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Iodine: The Forgotten Medicine

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Submitted By Vitamin Connection Written By Terry Lemerond | Before the introduction of the synthetic drugs that are used today, iodine was one of the most beneficial and universal medicines used by physicians around the world. Iodine was effective for everything: to heal wounds and disease; destroy bacteria, viruses, and pathogens; and to prevent cancer. Once one of the most commonly used medicines in the world, iodine was “forgotten” in favor of new pharmaceutical drugs. Now we are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Current Issue, Family Health, Natural Health, Natural Solutions, Remedies Tagged With: health benefits, iodine

Standup Paddleboardiing: The benefits that defines your core muscle.

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Written by Mike Tessier | The benefit of having a strong core, which is the foundation of your body’s strength, is being able to perform all powerful movements, beginning from the center of the body outwards. The core, or rectus abdominals, improves your posture and prevents injuries (it will save your back damn it). It also helps develop functional strength (Yes, that mighty strength I religiously speak about and what your fat bodybuilder buddies probably lack). This summer, you will have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Body Beautiful, Current Issue, Fitness Tagged With: fitness, health benefits, Paddleboard, sports

Stand Up Paddling

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Written By Mike Tessier | Photo: PeterSpain.com   Stand Up Paddling is new to some, but it’s actually an ancient way of travel. Centuries ago, native Hawaiians, Indians and Europeans used this form of paddling to cross various types of water ways. The boards were carved out of wood, weighing in at about 80 pounds. Some findings show that Native Americans built boards out of Tully weeds that were tied to each other, to form a stand up paddle board/boat. They used a long pole, with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Body Beautiful, Current Issue, Fitness, Lifestyle, Mind & Spirit Tagged With: fitness, health benefits, Paddleboard, sports

Salt & Pepper

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Written by Brittany Russell Added to nearly every savory, maybe some sweet, recipe one can think of, salt and pepper is the standard pair found on any dining table. Seemingly better suited for one another than Barbie and Ken, the two spices met during the 17th century and have been together since. Sea Salt It all began with sea salt, one of the first commodities known to mankind. Often used as a currency, it is clear how valuable salt was and continues to be today. Areas that produce … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Herbs / Spices, Ingredient Watch, Natural Health, Nutrition Tagged With: health benefits, iodine, mineral, spice

Health Brief – Omega 3

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What are Omega 3 fatty acids and why are they important additions to a healthy diet? Research indicates that proper levels of omega-3 fatty acids aid in healthy heart function, reduces inflammation, maintains bone health, decreases depression, is essential for eye development and critical for infant brain development and optimal nerve function. The typical Western diet is lacking in Omega 3 fatty acids and abundant in the omega 6 fatty acids. The recommended ratio is 2:1. Most Americans are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Healthy Tips, Natural Health, Nutrition Tagged With: health benefits, heart healthy, supplements

Gym-Free Exercise!

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By Carla Bennett | After a long illness, or simple inactivity, many people don’t know how to begin an exercise program and the idea of jogging or going to the gym can sound unappealing. Even so, exercise is crucial to good health, especially as we get older, but exercise does not have to a boring or arduous. Dancing is fun and can be a positive, motivating alternative to standard gym exercises. Dance classes allows for even the most avid couch potato to engage in an exercise regime. The … [Read more...]

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