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Bed Bug Bites: What Do They Look Like & How To Treat Them
Bed bugs are small, wingless insects that feed on the blood of humans and animals. They are oval in shape and are typically reddish-brown in color. Bed bugs are nocturnal and are most active at night, when they emerge from their hiding places to feed on their hosts. Bed bugs are commonly found in places […]
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Health Benefits Of Having Sex
Sex has a multitude of health benefits. It can improve physical and mental health, and is even associated with a longer life expectancy. One of the best health benefits of sex is that it can improve cardiovascular health. Sex can increase heart rate and blood flow, which can help to strengthen the heart and improve […]
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You Can’t Fix Something that Never Worked – Repeal Obamacare
There is an old saying that goes something like this, “If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it,” which is meant to be a sly joke on anyone who wants to dabble in DIY projects and always ends up making things worse. In the case of Obamacare, there isn’t much you can do to make it […]
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Dr. Oz’s Insomnia Cure Lands Him A Lawsuit
Dr. Mehmet Oz, once beloved as “America’s doctor,” has been hit with multiple lawsuits, this time about an insomnia cure. On his popular day time television program, The Dr. Oz Show, he touted an insomnia cure called the “Knapsack Heated Rice Footsie.” While it sounds more like a close relative of the Snuggie than a […]
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A Comprehensive List Of The Best Sources Of Protein
Protein intake is something that is very individualized, however, for most American’s, we consume too much. A good recommendation to follow is approximately 0.8 g of protein per kg of body weight for most healthy people. The FDA recommends we need to consume about 50 grams of protein per day. A helpful hint is to get […]
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5 Easy Ways to Lose Weight
Losing weight is the goal of many of us. But, it can be difficult to do. There are so many different diets out there, all offering different guidance or quick fixes. It’s hard to know what to do for the best. At the end of the day, the best ways to lose weight, and lead […]
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Dr. Oz Features The MELT Method for Drug-Free Pain Relief
On the Dr. Oz show, author Sue Hitzmann will be revealing free and simple techniques to help ease pain without medication. Hitzmann will be discussing her book on pain relief, The MELT Method. The MELT Method refers to a self-treatment technique that is intended to prevent pain, heal injuries, and remove the negative side effects of […]
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Forget the Microwave Popcorn or Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer’s
Microwave popcorn has yet another strike against it as researchers announce that diacetyl, a substance used to give the snack its buttery flavor, has a structure similar to beta-amyloid protein clumping in the brain, which is associated with Alzheimer’s disease. They also found that the harmful substance can pass from the blood to the brain, penetrating […]
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5 Ways To Manage Back Pain Without A Prescription
Back pain is one the most common health ailments. While statistics vary, most point to the vast majority of us experiencing it at some point in our adult lives. While prescriptions may sometimes be unavoidable, there are a number of ways to manage most back pain naturally without a doctors prescription. Chiropractic care This hands-on […]
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The often overlooked benefits of calcium
In order to ensure that both you and your family stay healthy and happy, it’s important to keep an eye on your intake of calcium and other essential elements. There are a number of reasons why making sure you are getting enough calcium through your diet is so important. The good news is that calcium […]
