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You've been told time and time again that 100 leg lifts a day won't eliminate your dreaded saddlebags and that no amount of abdominal strengthening will decrease those love handles. But that's not entirely true. The Truth about Spot-Reducing

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The Healers in Your Kitchen

Most people do not realize that common items in their kitchen have a variety of healing properties. Here's a look at some of these items and the healthy ways in which they can be used.
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Health Tip of the Day

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the indoor air we breathe can be as much as 100 times more polluted than outdoor air. Since the vast majority of us spend most of our days inside, it's important that we ensure the quality of the indoor air we breathe. One of the easiest ways that you can do so is by placing plants throughout your home and work environments. Not only do plants supply more oxygen to the air, they also make it moister and filter out carbon monoxide and potentially harmful organic chemicals.

Yesterday's Health Tip

You know you have to breathe, but did you know that it matters how you do it? Most of us tend to breathe too shallowly, which reduces oxygen intake. And when we when we're tense or stressed, we sometimes even forget to breathe altogether. Get in the habit of breathing deeply for a few minutes three to five times each day. Inhaling deeply for a few minutes can counteract stress and reduce stored tension - and also increases your energy. Read more health tips...
No Back Surgery! Maybe Traction or Epidurals?
I have had great success with traction in my patients that also commit to ongoing physical therapy and "back school" - learning how to sit, walk, and exercise in ways that strengthen back muscles and improve flexibility. Epidurals will work temporarily for 30 percent of people. continued inside...

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