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The 8 Best Natural Muscle Relaxers
You may think that muscle relaxers are helpful and harmless, but they're actually highly addictive. Try these eight natural muscle relaxers instead.
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Neti Pot: 6 Health Benefits of Nasal Irrigation + How to Use One Safely
If you have nasal congestion, a neti pot is a simple, effective and inexpensive way to clear sinuses and breathe easier, but there are risk to be aware of. Learn how to use one safely here.
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health
What Is White Noise? Benefits for Sleep & More
Can't sleep? If that's the case, you're not alone — and there are things like white noise generators that could help. Learn the benefits and how to use.
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nutrition
Why Eating Dirt (aka Soil-Based Organisms) Should Be Part of Your Daily Routine
Eating dirt? A daily dose of soil‐based organisms could do wonders for your health, including easing symptoms associated with leaky gut.
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fitness
The Best Knee Strengthening Exercises to Relieve Pain
Knee pain accounts for a lot of doctor visits. Here are knee strengthening exercises you can do to help reverse that pain and build up your knees.
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nutrition
Juice Cleanse: Benefits vs. Risks of a Juicing Diet
You've undoubtedly heard of the all great things a juice cleanse can do for your health, but is a juicing diet really good for you? Weigh the benefits vs. risks.
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5 Potential Benefits of Cryotherapy, Including Pain Relief
Cryotherapy is a treatment that involves exposure to extremely cold air. It is used to reduce inflammation, destroy damaged tissue/cells, release endorphins and improve circulation. Does it really work? Weigh the benefits versus the risks.
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health
10 Researched Benefits of Chiropractic Adjustments
Research shows chiropractic adjustments can greatly benefit the body. Chiropractic care may help relieve headaches, sciatica, ear infections, neck pain and more.
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health
Blue Zones Secrets — How to Live 100+ Years
People in the world's blue zones tend to live 100-plus years. Learn the seven secrets to longevity and health from the way people in the blue zones live.
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nutrition
How to Detox Your Body: 8 Steps, Including Best Foods
Want to learn how to detox your body? A detox cleanse or diet full of detoxifying foods and drinks can help provide the nutrients the body (in particular, your liver, kidneys and immune system) needs to clear out toxins effectively. Here's what you need to know.
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beauty
Start Dry Brushing for Better Skin
Dry brushing helps unclog pores and excrete toxins that get trapped beneath the skin. It can even help reduce the appearance of cellulite. Here's how to dry brush, including certain precautions to take.
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health
Does Ear Candling Work? + 6 Safe Ways to Remove Ear Wax
Ear candling is a common therapeutic practice. However, it can be dangerous. Click here to learn about safer ways to remove ear wax.
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fitness
4 Proprioception Exercises to Improve Balance and Strength
High-level proprioception will improve your athletic performance, such as footwork, and make you more lithe and agile no matter what you do. See how.
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health
Benefits of Autophagy, Plus How to Induce It
Autophagy translates to "self-eating." It's the recycling of the body’s own tissue as a metabolic process. Learn the benefits and how to induce autophagy, safely.
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health
Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation + How to Get Started
What is mindfulness meditation? It's a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment. Find out what it can do for your health.
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beauty
9 Natural Antifungal Remedies (Plus a DIY Antifungal Cream)
Antifungal medications are often overprescribed and dangerous. Check out these natural antifungal remedies and a homemade antifungal cream to use instead.
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nutrition
How (and Why) to Practice Mindful Eating
What is mindful eating? How can it help manage weight? Mindful eating is eating when you're actually hungry and understanding your own body and food cravings.
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fitness
The Benefits of a Trampoline Workout and Rebounding
Did you know that a trampoline workout can be just as good or better than running? Learn the benefits of rebounding and how to do a trampoline workout.
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nutrition
GAPS Diet Plan & Protocol for Solving Gut Issues + More
The GAPS diet plan may improve autism, ADHD, anxiety, auto-immune disease, depression, IBS, joint pain, SIBO and chronic fatigue. Find out more.
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health
What Is a Dopamine Detox and Does It Work?
A dopamine detox is a practice aimed at reducing the overstimulation of the brain's reward system. Learn why people do it and how it works.
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health
What Is Ayurveda? Benefits, Doshas & Treatment
What is Ayurveda exactly? We discuss the benefits of Ayurvedic medicine, including for stress and inflammation, and how it works to bring the body back into balance.
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fitness
Hip Flexor Stretches Are Key to Both Hip & Knee Health
Few people know that hip flexor stretches and strength moves are key to hip, knee and core health. It's true, so let's get to work!
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fitness
Barre Workout: Can It Give You a Dancer's Physique?
A barre workout relies on ballet moves and isometric exercises. Learn the benefits of barre and how to do it at home.
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health
Homeopathy: How It Works + 5 Major Benefits
Homeopathy is a holistic medicinal practice that uses low doses of natural substances to help improve the body's natural healing abilities. Does it work?
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health
How to Practice Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Stress & Pain Relief
If you're having a hard time and find it hard to relax, you may want to try progressive muscle relaxation. What is it, and how does it work?
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health
Acupuncture Benefits for Chronic Pain, Headaches & More
Acupuncture is a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique used for chronic pain, headaches and other conditions. Practitioners stimulate points on the body by inserting thin needles into the skin.
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fitness
Best Types of Cardio Workouts
A cardio workout is defined as any exercise that raises your heart rate. Learn how interval cardio is better than steady state cardio, the benefits and best exercises.
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fitness
Best Quad Exercises & Recommended Workout
Your quadriceps are key to preventing knee pain, adding stability and enhancing movement. Learn how to effectively strengthen and stretch your quads.
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health
Dry Needling for Muscle Pain & Headache Relief
Dry needling, also known as trigger point dry needling and intramuscular stimulation, is used by physical therapists for muscle pain relief, headaches and even whiplash. Different than acupuncture, studies show that it can benefit many painful musculoskeletal conditions.
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nutrition
What Is a Calorie Deficit? Does It Work for Weight Loss? Separating Fact From Fiction
When people are trying to lose weight fast, it’s common to attempt a calorie deficit. Consuming fewer calories than your body uses can help you meet your weight goals, but it needs to be done correctly to be effective.
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fitness
Plyometric Exercises for Better Fitness & Agility
Plyometric exercises improve one's athletic performance, yes, but also help with daily movement and agility for the average exerciser. Here are the best plyo exercises and a workout to follow.
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fitness
TRX Workout: Best Exercises for Beginners
TRX workouts are popular among elite athletes but can provide benefits for everyone. Learn about the best TRX exercises for beginners and how to do them.
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health
Explore the Therapeutic Benefits of Moxibustion & Healing Heat
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy that involves burning a dried herb called "moxa" on or near specific points on the body. Learn how it works.
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fitness
20-Minute Kettlebell Workout, with 5 Best Kettlebell Exercises
Kettlebell workouts are able to effectively target your major muscle groups: shoulders, core, back muscles, quadriceps, etc. Here are the five best exercises in a carefully built workout.
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health
Cupping Therapy Benefits for Pain, Stiffness & Skin Health
Popular among athletic trainers, cupping therapy has many health benefits similar to acupuncture. Benefits include pain relief, alleviating muscle soreness and boosting relaxation.
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fitness
Does Golf Count as Exercise? The Answer May Surprise You!
Does golf count as exercise? Now, thanks to new research, we just may have the answer ... and it's sure to surprise you.
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fitness
Best Calf Exercises & Stretches for Great Calves
Calf exercises aren't just about building defined legs. Find out how the right exercises and stretches can actually improve posture and erase your pain.
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fitness
How to Do a Burpee (and Why)
Burpees have become one of the most popular exercises. Learn how to do a burpee properly, plus several total-body workouts that focus on this move.
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nutrition
Intuitive Eating: The Anti-Dieting Approach to Losing Weight
Intuitive eating is an approach to sustainable healthy eating and body acceptance. Intuitive eaters believe that the process of dieting is the main problem.
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fitness
Bodyweight Exercises to Build Strength at Home
Bodyweight exercises allow anyone to build muscle anywhere at any time. What are the top bodyweight exercises and the related benefits?
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