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Breathing Easy: 5 Tips on How to Improve Air Quality

Air pollution can cause harmful effects on our health. According to the American Lung Association, poor air quality can lead to respiratory problems, asthma attacks, heart disease, and even premature death. This is especially important with many being affected by the recent wild fires in Canada. There are, however, things we can do...

Post on Wed, Jun 28, 2023 by Paula Gallagher

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Breathing Easy: 5 Tips on How to Improve Air Quality
BCAA: The Secret to Making Your Workouts More Effective

BCAA: The Secret to Making Your Workouts More Effective

Are you working out, but are not seeing results? Are you looking for something to give you that extra push in your workouts? BCAA (branched chain amino acids) may be what you...

Post on Tue, Jun 27, 2023 by Paula Gallagher

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This Summer Season: Priortize Your Health With These Tips

This Summer Season: Priortize Your Health With These Tips

This summer, follow these simple rules and your body will thank you! 1. Choose smaller – using your fist as a guide to portion animal protein and carbohydrates is an easy way...

Post on Mon, Jun 26, 2023 by Teri Cochrane

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6 Health Benefits of Saffron

6 Health Benefits of Saffron

You may know saffron as one of the most expensive spices in the world. Saffron is a spice that comes from the dried stigmas of the saffron crocus flower and each flower only has three stigmas. One of the...

Post on Wed, Jun 21, 2023 by Paula Gallagher

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Methylation Disorders: Impact on Mental Health & How to Correct Imbalances

Methylation Disorders: Impact on Mental Health & How to Correct Imbalances

Methylation is a biochemical process of extraordinary importance in human health. It is an epigenetic pathway by which methyl molecules (one carbon and three hydrogen atoms) are added to enzymes, hormones, neurotransmitters, as well as DNA....

Post on Tue, Jun 20, 2023 by Margo Gladding

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Meatless Monday:  A Twist on Texas Caviar

Meatless Monday: A Twist on Texas Caviar

If you have a potluck to go to, this take on the popular “Texas Caviar” dish is an easy and delicious recipe to make. What makes it so good? In...

Post on Mon, Jun 19, 2023 by Paula Gallagher

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Managing High-Functioning Anxiety

Managing High-Functioning Anxiety

Anxiety is a natural human response to stress or danger. It is a feeling of unease, apprehension, or worry that can be accompanied by physical symptoms such as increased heart rate,...

Post on Wed, Jun 14, 2023 by Paula Gallagher

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Amino Acid Taurine May Increase Lifespan

Amino Acid Taurine May Increase Lifespan

A new study has found that taurine may be able to extend lifespan by up to 12% in mice. The researchers wondered if taurine deficiency may be a driver of the aging process....

Post on Tue, Jun 13, 2023 by Paula Gallagher

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Lose Weight by Tracking What You Eat

Lose Weight by Tracking What You Eat

Trying to lose weight? Keep track of what you are eating. A new study finds that perfect tracking is not needed to achieve significant weight loss. Researchers found...

Post on Mon, Jun 12, 2023 by Paula Gallagher

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Pathway: A Supplement Brand You can Trust

Pathway: A Supplement Brand You can Trust

With the overwhelming number of nutritional supplements available on the market, it can be a confusing process figuring out which health products are the best for you. What to Look for When Choosing Supplements When it comes to choosing the most beneficial products, there...

Post on Tue, Jun 06, 2023 by Paula Gallagher

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