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6 Health and Wellness Benefits of Acupuncture

Most people who have heard of acupuncture already have a vague idea of what it entails. Fine needles are applied to specific pressure points in the human body to improve health and cure certain ailments and diseases. However, there is also much to learn about its history, its belief system, and what it actually does […]

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10 Healing Benefits of Soothing Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is easily recognizable by its short stature and its thick fleshy leaves. Its leaves are green and pointy and can grow up to 19 inches. The usage of aloe vera had been rampant time immemorial. It is a plant with medicinal properties, popularly used to treat skin injuries, as well as increase the […]

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15 Benefits of Heart-Healthy Olive Oil

Olive oil has been dubbed one of the healthiest oils in the world by health experts and dietitians because of its many benefits to health and wellness. (1) It is the cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet and is a nutritional mainstay all around the world. Research reveals more and more about olive oil almost every […]

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15 Anti-Inflammatory Benefits of Zinc for Healing

Zinc is an essential trace element that doesn’t get much attention unless you’re looking for a natural cold remedy. However, zinc is need every day to maintain overall health and to perform basic body functions each day. Zinc provides countless benefits such as hormone production, strengthened immunity, improved digestion, and growth and repair. Zinc also […]

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9 Immune-Boosting Benefits of Vitamin C

Vitamins are substances that the human body needs to grow and develop normally. (1) They help in preventing and curing a variety of ailments ranging from heart conditions, high cholesterol levels, eye disorders, and skin disorders, among many others. One of the most popular nutrients and most effective of its kind is vitamin C. (2) […]

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10 Health Promoting Benefits of Asparagus

Asparagus, the perennial garden plant which belongs to the Liliaceae family, is more than just a staple on your dinner table. Asparagus is characterized by its spear-like appearance with its top having tiny yet compact buds. There are over 300 varieties of asparagus; although only 20 varieties are known to be edible. A cup of […]

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10 Health Benefits of Nutrient-Dense Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds may appear unassuming for the simple fact that they are really tiny. Not many people actually care about them, in fact, most of us would throw them out. But lo and behold, pumpkin seeds are actually valuable and are a rich source of nutrients.

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7 Body and Mind Benefits of Fasting

For many people, preparing and eating food is so much more than a necessity; it is an enjoyable part of the day as well. However, there are also those who willingly abstain or reduce intake of food, drink or both, for a period of time. This is also known as fasting.

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10 Nutritional Benefits of Drinking Almond Milk

Traditional milk, or cow’s milk, consumption can be difficult or downright impossible for some people. The reason for this could be due to a medical condition, often called ‘lactose intolerance’ but is medically categorized as lactose maldigestion. It could also be a personal choice, as is the case with many vegetarians, vegans. Or, it could […]

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6 Body Balancing Benefits of Alkaline Water

Alkaline water is said to provide many health benefits. Some claim it can retard the natural aging process, control the body’s pH level, and even prevent illnesses such as cancer. What precisely is alkaline water, and why is there so much interest in it?

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7 Benefits of Vitamin B12 for Healthy Body Function

Vitamins are incredibly important throughout the body for various reasons. Frederick Gowland Hopkins first discovered in 1906 that certain foods were important for healthy reasons, though vitamin C was recognized for its benefits in preventing scurry approximately two hundred years before. Today, there are thirteen vitamins separated into groups, the largest of which is the […]

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8 Benefits of Massage for Healing and Relaxation

Massage is one of the oldest and most common forms of manual therapy that still exists today and is used for a range of purposes. (1). Anything from stress management to exercise recovery to pain management and rehabilitation or even simple enjoyment has often been cited as common reasons for partaking in massage. (2). This […]