The 411 on Detox Diets

The 411 on Detox Diets

Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating

The simple word detox evokes images of cleansing away impurities from your body. It conjures up thoughts of healthy individuals with clear skin, white smiles, and a slim physique. Behind the scenes, the detox diets, for some individuals, can be more like a horror film full of fatigue, diarrhea, and…

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The Alkaline Diet

The Alkaline Diet

Diet Reviews / Other

Although there is no scientific research to back the claims of the alkaline diet, it is looked upon favorably by holistic doctors and some nutritionists who test pH levels through blood, saliva and urine. The diet tells followers to eat 70 to 80% alkaline foods and 20 to 25% acid…

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Eat, Drink & Be Gorgeous

Eat, Drink & Be Gorgeous

Diet Reviews / Other

Having treated patients with things ranging from high cholesterol to HIV, Esther is fully aware of the importance of healthy habits in treating deblitating diseases. Rather than focus on one specific ailment, she treats the whole person with healthy eating, physical activity, supplements and much more. While some diets are…

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Product Reviews: Bronzers

Product Reviews: Bronzers

Style & Beauty / Product Reviews

Bronzers are perfect when you want a warm, sexy glow but would rather stay out of the sun or tanning bed. They’re convenient, quick to apply, provide instant results and when you’re tired of the look, they wash right off. As women grow more aware of the health and cosmetic…

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6 Behaviors That Put You at Risk for the Flu

6 Behaviors That Put You at Risk for the Flu

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

By now, we all know the flu is nothing to sneeze at. It’s an illness that sends people running straight for the sanitizer…and with good reason.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, influenza and pneumonia were responsible for more than 50,000 deaths in 2011. It goes without…

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How Much Vitamin C Do You Really Need?

How Much Vitamin C Do You Really Need?

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Vitamin C has been praised as a cold-fighting, immune-boosting, health miracle. But is it possible to get too much of a good thing?  The Need for Vitamin C Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is an essential nutrient that helps grow and repair tissue and bone. It also helps…

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