Aging is a given, but aging poorly is not.  As time passes, it can bring you many positive things like new and stronger relationships, more family and more experiences.  You can help yourself enjoy the gifts of time by following some simple diet and lifestyle habits that will allow you to age well. 
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Keeping your cardiovascular (circulatory) system healthy is important so that you have plenty of energy and a long healthy life.  Your veins (also called blood vessels) and arteries are part of your cardiovascular system.  They carry blood to and from your heart.  If they become inflamed or clogged,
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It may seem that failing vision is a natural part of aging.  There are also diseases like diabetes and macular degeneration, that can negatively affect you eye health and vision.  However, lifestyle and diet can greatly influence your health, including minimizing diseases and maintaining your eye
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Your body is designed to be able to remove and eliminate harmful substances.  But because we are all exposed to more toxins than in the history of mankind, you may want to support your body in it's ability to eliminate toxins.   The first step is to eliminate toxins in your personal and household
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Animals that graze are able to eat grass and convert it into all the components they need for a healthy body.  They can do this because they have multiple stomachs which allow them to process the grass in stages.  Beef cattle that finish their lives in a feed lot without grass, are fed many pounds
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It's common to think that if you develop a cavity, that the only solution is to have it filled.  The truth is that your teeth are alive and you can heal them.  The quality of your diet is directly related to your oral health, which in turn, affects your overall health.  There have been studies,
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Root vegetables are the edible part of the plant that grows beneath the soil.  They can be broken into five categories.  Bulbs, like onion and leeks, grow in rings.  Corms look like bulbs, but they do not grown in rings.  Examples are taro, water chestnut and arrowhead.  Taproots are a singular
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Moringa comes from a plant known as the "Miracle Tree" or "Tree of Life" that is native to Africa or Asia.  It also goes by the name horseradish or drumstick tree.  It is considered a nutrient dense super food and is loaded with antioxidants and provides many health benefits.  The tree isn't grown
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Cholesterol is a naturally occurring substance that is made by your liver.  It is required by your body for the proper function of cells and  nerves.  It is also needed to balance your hormone levels.  Although your body needs cholesterol, excess cholesterol can build up and form a fatty plaque on
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Beets and beet greens are loaded with health benefits.  The plant likes to grow in cooler weather, so you can find them in garden centers now.  They tolerate near freezing temperatures and need about 6 hours of sun to thrive.  There are many different varieties of beets with each one offering a
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