29

Jan

Dietitian’s Advice: Best and Worst Foods for Your Waistline This Summer

Summer often brings social events like picnics in the park and outdoor barbecues. It also typically brings thick burgers, hot dogs with all the condiments, fried chicken and ice cream — all of which can quickly undo a more active summer lifestyle.However, if you choose care...

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29

Jan

6 Surprising Ways Alcohol Affects Your Health — Not Just Your Liver

Some of the ways alcohol affects our health are well known, but others may surprise you. Here are six less-known effects that alcohol has on your body, according to gastroenterologist K. V. Narayanan Menon, MD:Drinking gives your body work to do that keeps it from other pro...

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29

Jan

10 Vegan Meals You Can Make for Under $5

Eating vegan doesn't have to be expensive. All of the meals here cost $5 or less for two servings!Here’s an unexpected twist when you go vegan: non-vegans often feel compelled to tell you, unbidden, why they haven’t made the leap. Since going vegan in 2006 I&rsq...

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29

Jan

5 Old Foods To Throw In The Garden Instead of the Garbage

About two months ago, we were FINALLY getting our seedlings put into the garden. (It snows in May in Colorado, so we get started later than most folks.)On one of the many trips inside the house to fetch a tool I'd forgotten, I noticed an old potato sporting many eyes in the...

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29

Jan

8 Everyday Activities That Harm Your Back

There's more to back pain than back injury or spinal problems. In fact, the day-to-day activities can put you at a risk of back problems and lead to severe back injury or pain. Whether you work in a software company, lift heavy objects or carry a heavy bag on one shoulder...

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29

Jan

Three Simple Pilates Exercises for Back Pain

From gardening to grocery shopping, back pain makes everything harder.Kate Lillis, instructor and owner of Colorado Active Pilates in Loveland, Colo., says back pain is most often caused by the overuse of back muscles that are compensating for other weak core muscles.“Every...

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29

Jan

Spine Risks of Obesity Go Beyond Back Pain

It's well known that extra pounds put extra strain on our spine, which can lead to chronic back pain and debilitating spine conditions detracting from our overall health. But back pain - as difficult as it is – is merely one of the spine risks of obesity, with e...

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29

Jan

4 Reasons to Love Parsley, The Unsung Superfood

While most people probably think of parsley as nothing more than a garnish served alongside their restaurant meals, this herb warrants greater inclusion in our diet and natural medicine cabinet. Not only is parsley packed with nutrients, it helps prevent diabetes, prevent and tre...

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29

Jan

Why Gardening Doesn’t Have to Give You Lower Back Pain

Gardening may seem peaceful and slow-paced, but it's hard work for your body — especially if you struggle with chronic pain. That’s why it’s important to take the smart approach and use all of the tricks and tools available to help you.Pain management...

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