6 Ways To Get The Most From Your Walk

Susan Patterson Walking may be the easiest way to get your daily dose of exercise. It requires no special equipment except for a good pair of walking shoes. Brisk walking will definitely keep you physically fit, but the benefits do not end there, according to Cyrus Raji, from the Department of Radiology, University … read more »

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Why You Should Eat Fermented Foods

Shantha Kalia Most of us consume fermented foods in some form or the other ranging from dairy products such as yogurt and kefir to pickled vegetables.  Perhaps the most common fermented food consumed in the United States is sauerkraut followed by pickles. What is Fermentation? Fermentation is the process in which … read more »

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Do You Know What’s In Your Drinking Water?

Susan Patterson Most of us depend on public water supply for drinking water, but is it safe enough? Our location, the source of water, and the purification process employed by the water supply agency, all determine what is in our drinking water. Being the universal solvent, water from all natural sources, whether it … read more »

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Saw Palmetto For Prostate Health

Shantha Kalia Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens/Sabal serrulata) is a palm that grows as trees or shrubs.  It commonly flourishes in warmer climates and grows in the coastal regions of the southeastern United States.  The berries of the saw palmetto plant are dried and used for its medicinal properties.  The berries … read more »

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The Truth About Saturated Fat – Is It Really The Enemy?

Rebecca Pound We all know the rhetoric: avoid saturated fats at all costs, if you want what's best for your heart, right? We choose low-fat dairy products, the leanest cuts of meat, and of course, avoid at all costs, anything cooked with animal lard. Instead, most Americans reach for lots of carbohydrates and supposedly … read more »

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8 Green Foods For Great Health

Susan Patterson “Eat your greens” is a constant refrain heard across dining tables, but are we getting enough of green foods? Leafy vegetables constitute a major group of greens, but there several other equally good green foods. Here are a few must-haves and why we should include them in our diet. Green Tea - … read more »

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