Breathing Yourself to Better Health
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Guns and Drugs May Be Bad for Your Health
Opioid use and gun violence have reached epidemic levels here in the United States. At the root of each often lie addiction and mental…
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Bentonite Clay: Eating Earth for Optimal Gastrointestinal Health
The practice of consuming clay is prehistoric, with references to its medical use documented by Hippocrates. Bentonite is the most common form of medicinal…
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The Ethics of Eating Meat
The ethics of eating meat extend beyond the ascribed relations of humans to livestock and humans to game. Life consumes life, and as omnivores,…
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Liver: The Working Class Hero of Superfoods
Hunter-gatherer societies valued organ meats over muscle meats, often reserving organ meats for the pregnant and breastfeeding women of the tribe. Mature modern cultures…
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Coffee: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Coffee has been a traditional drink of equatorial peoples for hundreds of years. Its dark roasted flavor and stimulant effect have drawn countless adherents…
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How Essential Are Essential Oils?
Essential oils are an ancient medicine. They have not been used as long as herbal medicine, given the distillation technology necessary to derive the…
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Magnesium Oil Is a Muscle’s Best Friend
Magnesium oil is an inexpensive remedy that can effectively treat several health problems associated with magnesium deficiency. As a topical treatment, transdermal magnesium therapy…
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Light Therapy: The Power of the Sun in the Palm of Your Hand
Within the earliest traditions of healing you’ll find dietary and herbal therapy, bodywork in various forms, and light therapy. Hippocrates, the father of modern…
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The Apple Cider Vinegar Cure?
You may have heard anecdotes about apple cider vinegar treating just about everything except death. Though not a miracle remedy, raw and organic apple…
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Breaking Down Digestion
Digestion is a magnificently complex process requiring extensive interactions among several organ systems, yet one need not be a physiologist to garner an appreciation…
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Taking Time to Heal
Time heals all wounds. This old adage alludes to the body’s self-regulating function. Simply put, wellness is your birthright, and your body is always…