelmed with the information. It's exciting to learn how much you can improve your health simply by taking the time to soak your grains, but if you're not...
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Cold Ointments with Menthol Pose Risk to Children(NaturalNews) Many of us grew up with vapor rubs slathered on our chests anytime we had a cough or cold, often much to our protest to the smell that seemed to singe our nostrils. This old-fashioned cold treatment is still common today, and you can even...
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Drug from Genetically Altered Goats Gets FDA Stamp of Approval(NaturalNews) In early February 2009 the FDA officially approved the genetically engineered drug ATryn. Developed by GTC Biotherapeutics, ATryn contains the anti-clotting protein antithrombin, which is produced in the milk of genetically altered goats.
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Use Effective Natural Home Treatments for a Cough (NaturalNews) Not too long ago, the most common response to a persistent cough was a trip to the cough syrup aisle at the drug store. Now, with concerns about these drugs on the rise, natural home treatments are highly sought. Fortunately, home treatment...
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Lighten Hair Naturally at Home to Avoid Toxic Chemicals(NaturalNews) Rising concerns about the harmful effects of hair color have drawn many back to the old-fashioned methods of hair-lightening. It is estimated that two out of every five American women color their hair, so there are no shortage of people...
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Soak Up the Goodness of Life: Start Soaking Your Grains(NaturalNews) In recent years, countless warnings about refined grains have led many people to make the switch to whole grain foods. Whole grains contain far more fiber and nutrients than refined grains that have been stripped of their natural goodness.
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Stay Home and Treat Your Cold the Natural Way(NaturalNews) You know cold season is hitting its peak when crumpled tissues start piling up next to bottles of cough syrup and antibiotics. It seems the moment someone gets the sniffles they feel compelled to visit their doctor, and more often than...
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FDA Recommends Ban of Painkiller after Fifty Years(NaturalNews) At the end of January the FDA held a public hearing to reconsider the safety of Darvon, a painkiller that has been on the market since 1957. The panel voted 14 to 12 in favor of withdrawing the drug from the market, following in the footsteps...
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Butter Up: Why Butter is a Healthy Choice(NaturalNews) There seems to be a lot of question about which healthy spreads should be used to replace butter. Since the word is finally spreading about the harmful nature of trans fat, margarine has been officially declared as a substance which should...
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Treat Candida with Garlic Supplements(NaturalNews) The numerous medical treatments for candida all share one quality: they are ineffective. Prescription drugs for candida often don't work at all, or even if they do, it's generally just a matter of time before the candida flairs up again....
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Apple Cider Vinegar is Effective Treatment for Candida(NaturalNews) It often takes years for someone to realize candida is the mystery illness behind symptoms like fatigue, poor memory, sugar cravings and yeast infections. Fortunately, once you identify candida as the problem, it can often be treated swiftly...
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Low Cholesterol Linked to Depression and Suicide(NaturalNews) The next time you stop in for your annual check-up with your doctor, chances are you'll be checking on your cholesterol levels. With fears spiked about having high cholesterol, even those in the low-risk categories are monitoring their...
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Couple Denied Right to Adopt Because Husband Determined Too Fat(NaturalNews) Weight is a sensitive topic for many people, but for Damien and Charlotte Hall of England it has become the main topic of discussion when it comes to their eligibility to adopt a child. The couple, who has been married for 11 years, was...
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Goats Supply Controversial New Drug through Genetic Engineering(NaturalNews) A new drug may soon be introduced to the market whose origins are a subject of suspicion and controversy. The drug is no ordinary medication manufactured in a laboratory. It was made in goats which have been genetically engineered to produce...
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Early C-Section Risks Endanger Newborn Babies(NaturalNews) A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that having an elective repeat c-section before 39 weeks of pregnancy puts a newborn at risk for serious illnesses and even death. Just about 40 percent of all cesarean...
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Stay Active and Exercise to Reduce Hunger(NaturalNews) We all know that extra workout can help us lose weight by burning more calories, but exercise can also support weight loss by suppressing the gnawing feeling of hunger which often gets in the way of our best efforts when it comes to losing...
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Dry Skin Brushing: A Natural Way to Detox(NaturalNews) The toxins that pollute our air and water aren't just an environmental concern. We take these poisons into our bodies every time we take a breath of air, sip a glass of water or take a bite of food. Of course, many people are aware of these...
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New Study Shows Genes may be Responsible for Placebo Effect(NaturalNews) Medical research largely depends on the results from studies that show a particular medication provides better results than a placebo. However, there are often conflicting outcomes that show certain study participants receiving equally...
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Nature’s Candida Cure: Coconut Oil Solves Yeast Problems(NaturalNews) Often mis-diagnosed and even dismissed, candida is culprit behind numerous health problems. The symptoms associated with candida include fatigue, poor memory, mood swings, chronic coughs, frequent sinus infections, reoccurring fungal infections,...
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Holiday Weight Gain: Stress, Not Food, is Primary Cause(NaturalNews) There's no question that traditional holiday foods like pumpkin pie and Grandma's gingerbread cookies are a strong temptation to overeat during this time of year, but they aren't the main source of traditional holiday binging. Holiday stress–over...
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Tryptophan Supplements Treat Depression (NaturalNews) Anti-depressant medications are widely used to treat depression and anxiety, but the side effects which often arise from the use of such medications cause many people to search for more natural methods of treating their depression. One...
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High Carbohydrate Diets Named as a Cause for Candida(NaturalNews) The idea that diet is linked to health is becoming mainstream knowledge. Many illnesses are being linked to the food we eat. Candida is yet another medical condition that can often be resolved simply by changing certain eating habits–mainly...
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CLA Supplements Support Fat Burning and Weight Loss(NaturalNews) With all of the hype flooding the media about natural weight loss supplements, it's difficult to separate fact from fiction. Supplements that contain CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) have been heavily promoted as a powerful natural weight...
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High Blood Sugar and Insulin Levels Linked to Heart Disease(NaturalNews) While cholesterol and saturated fat are often blamed as the cause of heart disease and heart attacks, new studies indicate high blood sugar and insulin also have a considerable impact on a person's risk for developing heart disease. Many...
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High Fiber Diets Support Weight Loss(NaturalNews) Although the National Cancer Institute recommends a daily intake of 20-35 grams of fiber, most Americans consumer less than half that amount. By choosing fiber-rich foods you can improve your overall health and increase your weight loss...
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Coconut Oil: A Natural Remedy for Pneumonia(NaturalNews) An encouraging new study shows that coconut oil can offer pneumonia patients a faster and more complete recovery. The results of the study were presented in Philadelphia at a meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians on October...
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Alzheimer’s Disease: Natural Prevention is the Key(NaturalNews) For many, Alzheimer's disease is an especially dreaded illness – not only because of its symptoms but also for the fact that it's virtually incurable. There is some good news, however: new research shows certain factors can lower your risk...
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Relieve Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain with Yoga Therapy(NaturalNews) Those who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis know the joint pain and stiffness can interfere with many of their favorite activities. Often, the pain of arthritis will make exercise less enjoyable, so those with this condition may be tempted...
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About the authorElizabeth Walling is a freelance writer, specializing in articles about health and family nutrition. She is a strong believer in natural living as a way to improve health and prevent common illnesses.
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