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Hard Work and Triumph by Amy

I was a very sick little girl when I was 10 years old; I had developed the autoimmune disease type one diabetes so my body had stopped producing insulin and I was cannibalizing myself in order to have enough energy to move through my day. Ten years later I was doing great (I have taken

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prebiotics

Prebiotics: Keeping Your Intestinal Flora Healthy

We’ve all heard of probiotics – the beneficial bacteria that reside in our intestines and on our skin. But have you ever wondered what they eat? Probiotics protect us in many ways, but to have healthy populations, you need to feed them. This article explains what prebiotics are and where to get them.

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natural sources of probiotics

6 Natural Sources of Probiotics

Are you getting enough probiotics in your diet? If not, here are six natural sources of probiotics you can buy at your local supermarket or health food store. It’s better than swallowing a supplement.

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lower blood pressure and improve blood vessel health through exercise

How Does Exercise Lower Blood Pressure?

Aerobic exercise helps to reduce blood pressure as well as some blood pressure medications, but how does it do it? The secret lies in a gas produced by cells lining the inner aspect of blood vessels during exercise. Find out more about this gas and how it keeps your heart healthy.

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obesity rates

Obesity Rates: Are We Winning the Battle?

Are obesity rates starting to stabilize? A recent report suggests that rates of obesity among adults increased less than expected and appear to have stabilized in children. Are we winning the obesity battle? Find out what the latest statistics show.

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