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For many people who suffer from pain, massage provides an alternative to costly pain prescriptions or even surgery. Evading costly trips to the hospital has become a surprising new trend:  An article written by Tammy Worth in The Los Angeles Times claims that visits to health practitioners have decreased by 50% since 1997. People are becoming either [...]

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Let me ask you a question: What do you think about iodine? You’re probably thinking ‘Isn’t that an element?’ or ‘I don’t think about iodine.’ If I were to change the question to more common types of food or nutrients like protein or fiber, you’d probably perk up. Protein keeps your muscles strong and wards [...]

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When I was younger, I didn’t believe that tai chi could do my body any good. Unlike soccer games or track meets, I couldn’t feel my body gaining muscle or endurance during a tai chi class. It just seemed like nothing was happening. But my teacher told me to just stay with it. I’m glad [...]

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Whenever we surf the internet or the TV channels for health advice, we’re showered with advertisements for miracle breakthroughs that claim to deliver instant cures. Juices, supplements, oils, creams, lubricants, laxatives, sprays, patches—all claiming to solve your health problems and perfect your body. So, how to we decipher between pseudoscience and true medicine?
Given the “magic” [...]

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If you suffer from arthritis, then words like ‘physical activity,’ ‘exercise,’ and ’strength building’ may seem intimidating or disheartening. You may even believe that you cannot participate in these activities as the arthritis prevents you from doing so. I encourage you to reverse that mindset. Consider the activities you can do and that will provide relief from [...]

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If you’re a runner like me, you’re doing whatever you can to improve your performance.
I just learned about Chi Running. It’s a philosophy that allows all your body parts (head, legs, knees, chest, lungs, head) to work together to improve your running form and reduce the chance of injuries. Here’s an article about it!
I’ve been [...]

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