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10 Reasons Why Acupuncture May Be Good for Your Child

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Acupuncture has been practiced in China for over 2,000 years and is rapidly gaining acceptance in the Western medical community as an alternative or complement to Western medicine. It involves inserting tiny needles into the skin at strategic…
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8 Reasons You Should Consider Freezing Your Eggs

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We can’t always control how our lives will unfold. Careers take unexpected turns, marriages end, sudden illness can change the game, and the list goes on. In spite of life’s twists and turns—thanks to modern medicine—these days, women…

10 Natural Ways to Prevent Summer Colds

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As the temperatures rise, it’s easy to take good health for granted. In the winter, we expect to get the sniffles from time to time and are oh-so-appreciative when the flu magically passes over our houses. In the summer, however, we expect…
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20 Lies About Sunscreen to Dispel Right Now

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While we constantly hear about the dangers of too much sun exposure, a certain dose of sun has very definite health benefits. As Helen Keller once said, “Keep your face to the sun and you will never see the shadows.” The benefits of sun…
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15 Non-Toxic Ways to Keep Mosquitoes Away

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Nothing ruins a cookout, a camping trip, or a backyard get-together on a breezy summer evening, like the irritating buzz and itchy bites of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes aren’t just pesky, they can also spread diseases (like West Nile Virus) and…
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20 Lies Addicts Tell & Keep on Telling

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May 31 is World No Tobacco Day. Most of us know the dangers of smoking—from emphysema to cancer, even premature aging—and yet, a smoker is born every day. It seems that, despite the well known risks and dangers associated with smoking…
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15 Auditory Illnesses You’ve Never Heard Of

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Save Your Hearing Day is May 31 and we’re celebrating by reminding you to keep your television and music volumes down! That’s just part of it though, really. Your hearing is an integral part of how you function day to day and it’s critical…
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15 Myths About Sunscreen that Need to be Smeared

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Sunscreen Day arrives on May 27—just in time for Memorial Day weekend and the start of beach season. Skin cancer rates continue to rise, so if you aren’t already using sunscreen, start today! And if  you do use sunscreen, it’s important…
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Decrease Your Carbon Footprint: 20 Easy Steps Your Family Can Take

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May 29 is Learn About Composting Day. Making your own compost is eco-friendly, cheap and easy to do. Plus, it’s a wonderful way to fertilize your garden plants, fruits and vegetables. In the words of singer, songwriter, Ani DiFranco, “I’m…