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Six Fun Facts About Acupuncture

 

There are More than 2,000 Acupuncture Points To say there are a lot of acupuncture points would be an understatement. Practitioners of this popular form of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have identified more than 2,000 acupuncture points, each of which has it’s own specific uses. It Doesn’t Hurt and is Actually Relaxing The thought of…

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Exercising Can Save You Big Bucks

 

Gym memberships aren’t cheap. According to some reports, the average monthly cost is around $58. Of course, some people pay much more for their gym memberships, often shelling out hundreds of dollars per year. But the good news is that gym membership costs are typically returned in the form of the cost-savings benefits. In…

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What are the Most Nutritious Fruits?

 

The USDA currently recommends adults and children to consume roughly two cups of fruit per day. Fruit plays an important role in a healthy, balanced diet. It contains vitamins, fiber, water and other beneficial nutrients. But not all fruits are made equal, as some contains more nutrients than others. So, which fruits offer the greatest…

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Dangers of Chronic Inflammation in The Body

 

Chronic inflammation is often viewed as a silent killer, since it adversely affects the body in ways which are difficult to detect. Inflammation is actually a normal process that’s used to combat infections. When an infection occurs in the body, the immune system responds with the formation of swelling, redness and other associated symptoms. However,…

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Is Pomegranate the New ‘Superfood’?

 

Pomegranate isn’t just a delicious an juicy fruit; it may also offer some surprising health benefits. According to a 2014 study, pomegranate is a superfood because of its high concentrations of natural compounds that work to slow own the progression of certain neurological diseases like Parkinson’s an Alzheimer’s. Furthermore, there’s new evidence suggesting that pomegranate

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Managing Exercise-Related Muscle Soreness and Pain

 

Most of us often experience some pain and/or soreness after working out. This condition, known as delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), is characterized by sore, aching muscles after an intense workout session. As the name suggests, it doesn’t occur immediately, but instead the symptoms begin 24-72 hours after the workout. The good news is that you…

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