I’ve long touted the health benefits of turmeric. This remarkable herb, commonly used in India for thousands of years, is a potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and digestive aid. It also protects the liver and helps to prevent tumor formation. And I can personally vouch for it ability to speed wound healing.
This powerful little root has [...]
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If a friend or lover has ever rubbed your feet, you know how delightful the experience can be. It turns out that hand and foot massage is also an effective means of alleviating pain.
In one recent study, 18 surgical patients were given 20 minute massages the day following their operations. Five minutes was spent [...]
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Whenever I practice yoga I experience a sense of calm elation, so I wasn’t surprised to discover that researchers have found that this ancient practice can help to lift depression and ease anxiety. The meditative nature of yoga would naturally lend itself to mental and emotional well-being.
The advantages go beyond a shift in energy [...]
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