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Infants Breathing Bad Air May Suffer as Teens: Study Links Air Pollutants to Lung Function

Jan 31, 2017 09:46AM

A Swedish study found that 15-year-olds that had been exposed as 1-year-olds to high levels of air pollutants had more difficulty getting air through their lungs.

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Reflexology and Imagery Relieve Preoperative Anxiety: Complementary Medicine Reduces Stress Before Surgery

Jan 31, 2017 09:46AM

Israelis facing surgery that received reflexology massages, acupuncture and guided imagery exercises beforehand experienced a 60 percent drop in anxiety levels.

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Fortified Foods Cut Into Supplement Use: Adults Turning to Added Nutrients

Jan 31, 2017 09:46AM

Nutritional supplements sales are growing nationwide, in spite of the fact that up to a fifth of U.S. adults often pass them up for fortified foods.

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Chinese Herbs Lessen Postpartum Blues: Safe, Effective Remedy

Jan 31, 2017 09:46AM

A Chinese study pooling 47 clinical trials concluded that Chinese herbs are a safe, effective remedy that work either with antidepressants or alone.

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Aloe Vera Juice Allays Diabetes: Reduces Fasting Blood Glucose

Jan 31, 2017 09:46AM

Data from nine clinical studies found that oral doses of aloe vera reduced two common markers of Type 2 diabetes.

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Heave Ho: Abandoned and Lost Fishing Gear Pollutes the Seas

Jan 31, 2017 09:46AM

More than 640,000 tons of traps, crab pots, nets and other fishing gear litter the ocean floor worldwide, trapping and killing marine life.

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Free Fuel: Hydrogen Conversion From Water Making Gains

Jan 31, 2017 09:46AM

Scientists in Sweden and the United States are making rapid progress in “water splitting” to produce liquid hydrogen fuel from ordinary water.

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Veggie Tales: Plants Communicate with Sound

Jan 31, 2017 09:46AM

Listen well. Australian scientists have found that plants communicate underground through series of clicks, sometimes in frequencies audible to the human ear.

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Watch the Birdie: Selfies Promote Animal Cruelty and Death

Jan 31, 2017 09:46AM

In 2014, 49 people were killed while taking selfies of themselves with wild animals; peacocks and dolphins are among the animals that also died as the result of clumsy photo attempts.

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Fungus Among Us: Genetically Altered Mushrooms Approved for Consumption

Jan 31, 2017 09:46AM

A Penn State plant pathologist has received federal approval for gene-altered mushrooms that don’t brown as rapidly when sliced and exposed to oxygen.

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Repurposed Pallets: Texas Company Turns Wood Waste into Furniture

Jan 31, 2017 09:46AM

The two billion pallets in use in the U.S., which eat up 50 percent or our annual hardwood harvest, are being converted into furniture by an enterprising Fort Worth company.

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Laundry List: Cool Tips to Save Money and Energy

Jan 31, 2017 09:46AM

By using cold water, natural stain removers and line drying, we can turn out sparkling clean clothes in a planet-friendly fashion.

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Fenugreek Eases Menopause: Extract Provides Relief for Symptoms

Jan 31, 2017 09:46AM

An extract of fenugreek husk sharply slashed the incidence of hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, headaches and mood swings in menopausal Indian women.

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Parents Use Complementary Health Care for Kids: Children Taking Part in Alternative Medicine or Practices

Dec 28, 2016 10:43AM

The latest American survey on the subject found that almost one in nine children used complementary medicine or practices, such as fish oil, probiotics, chiropractic care and yoga, in the previous year.

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Exercise in Midlife Helps Preserve Mental Sharpness: Keeps Cognitive Impairment at Bay

Dec 28, 2016 10:43AM

A Finnish twins study found that people that exercised physically in middle age were less likely to be cognitively impaired when elderly.

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5 Top Tips to Finding Your Next Doctor

1 Keep an Open Mind! Healthcare has come a long way. Today, you have access to practitioners that branch outside of traditional medicine and aim to identify the root causes of conditions while using alternative treatments that may help you get the relief you need. Just because it’s not a pill, doesn’t make it pseudoscience.

2 Build Your Health Care Team. There is no one doctor that can be the be-all-end-all for your health needs. Be sure to have a team of practitioners with different “lenses” and areas of expertise who will treat the root cause and not just the symptom(s).

3   Environment Influences Healing. Health is multi-factorial. Your mental and emotional environment plays a pivotal role in your healing potential. Your doctors and their staff should create an office atmosphere filled with positivity so you can get the most out of your care.

4 Your Story Matters.  Before you begin any treatment, be sure to have a comprehensive consultation to discuss your health concerns. Find practitioners who welcome questions and will take the time to listen and treat you with respect.

5 Report of Findings. When it comes to our health, we often make decisions without understanding the risk versus benefits. Knowledge is an important part of the healing process and is essential to make conscious, informed health decisions. Find practitioners who take the time to explain their exam findings and the recommendations for treatment in ways that make sense to you.

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