The new US dietary guidelines, published in January of this year,
tell us more about what we should be eating as opposed to what not
to eat, which is a departure from the previous USDA communications
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The Japanese tea ceremony summarizes the beauty and benefits of
tea. There is the process of brewing, steeping, flavoring and
enjoying the tea, but there is also the nourishment and healing
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Over the past 15 years, the practice of yoga has gone from being
considered by many as a “new age” practice to being embraced by
mainstream medical practices, with much research being done on the
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The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) states that the 40 million
Americans who now suffer from sleep disorders are at higher risk
for numerous serious health issues. Sleeping is one of the most
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National Eating Disorders Awareness Week combines the efforts of
volunteers, including eating disorder professionals, health care
providers, students, educators, social workers, and individuals
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It is becoming common knowledge that the foods we put into our
bodies, which are groups of chemicals, have a very specific effect
on our brain function and thus our mood. When we think of mood
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The greatest benefit to eating vegetables for a dieter is that it
provides fullness with few calories. To voluntarily stop eating a
meal, you must be both full and satisfied. Fullness pertains to
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In my first book, The New Diabetes Prescription, I make the
case that everyone should avoid high fructose corn syrup, the
sweetener found in well, just about everything. I can give you a
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