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Macronutrient Diet

March 1, 2017 TVance Comments 0 Comment

Macronutrient Based Diets: What The Science Shows With the abundance of macronutrient-based diets over the past several decades, from low carbohydrate diets to low fat diets, fats, proteins, and carbohydrates have become principal when talking about optimal diets. Scientists have begun comparing these types of diets to one another to determine which is the most effective. So far, the evidence has been largely unconvincing. A study that was published in the Journal JAMA in 2007, reported results of a comparison…

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Natural Remedies for Pets

February 28, 2017 TVance Comments 0 Comment

If you have a pet, then you treat it like a part of the family. And, as a part of the family, you want the best care for them that you can find. Have you ever thought of natural remedies for your pets? Even medicine for pets can have side effects. Just like humans, we want to minimize the side effects while they are getting well. One way to do that for your pet is to opt for natural remedies…

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9 Organic Foods for Better Sleep

February 27, 2017 TVance Comments 0 Comment

Sleep is a precious thing and something that too many of us don’t get enough of as insomnia affects 10 to 30% of all adults in varying degrees. To sleep better try eating these 9 organic foods for better sleep! 1. Turkey Free range or wild turkey is organic and high in L-tryptophan, which is a natural sleep-inducer. 2. Fish Farm raised fatty fish, such as tuna, halibut and salmon are high in vitamin B6 that produces melatonin, a hormone…

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18 Green Acts for Health and Our Planet

February 26, 2017 TVance Comments 0 Comment

Here are 18 green actions you can take to increase your overall health and make the world a better place for a green earth. 1. Plant a Tree Trees provide the earth’s oxygen, absorb harmful chemicals from the air, and create ecosystems that provide perfect habitats and food for animals like birds, rabbits, and insects 2. Carpool Carpool to cut down on the number of cars on the road, which cuts down the amount of pollutants in the air 3….

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Women’s Health a Holistic Approach

February 25, 2017 TVance Comments 0 Comment

As women, we have many ways with which to approach our health from a holistic perspective. As you most likely know, holistic medicine focuses on the whole person and tends to look at things from the lens of mind, body, and spirit. How does a holistic approach differ from a more conventional approach? A conventional or allopathic approach to health favors pharmaceutical medicine as the best course of action for numerous diseases. However, one of the criticisms of this approach…

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10 Detox Baths

February 24, 2017 TVance Comments 0 Comment

10 detox baths to rejuvenate and renew your body and spirit In today’s fast-paced society, we don’t spend enough time caring for our bodies. This means that we don’t eat the right foods, don’t drink enough pure water, and fail to de-stress our minds and bodies enough. Fortunately, amazing results can be obtained by engaging in regular detox baths. A bath with any number of healthy additives can be good for your skin and can refresh your mind, body, and spirit….

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6 Super Foods for Digestive Health

February 23, 2017 TVance Comments 0 Comment

Your digestive system doesn’t run by itself. It needs proper nutrition with foods that help calm the stomach, increase motility, and decrease gases in the gut. Here are some great foods that can help you maintain excellent digestive health. Foods high in fiber add bulk to the stool to prevent constipation and blood sugar spikes that can lead to diabetes. The best sources of fiber include brown rice, whole fruits, green vegetables and whole grains, like bread, oats, and cereals….

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Fibromyalgia And Fatigue

February 22, 2017 TVance Comments 0 Comment

Fibromyalgia is a medical condition of unknown etiology that causes pain in specific trigger points. More women than men appear to have the disease. There are other symptoms of fibromyalgia besides aches and pains. In fact, a recent survey of forty patients who suffer from fibromyalgia say that the second most annoying symptom after pain is the symptom of fatigue. Unfortunately, many of the clinical trials on fibromyalgia currently underway are focused on how the treatment or medication affects pain…

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5 Ways to Slow Down the Aging of Your Brain

February 21, 2017 TVance Comments 0 Comment

Your brain is central to all of your thoughts, memories, behavior, judgment, reasoning, mood, and so much more. It is therefore critical that you do all that you can to slow down its aging process. In what follows, are ways to slow down the aging of your brain: 1. Do not smoke There are so many reasons not to smoke. Another one to add to the list is the negative effects it has on your brain. Smoking increases the development…

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Reduce Your Sugar Consumption and Live Longer

February 20, 2017 TVance Comments 0 Comment

You probably already know that you should be reducing the amounts of saturated fats and salt in your diet, but you may not realize that there is also a connection to the amount of sugar you consume and how it affects your longevity. In fact, some experts are saying that sugar is posing a significant risk to your health, especially to children and adolescents. You undoubtedly know that sugar is not good for you, and that it is incredibly easy…

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