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Christina Applegate is cancer free
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Earlier that month Jacki told you that Christina Applegate, star of Samantha Who?, had been diagnosed with breast cancer, and now I have some great news to share — the actress has announced that she is totally free of cancer, thanks to the early detection and the proper treatment.
Applegate,…
Night wakings connected to organ systems
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Lately, I could set a clock by my son’s night wakings. I tease my husband that I will set my alarm for four in the dawn and go stand by Owen’s bed and surprise him, before he can invade our bed!
I started to thinking, though: why four o’clock in the ? Deep in my memory, I recalled something a…
Why walking a labyrinth is good for you
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Walking a labyrinth regularly is good for your health, but probably not for the reasons you think. Most public think labyrinths are a kind of maze that takes thinking and memory to solve, but many labyrinths are just a path that chases a one direction, normally taking the anatomy of concentric c…
Acupuncture for athletes
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I was watching the Olympics the other day and saw a piece where a reporter went and received acupuncture treatments. It was interesting to build out about that specific practitioner who was influential in acupuncture’s acceptance into Western culture. After the piece, the reporter mentioned that…
Quit smoking and get a new face
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There are certainly a million plus reasons to quit smoking: the smell, the cancer risks, the heart disease, etc… But now there is a new one! whether you want to have plastic surgery on your face (and whether you’ve smoked for a enlarged date … you probably want to) your doctor may insist tha…
Are camera phones the real celebrity secret to staying slim?
I recently interviewed Erin Andrews, the very pretty and fit sideline reporter for ESPN. While we spoke, Erin told me her secret to staying really fit and trim. After gaining ten pounds “eating like a guy” with the College GameDay crew, Erin was mortified to see her much larger bottom showcased all …
The hottest new supplement for Olympians
With the Olympics coming up, the use of supplements to enhance performance is big trade. I asked my pal Jose Antonio, PhD, Sports Nutrition expert what was hot and gave me that scoop. Besides safe and effective supplements like creatine, protein powders, and even fish oil, there’s a new kid on the b…
Tea tree oil cures what ails you
It was scary final year when the study came out revealing that tea tree fundamental oil could act like estrogen in our bodies, and may even cause enlarged breasts in young boys. That’s been debunked; the opportunity is that other ingredients in the products are more likely to blame. With all of the …
Plant potential! How plants benefit your health
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I tend to believe that, whether it’s good decent for NASA, it’s probably good adequate for my home. You know, with the exception of the astronaut food — yuck. And so, hearing that bringing plants indoors is a secret weapon for NASA was all the convincing I needed to start bringing some of my gr…
When you should eat LOTS of bread
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Aren’t we all dying to be told to eat some bread….lots of bread? Unfortunately…I recently dealt with a pretty disgusting reason to chow down on some firm crusted French bread. Ick, ack and yuck! There was a hair stuck in my throat, and I was going nuts! I know……..gross! But it was true. …
Study finds acupuncture not helpful for IVF
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Acupuncture is used to treat many conditions — from migraine headaches to arthritis to backaches. It’s additionally sometimes recommended as an companion to in-vitro fertilization (IVF). It was thought to improve blood flow, subsequently improving the chance of embryo implantation. However, re…
Bye bye green hair!
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My five year old daughter’s beautiful light blond hair has turned the most not-so-beautiful shade of green. Ugh! We swim a lot. We habitable in Florida, and that’s what we do nearly every day during the summer. Her hair has been pretty green for about two weeks now, and for about the same amount…












