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Superfoods For Adults and Children

Superfoods get their name from the high amount of nutrients they contain. They include a combination of fruits, vegetables, herbs, grains, nuts, and seeds that all have a higher than normal amount of vitamins and minerals. There are superfoods that are good for everyone in general, but some that are best for certain types of […]

How Aerobic Exercise Relieves Stress

Although it is impossible to completely eliminate stress, exercise is one of the best ways to help you better manage those stressful situations at work, home, school, or in any aspect of your life. Aerobic exercise keeps you physically and mentally fit, therefore better enabling you to fight dis-ease and de-stress. Exercise Leads to Improved […]

6 Common Cancers Affecting Women

Becoming familiar with the common cancers which may affect you as a woman can help you prevent or discover them early. With all cancers, early detection is paramount in any recovery action or program. Skin Cancer Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer for women, but men can also be affected. Those who […]

What You Need to Know About Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Irritable bowel syndrome is a medical condition that affects the large intestine and is known to affect around 10 to 15% of the population worldwide. This chronic gastrointestinal disorder occurs 50% more often in women than men. In more than half the cases of IBS, the onset has occurred before 35 years of age and […]

What Does Being Pre-Diabetic Mean?

Preschool prepares very young children for “big kids” school. The children get a taste of what a more structured school environment is like, and this prepares them for moving to that stage of their life. Receiving a pre-diabetic diagnosis is similar to preschool. Your body is slowly moving in the direction of diabetes and is […]

Understanding Acid Reflux, GERD, Heartburn, and Indigestion

Acid reflux, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn and indigestion, are all associated with annoying ‘heartburn pain’. However, are they the same or are they all different? Acid reflux is commonly associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). They are not one and the same and if you have acid reflux, that doesn’t automatically mean you have […]