It is the day after New Years and chances are that a lot of people are not feeling that great after a big night of partying. If you drank last night you knew the hangover was coming yet we all tend to forget just how bad too much alcohol can make you feel. But why does alcohol make you feel so terrible?
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3 Natural Sleep Remedies
December 18, 2008
If you are one of the millions of people that do not have the luxury of a normal sleeping pattern do not despair. Before you run to a doctor for a prescription medication, there are many effective natural remedies that you should try first. Prescription sleeping aids can be damaging to your body and are highly addictive. Here are three natural options to try first.
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3 Healthy Habits During Pregnancy
December 02, 2008
Womens diet and lifestyle habits are more important during pregnancy than at any other time. The child that is growing inside you is completely dependent on you to protect, nourish, and care for them. For women that are first time mothers it can be quite overwhelming and hard to know exactly how to care for yourself when you find out that you are expecting.
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3 Reasons for A.M. Workout
November 12, 2008
Whether you consider yourself to be a morning person or not, there are many ways that you can benefit from working out in the morning. It doesn&undefined;t mean you have to get up at 5am every morning, but even if you fit in a quick half an hour workout consistently, you should see results. Here are the top three reasons to work out in the AM.
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Stress and Weight Gain
October 27, 2008
Ever notice how when you start to get stressed out you also pack on a few pounds? There are numerous ways that our bodies react to stress and gaining weight is a common one. There are also many ways in which stress can contribute to weight gain.
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3 Ways to Improve Mental Clarity
October 02, 2008
Have you ever wandered into a room in the house with a purpose only to wonder what you were going in there for once you get there? Most of us have these kind of “duh” moments. Although these moments of forgetfulness can be common when you are tired or have had a very busy day, it is really not healthy to have them all the time. Short term memory loss and mental grogginess should really be things that only come upon you once in a while. Here are three easy ways to improve mental clarity.
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Reishi, "Mushroom of Immortality"
September 22, 2008
In regards to alternative medicine, the Reishi mushroom is something to behold. Once used only by an elite few in Japan, these mushrooms are now starting to be recognized worldwide for their many amazing healing abilities. This mushroom is sometimes called the “mushroom of immortality” as well as the “medicine of kings”.
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Eat How You Want to Feel
September 11, 2008
Food not only affects how you look, but it affects your mood in different ways as well. The direct correlation between our diets and moods is something that no one can deny, although many people may not be aware of it. Ever had a fast food meal to find yourself not feeling so hot afterwards?
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5 Reasons To Wake Up Early
August 15, 2008
Some people are just not morning people. Whether it be because you like your sleep or because you do not get to bed until later, there are understandable excuses to why you hit that snooze button more than once.
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Exercise For Better Sleep
June 25, 2008
Most people get around seven or eight hours of sleep each night. There are two different sleeping phases that people go between each night. The first is REM (rapid eye movement) and it is characterized by the eyes moving back and forth rapidly. The brain is extremely active in this phase and dreams occur frequently. In the non REM phase (NREM), there is no eye movement and very little brain activity.
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Chiropractic Care Helps Circulation and Sleep
June 17, 2008
Chiropractic care is a hands-on health care practice that focuses on treatment and preventative care for the spine, pelvis, nervous system, and joints. Chiropractors are trained health care professionals who develop and carry out a treatment plan, recommend exercises, and provide other forms of counseling to their patients.
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3 Tips for a Better Sleep
June 09, 2008
A proper night’s sleep can do wonders for our health. Waking up after a restful night can make all the difference in the world-you will feel refreshed, healthy, and ready to start a new day. For some people getting a good night’s sleep is not as easy as it sounds.
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5 Ways To Ease Stress
May 01, 2008
Stress is a major culprit of health problems in today’s world and may be responsible for more than we ever imagined. We all face different challenges and some people deal with them better than others,
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The Importance of Sleep
January 18, 2008
Researchers do not know exactly why humans need sleep, but they do know that it is an essential part of life. Missing even a few hours of sleep can affect your emotional well being. Studies in rats have shown that sleep deprivation can actually kill.
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5 Benefits of Spicy Foods
January 09, 2008
Many cultures around the world embrace spicy foods-chilies are actually the second most popular spice in the world next to salt. Spicy foods may be better for you than you even realize-recent research shows that adding some spice to your meal can provide more health benefits than was ever thought.
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