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Nutrition to Fight Inflammation

Take a whole-body approach to knock down chronic inflammation.
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Intermittent Fasting

Short-term fasting is gaining popularity as a route to not just weight control but to potentially living a longer, healthier life.
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Prevent Lyme Disease

Summer's the season for shorts and bare feet, rambling in the woods and fields. But with the threat of Lyme disease, your wanderings may not be as carefree as in the past.
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Simple, At-Home Composting Tips

The process of naturally breaking down organic matter into soil has been around since our planet first started sprouting plants. Humans have used composting since the days of hunting and gathering...
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Sunscreens Can Protect Skin and Marine Life

For eco-conscious travelers looking to be one with nature, choosing the perfect sunscreen may be about more than preventing sunburn. Certain sunscreens contain microscopic metals, toxic chemicals,...
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Keep Bugs Away Naturally

It's no secret that DEET has been the go-to insect repellent ingredient for more than half a century. It's effective against ticks and mosquitoes, but it comes with a price: It's been identified as a...
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Natural Thyroid Health

The thyroid serves as the body's thermostat for regulating metabolism. Sometimes it pumps out high or inadequate amounts of hormones; both scenarios are problematic.
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Nutrition Basics For School-Aged Kids

In addition to a diet of whole foods, a daily multivitamin/mineral supports your child's growth and development. It's "insurance to prevent nutrient deficiencies," says Elson M. Haas, MD, and it...
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What's in Season? 14 Fruits and Vegetables for Summer

This winter we gave you 14 fruits and vegetables that are in-season during the winter months. Now we are giving you recipes that use in-season produce for summer! Summer is a great time to shop both...
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Meet Your Microbiome

Next time you put a fork of food in your mouth, consider its effects on the trillions of beneficial bacteria that call your body home. These bacteria outnumber your human cells 10 to 1, and they have...

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