Tag Archives: General Health

Microwave Cooking – Are We Trading Convenience for Health?

The microwave, designed to be used as part of our spy efforts during World War ll, was discovered as a cooking tool quite by accident when it was found that radar waves melted candy bars. Microwave heating proved to be … read more »

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Are Pain Medications Hurting Your Heart?

We all love the relief that pain medicine can bring to aching joints and muscles. Those facing inflammatory conditions with persistent pain such as rheumatoid arthritis and other types of chronic pain are especially thankful for pills that can ease … 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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Probiotics – Making Friends with Bacteria

If you are one of those people with a tube of anti-bacterial hand gel clipped to your purse, or kept handy in the top drawer of your desk, then that title may have just grossed you out. Me, make friends … read more »

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Natural Approaches To Overcoming Sexual Dysfunction In The Elderly

Many feel that healthy sexual expression for married couples is vital for health and well-being. Sadly, however, U.S. health care professionals and lay people alike have marginalized the elderly population as asexual or that sexual dysfunction is commonplace. Although it … read more »

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