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The Top Benefits Of A Vegetarian Diet

There is growing evidence that vegetarian diets have distinct advantages when compared to diets that contain meat and other foods that originate from animals.  A person on a vegetarian diet consumes less saturated fat, cholesterol, and animal protein with a … read more »

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Music Therapy Heals More Than Just The Heart

Music therapy is one of the expressive therapies used in Alternative Medicine.  Other popular forms of expressive therapy are art therapy, dance and movement therapy, drama therapy, and poetry therapy. Ancient Greek philosophers claimed that music could heal the body … read more »

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Vegetarian Recipe – Brussels Sprouts, The Nutrient Powerhouse

Vegetarianism is on the rise and the people who convert claim personal health and well-being as a major factor for adopting a plant-based diet.  At the same time, research claims the health benefits of a vegetarian diet in lowering heart … read more »

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Ginger – A Tremendous Antiemetic Agent

Ginger has many uses. For thousands of years ginger has been widely used as a spice in many South Asian countries like China, Japan, and India.  Its use spread to other regions of the world like Africa and the Caribbean.  … read more »

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Can Fenugreek Treat Diabetes?

What is fenugreek? Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a plant in the Fabaceae family. It has small round leaves, is cultivated around the world as a semi-arid crop, and has a wide variety of benefits. Fenugreek has been used as far … read more »

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Mind-Body Therapies for Pain Management

The American Pain Foundation estimates that more than 50 million Americans suffer from chronic pain.  The most common chronic pain syndromes are back pain, headache, and joint pain caused due to osteoarthritis.  Pain affects the person’s quality of life and … read more »

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