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Powerful Cranberries |
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Sunday, 09 November 2008 |
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Flavoring everything from muffins to energy drinks, this native berry to New England is packed with many healthful and dietary properties. Popularly know for their effectiveness in fighting urinary tract infections, research has also shown cranberries to be a beneficial factor in blocking harmful bacteria that is responsible for ulcers and certain cancers of the mouth. |
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Green Tea |
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Sunday, 09 November 2008 |
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What is the second most consumed beverage in the world? If you said tea, you are correct. And, for those consuming high-quality teas, there are important health benefits. Tea purchases have steadily increased over the last 16 years. According to the Tea Association of the USA, tea accounts for nearly $2 billion in supermarket sales. |
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Super Antioxidants |
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Sunday, 09 November 2008 |
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Antioxidants are nutrients that prevent damaging oxidation in our bodies. Oxidation can lead to heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and neurological disease. Antioxidants are also known to enhance the immune system and hence maintain general health. Now that you are aware of the importance of antioxidants, you can more deliberately include foods with antioxidants into your daily diet. Fortunately, there is a wide selection of foods that contain antioxidants including popular favorites such as chocolate and coffee. |
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Tonic Herbalism |
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Sunday, 09 November 2008 |
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There are a number of names for the three circuit model including Jing, Chi, and Shen. In Ayurveda, these three energies are known as Ojas, Prana, and Shakti. The same archetypes are referred to as the pig, the lion, and the human in contemporary philosophy. In essence, they represent the structural composition of our life force: the body (consciousness), the breath (unconscious), and the heart-mind (spirit or superconsciousness). |
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Vitamin K |
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Sunday, 09 November 2008 |
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Vitamin K is necessary for blood clotting. It is therefore used in the prevention and treatment of hemorrhage. It is also helps to strengthen the body's bones as well as capillaries. Vitamin K is available in three forms phylloquinone (K1) which is found in green leafy vegetables that assists in bones abosorption and storage of calcium. Latest research study showed that increased dosage leads to leverage in reducing the risk of hip fracture and this ends up in osteoporosis. |
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Nutrition
