Varicose veins are twisted, large, swollen, and raised veins that are dilated and overfilled with blood.  it is a common health issue that affects about a quarter of American adults, especially women.  In advanced cases, they can be painful.  They are most common in the legs, but they can occur in
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Hydroponics is a method of growing plants in water instead of soil.  Although it may seem like a newer concept, Egyptian hieroglyphics show that plants were grown hydroponically a few hundred years BC.  There are other cultures that have grown plants in water long long ago.   With less farming land
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Some of the world’s fastest distance runners run barefoot or with a minimal layer of protection under their feet.  This observation has lead to podiatrists and shoe manufacturers revaluating what it takes to have healthy happy feet.  Dr. William Rossi was one of the first to look at the history of
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Oats are one of the most commonly eaten type of whole grains in the United States.  They have been cultivated from the Avena Sativa plant for over 5,000 years.  As people move away from dairy products, oat milk is one of the popular choices.   Oat milk has a mild taste, pleasant texture, and many
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Hemp seeds are rich in both nutrients and beneficial fatty acids.  The seeds are well-recognized as an incredibly healthy food.  Yet they are not as well known as other seeds like chia and flax, because hemp products were banned in 1937.  And some people may still be concerned that it comes from the
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Food sensitivities are a milder form of a food allergy and cause inflammation in your body.  Over time they can cause harm to your health.  The most common food allergies are wheat, dairy, corn, soy, nuts and shellfish.  Food sensitivities tend to happen with smaller food groups like eggs, fruit,
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Maintaining a healthy weight is one important key to living a long happy life.  Excess weight causes inflammation and leads to diseases like diabetes.  Sometimes you may eat more than your body needs out of habit or to satisfy yourself emotionally.  Once you understand the emotional reasons behind
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Rosacea is characterized by a red flush face, especially in the cheeks and nose.  It is a fairly common condition that affects up to 10% of the population.  The symptoms can be a mild redness or when it is more severe, it can include swelling, spider veins, bumps, dry itchy skin, and raised patches
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Shingles is an infection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. The virus can remain dormant in your nerve cells and reactivate itself causing shingles.  One possible reason it reactivates is due to a weakened immune system.  The blisters that characterize shingles can show up anywhere,
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Your immune system is your body’s defense system against invaders.  It works to protect you from bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and toxins.  Unfortunately, our world is full of toxins that can compromise your immune system and increase your risk of infections and illness. Toxins that may
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