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Use UV Rays and HEPA Filters to Kill COVID-19 Virus

Dec 30, 2021 07:30AM

Research finds that ultraviolet (UV) light is effective at killing the COVID-19 virus and high-energy particulate air (HEPA) filters can remove COVID-19 particles from the air.

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Consider Basil to Fend Off Alzheimer’s

Dec 30, 2021 07:30AM

A natural compound called fenchol, found in basil and other plants, may help to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by preventing toxic proteins from accumulating in the brain.

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Eat More Fiber to Avoid Liver Fat

Dec 30, 2021 07:30AM

Eating more fiber and produce containing vitamins C and E can lead to lower levels of liver fat, which is linked to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

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Try Ear Acupressure for Seasonal Allergies

Dec 30, 2021 07:30AM

A study finds that ear acupressure can reduce allergy symptoms more effectively than an antihistamine, conventional medicine, herbs or regular acupuncture.

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Try Lavender and Valerian to Ease Heart Fatigue

Dec 30, 2021 07:30AM

People with chronic heart failure often struggle with fatigue, making simple daily tasks difficult, but a new study suggests that lavender and valerian may help.

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Strengthening Chi with Reiki

Nov 30, 2021 10:00AM

Chi is a powerful natural energy which flows through all living things—humans, animals and plants—nourishing and sustaining them with its unique bioenergetic system.

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Plantar Fasciitis: The Real Thing

Nov 30, 2021 10:00AM

Characterized by significant heel pain, Plantar Fasciitis is the result of an irritated and inflamed thick band of tissue across the bottom of the foot called the plantar fascia.

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Avoid Antibiotics to Lower Colon Cancer Risk

Nov 30, 2021 07:30AM

A clear link exists between taking antibiotics for six months and developing colorectal cancer in the next five to 10 years, report researchers.

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Eat Walnuts to Reduce Bad Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Nov 30, 2021 07:30AM

Healthy older adults that ate about a half cup of walnuts every day for two years gained a modest reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the “bad cholesterol”, reports a study.

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Eat an Avocado Daily to Redistribute Belly Fat

Nov 30, 2021 07:30AM

The deep visceral fat that surrounds internal organs is a major indicator of metabolic syndrome and diabetes, but it can be decreased in women by eating an avocado each day.

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Try Damask Rose Extract to Boost Liver Function

Nov 30, 2021 07:30AM

A new study has found that Damask rose (Rosa damascene) extract can boosts liver function in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

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Try Garlic to Relieve Endometriosis Pain

Nov 30, 2021 07:30AM

For women suffering from pelvic and back pain associated with endometriosis (uterus growth), garlic may help.

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Drink More Water to Help Prevent Heart Disease

Nov 30, 2021 07:30AM

Researchers report that people that drink sufficient water every day have a reduced risk of the thickening of the heart’s left ventricle.

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Greater Empowerment with Boundaries

Oct 30, 2021 09:00AM

Life would be so much easier if we’d each been issued a manual on boundaries when we were born. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen—never mind that we couldn’t read back then—but the good news is that it’s never too late to learn, and the rewards are considerable.

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Boost Cognition with Green Tea Compound

Oct 29, 2021 06:30AM

A single dose of 100 milligrams of the compound L-theanine—the amount found in four cups of green tea—improved reaction times and working memory of men and women.

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