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Why Ginger is Wonderful

Ginger is a popular culinary flavor in everything from Indian and Asian cuisines to soda flavoring, but did you know that this knobby rhizome is good for you too?

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Globe Artichoke

Globe artichoke is Native to the Mediterranean region, and was prized as a delicacy and digestive aid by the ancient Greeks and Romans and throughout the centuries it has been continued to be…

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Traveling Kosher Style

Observing the laws of Kashrut has been a very gratifying experience.

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Beans Help Lower Cholesterol

Eat Right, Live Well. Beans Help Lower Cholesterol

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Schedule a Healthy Lifestyle

1. Rise early and drink two 8 oz. glasses of water.

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Tea Skin Care

Green tea, has a long and rich history.

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Solve World Hunger by Eating Less Meat?

We know the earth’s human population is booming. Already numbering over seven billion people, studies project we’ll reach nine billion by 2050.

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How the Food You Eat Affects Your Brain

One of the most important and least understood organs of the human body is the brain.

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Air

The Facts The human body must have oxygen; each of its 100 trillion cells must receive steady, fresh supplies to survive. Every day, you take more than 17,000…

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Who Knew Prune Danish Makes a Healthy Dessert

Eat Right, Eat Well. Who Knew? Prune Danish Makes a Healthy Dessert

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Preventing Cognitive Decline

Many people hit the gym or pound the pavement to improve cardiovascular health, build muscle, and of course, to get fit, but working out has above-the-neck…

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Germinating Seeds: Tips to Get Started

Seeds, to be completely frank, can be finicky things to deal with.

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The Healing Powers of Honey

Raw honey—which has not been pasteurized or filtered, and ideally taken directly from the hive—is a treasure chest of nutritional value and medicinal remedies.

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Wake Up and Glow

I spoke to Susie Galvez, a beauty expert who has developed energizing treatments for dozens of spas. She offered these all-natural tips…

Ways to Lower Cholesterol - Why a Diet Low in Fat and Cholesterol Can Help You

Heart and blood vessel disease, such as angina and hypertension; and metabolic disorders such as diabetes and hypoglycemia; and many other ailments are beginning to be recognized as due to the diet we…

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Tips for Eating Out

Eating out can quickly throw a monkey wrench in your health plan. But don’t despair. With a little planning ahead, you can be a defensive diner while still enjoying your favorite restaurants.

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5 Gardening Practices You Should Never Ignore

With a few gardening techniques we can save ourselves a lot of time, energy and frustration. So, these practices are not worth forgetting.

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What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Oatmeal Every Day?

Why is oatmeal so good for us?

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Mental Health Awareness

One of the stigmas society perpetuates is the supposed “shame” of struggling with mental health.

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Massage Therapy

Ancient Western and Eastern civilizations dating back as far as 3000 years discovered that massage and touch therapy have many health benefits.

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Once Kosher, Now Obeying a Higher Standard

"If you keep kosher, the protagonist of your meal is not you; it is God." - Lauren F. Winner, Professor of Christian Spirituality, Duke Divinity School. The December issue of "The Atlantic" magazine…

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Four Ways to Improve Your Mood By Food

Do you wake up on an installment plan? Do you really not surface until you have another coffee break? Are you out-of-sorts? Downright grumpy? You can improve your mood by changing the foods you eat.…

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Transforming Your Life

Whether you exercise to lose weight, to reach a fitness goal, or dare we say it just for fun, exercise changes you.

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Air

The Facts The human body must have oxygen; each of its 100 trillion cells must receive steady, fresh supplies to survive. Every day, you take more than 17,000 breaths to keep your body fueled. The…

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Why Nuts

Why nuts? The real question should be: why NOT nuts? If you want to live longer, then join those who eat nuts—lots of nuts!

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How to Make Your Own Fruit and Vegetable Wash

Commercial fruit and vegetable washes fail to work better than tap water, but there is a cheap do-it-yourself solution that may completely eliminate certain pesticide residues.

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Beans Help Lower Cholesterol

Eat Right, Live Well. Beans Help Lower Cholesterol

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Loma Linda University Researchers Find Links Between Beal Frequency and BMI

Researchers have found that timing and frequency of meals play an important role in predicting weight gain or loss.

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Fiber, Your Fabulous Friend

Dieting? How would you like to daily enjoy a variety of fresh fruits, plenty of colorful and tasty vegetables, wholesome whole grains, a bounty of beans, and soul-satisfying nuts and seeds? This is…

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