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We are exposed to viruses every day but some of us are more prone to catching these especially during winter. Here are five tips to help ward off the nasty symptoms of a cold or flu virus. How can we strengthen our immune function?
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Osteoporosis is an imbalance between bone loss and bone formation. This process is ongoing in our bodies and certain people are more susceptible to this disease. Do drugs help reduce bone loss? What natural options are available?
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Missing episodes?
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Maintaining a healthy diet, exercising and for some, medications to control cholesterol are good for the heart. But why is lowering cholesterol such a challenge? There are many fundamental mistakes when we try and understand elevated cholesterol levels.
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Inflammation has been found to be an underlying cause in many diseases including Alzheimer’s, arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart disease and depression. Despite its potentially damaging downsides inflammation remains a medical mystery. What lifestyle choices can we make to combat this?
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Have you made a huge effort to lose weight, only to gain it back just as quickly? You are not alone. Dieticians and nutritionists know the pitfalls and we need to trust their advice. There is no quick fix and a steady approach is the way to go.
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Testosterone is important for men’s health. Aside from sex drive, testosterone helps maintain muscle mass, bone density, red blood cells and a sense of vigor and well-being. Around age thirty, testosterone levels begin to decline and continue to do so as time goes by.
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Carpal tunnel syndrome can be life-changing. Simple tasks like turning a key or unscrewing a cap can become incredibly painful. It’s not a sudden problem and it develops over time. Happily, there are treatments to reduce the symptoms.
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We hear about mysterious health challenges like a deep vein thrombosis. Should we be worried as we head overseas for that long-awaited and carefully planned holiday? Some simple precautions can minimize that risk.
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At some stage we’ve all tried to lose weight by cutting calories, eating less, exercising more - only to find that nothing has changed. No wonder we give up! However, small changes in our everyday choices can make a difference.
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Being able to recall your resting blood pressure, your weight and your height can be useful. It’s all about knowledge and understanding where you are compared to the “average” values for a person of your age and health status.
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Yoga is defined as a group of physical, mental and spiritual practices or disciplines that originated in ancient India around 5,000 years ago. Over time, yoga has become one of the most popular forms of exercise in the Western world.
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When the Romans coined the word for “glue” they came up with “gluten”. It’s the protein found in wheat, spelt, barley, rye and oats. It affects people with coeliac disease and, if left untreated and unrecognized, can ruin quality-of-life
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We’ve all heard the suggestions about coloured food choices and how rainbow foods are vital to our health. But what role do these colours play in our diet? Best of all, rainbow foods have no artificial colours and the flavours are delicious.
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Stress plays an important role in our quality-of-life. Even children talk of “being stressed”! Gentle stress reducers can help and some are so simple we dismiss their importance. Follow these suggestions and feel the difference!
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We see the ads on television every day. A new, special water promising all sorts of health benefits and endorsed by the latest celebrity. Really? How different is this water with one we already enjoy, like tap water or fruit-infused water?
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Daily exercise is important for overall health. We hear this message so often but sometimes it’s not that easy. Does walking give the same health benefits as jogging? Not many joggers seem to enjoy the process. Do they suffer more injuries?
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Sleep occupies about one-third of our lives, but often, sleep quality evades us. The purpose of sleep is unknown, but prolonged lack of sleep is damaging to our overall physical, emotional and mental health. How do we develop better sleep habits?
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Our liver is a remarkable organ. It’s able to regenerate itself after damage or injury and protects us from toxic substances we face each day in our food, environment and medicines. Our liver deserves some love. What’s the best way to do this?
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What has gone wrong in our understanding of the role of fat in our food choices? The balance of fats is important and some are essential for our health. Fats are a major source of energy, along with carbohydrates and protein.
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Why does high blood pressure develop? It can depend on genetics, ethnicity, socio-economic status, age, food choices, stress levels, nicotine or alcohol addiction and if you are male or female. Can natural therapies make a difference?
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