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By Care2.com IN Food & Health Jul 28 2011
22 unique ways to get the most out of your lemon. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Food & Health Jul 21 2011
Three major tuna populations are threatened and two more are close to follow. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Food & Health Jun 8 2011
The following list are specific foods known to help cleanse cholesterol build-up in the arteries and heart. This is due to their high levels of fiber, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Lecithin, Vitamin E, C, Niacin and Rutin. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Fashion & Beauty May 21 2011
Fresh and dried herbs used to make infusions with medical properties–applied externally or used with compresses–have been in use for thousands of years. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Food & Health May 18 2011
Yogurt, the versatile dairy product made by fermenting milk with bacteria (AKA yogurt cultures) has a number of applications aside from the morning meal. It has a whole host of uses for health issues and can be employed in a few beauty formulas as well. Yogurt. It’s not just for breakfast anymore. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Food & Health May 16 2011
When it comes to burning fat, not all foods are created equally. We all know we should eat more vegetables, cut back on sugar, avoid fast food, among other dietary changes to lose weight. But simply adding the following surprising fat-burners to your diet may also help speed your weight loss. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Food & Health May 12 2011
The mouth is often used to diagnose, make a prognosis, treat or intervene on a number of diseases. Healthy gums should look pink and firm, not red and swollen–and your teeth should feel solid. If you have problems with your teeth and gums, it’s important to see a dentist, and possibly your general physician. Here is a list of some health problems that can sometimes show up in the teeth or gums. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Home & Garden May 8 2011
Aaa-choo! ‘Tis the season for Kleenex, eye drops, and decongestants. Allergy season is upon us. Its symphony can be heard in the refrains of sniffles, sneezes and nose blowing. If you suffer from the wide array of seasonal allergy symptoms such as fatigue; sinus congestion; itchy eyes, nose or throat; or watery eyes, don’t let a high pollen count get you down this summer. Here are 7 natural ways to beat allergies + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Food & Health May 7 2011
So, asparagus. According to the National Cancer Institute, asparagus is the food highest in glutathione, an important anti-carcinogen. It is also rich in two cancer-blocking vitamins (A and C) as well as the mineral selenium. These three nutrients have been singled out in several studies as fierce cancer fighters. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Food & Health May 6 2011
Caffeine is most famous for its role as a stimulant and it’s ability to delay fatigue. I clearly get a boost of energy and clarity, as had been scientifically proven. But caffeine has also acquired a bad-boy reputation–an unfair one, perhaps? Extensive studies into its safety show that there are still many misconceptions about caffeine. Allow me to tackle some of the myths surrounding my beloved alkaloid. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Food & Health Apr 28 2011
Swapping popular fruit and vegetables for their less common counterparts can greatly improve the healthiness of diets. Even if you already maintain a healthy diet, there are some simple switches that you can employ to greatly boost the average intake of phytonutrients–the substances in fruit and vegetables that help to protect the body from conditions such as heart disease and cancer. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Food & Health Apr 26 2011
In a study of 2564 people of varying ethnic backgrounds, researchers at Columbia University in New York and the Miller School of Medicine in Miami found a significant correlation between diet soda consumption and the risk of stroke. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Food & Health Apr 22 2011
Do you have a spare tire, love handles, or a belly bulge left over from the holidays? Or maybe it’s been accumulating for more than a few seasons? Did you have your cake, drinks, cookies and turkey dinner–and eat them too? Don’t fret. Here are a ten simple tricks to get lighter and healthier. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Food & Health Apr 13 2011
Aromatherapy - the use of pure essential oils as a natural therapy - can be a powerful healer when used properly. It has been proven effective for many conditions, including: PMS, depression, and fatigue. But, before starting aromatherapy, it is important to know some basic guidelines. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Food & Health Apr 8 2011
There are a few plants in Nature that are extremely concentrated with vitamins and minerals surpassing even kale and broccoli. Although micro-plants are related to dark leafy vegetables, they provide a higher level of nutrients than other foods. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Food & Health Apr 6 2011
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) includes many points on the hands that can be massaged to support healing from common health conditions, including: headaches, fevers, neck and back pain, among others. You can massage these points on your own hands or massage the points on someone else’s hands. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Food & Health Apr 3 2011
Before you dose up on side-effect laden pharmaceuticals, it’s worth considering some natural treatments that might help lift your mood. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Home & Garden Mar 31 2011
Are you ready for a new season? April marks the beginning of what we Northeasterners call, Mud Season. The ground is not quite primed for gardening yet, and we're up to our knees in mud. It is the perfect time to take the snow gloves off and start exercising that green thumb.
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By Care2.com IN Food & Health Mar 28 2011
Let’s face it: there are grocery and convenience stores (not to mention schools and school vending machines) that are full of chemical- and sugar-laced foods we should never eat. I’m frequently asked which ones are the worst. So, here are my picks for the top 10 worst foods you may be eating, in order, from terrible to tragic. The #1 Worst Food of All Time may surprise you! + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Home & Garden Mar 19 2011
Even if the weather in your area is still a bit chilly, it’s time to start thinking about giving your lawn a little TLC. If you’d rather take a more organic approach to lawn care, here are some tips to keep in mind. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Food & Health Mar 7 2011
I like to think about (and eat) superfoods by season and especially look towards new fruit and tender green things this time of year. And, to me at least, spring produce just tastes its amazing best in, yes, the spring! + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Food & Health Mar 4 2011
Most of us feel glum when we’re running on too little sleep, but not sleeping enough has implications beyond our general mood. For the 47 million of us in America who don’t get enough sleep (misery loves company), there are a number of health risks that we should keep in mind when deciding whether or not to burn the other end of the candle. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Food & Health Mar 2 2011
Money is tight for a lot of people, and when that happens healthy food seems like one of the first things to go. These are a few tips that have helped me keep our pantry stocked with organic foods, even when times are tough. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Food & Health Feb 28 2011
New research in the Journal of Pain reports that ginger is an effective natural anti-inflammatory that helps reduce pain and inflammation. Both raw ginger and heated ginger were used in the study with similar effectiveness. The scientists specifically explored ginger’s effects on muscle pain. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Food & Health Feb 27 2011
One of the easiest and most effective ways to promote good health and to help protect against cancer is with your diet. The American Cancer society estimates that one third of all American cancer deaths might be diet-related. The conclusion is really pretty simple: kick cancer-loving food to the curb; embrace healthful food. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Home & Garden Feb 18 2011
With sheer determination to find something that won’t die in my cave-like bedroom, I’ve perused some websites and nurseries in search of the most hearty houseplants. The following eight seem to be the best candidates, all requiring low-to-moderate levels of light and water. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Travel & Outdoors Feb 16 2011
Thirty young bison from Alberta, Canada will board a large Russian transport plane and fly ten hours to Siberia in March. They will become part of a project to repopulate a wild area located in the Republic of Sakha, where the native bison went extinct. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Travel & Outdoors Feb 13 2011
An agreement between environmental groups and the federal government should protect endangered Pacific loggerhead turtles from the swordfishing industry. Last year 46 endangered Pacific loggerhead turtles were hooked on longlines intended for swordfish in Hawaii. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Fashion & Beauty Feb 9 2011
To keep hope alive during this season, it might be time to break out the power of scent to overcome any encroaching mid-winter blues. More specifically, by diffusing or dabbing a few drops of essential oils known to have an emotionally uplifting effect around your home, you might find a beautiful and much-needed mood booster to make the season more manageable. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Travel & Outdoors Feb 4 2011
Several Harpy eagles have been discovered in Belize’s Maya Mountains for the first time in 60 years. The eagles were believed extinct in the country, due to habitat loss and overhunting. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Fashion & Beauty Feb 2 2011
A campaign has begun to make West Hollywood, California the first fur-free city in the United States, and perhaps the world. The animal rights group In Defense of Animals joined activists and residents of West Hollywood to propose a ban on the sale of fur products there. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Fashion & Beauty Jan 31 2011
If you have extra shampoo around, don’t wash it down the drain in vain, put it to use. Here are twenty uses to use it up. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Food & Health Jan 28 2011
Living in California, I am aware that I belong to a privileged group of “happy fews” who have access to farmers’ markets and their bounty of fresh seasonal produce year round (although I’ll admit I tire of root vegetables and winter squash at this time of year). But how are health- and environmentally-conscious individuals and households to feed themselves when the frozen winter months stop their local food production? + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Travel & Outdoors Jan 21 2011
A single bluefin tuna weighing 754 pounds has been sold for $396,000. This amount set the new record for most expensive fish. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Travel & Outdoors Jan 20 2011
The makers of Taser stun guns, used by police on individuals who are resisting arrest or fleeing, are now making a Taser weapon for stunning large wild animals. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Food & Health Jan 16 2011
Through normal digestion, absorption, and metabolization of food, the body converts food calories to heat. Burning calories can literally warm you up. Here are five foods that have been found to turn up the body heat. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Travel & Outdoors Jan 12 2011
As one of his last efforts, outgoing Governor of Ohio Ted Strickland has placed an emergency ban on the buying or selling of wild predators such as bears, wolves, primates, alligators, venomous snakes, and large constricting snakes. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Travel & Outdoors Jan 6 2011
Since last Thursday, 100 tons of sardines, croaker, and catfish have died near Paraná, Brazil. Paraná is in the southern part of the country and has some coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. The 100 ton count came from a survey conducted by the Federation of Fishermen’s Colony of Paraná, Paranaguá. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Home & Garden Jan 5 2011
But there are a host of products, other than those used for basic cleaning, that often contain carcinogenics. This list cautions against 10 household products, in addition to cleaners, that you should avoid having in your house. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Food & Health Dec 31 2010
If that last wafer-thin mint has you cowering on the couch and emitting noises only a mommy hog could love, you may want to try one of these natural aids for indigestion. Herbs have been used for millennia to treat any matter of ailments, and indigestion seems to be one woe that is well-suited for natural remedies. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Food & Health Dec 30 2010
Vowing to lose weight, eat better, and start an exercise program come the first of January? Good for you. This is a great time of year to shift away from processed, sugar and fat heavy foods, and raise the quality of your meals. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Home & Garden Dec 23 2010
Here are some quick and easy ideas using collected branches, seeds, plants, leaves, fruit, and other natural items to extend the garden’s bounty into the winter holiday season. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Fashion & Beauty Dec 22 2010
Oh, Epsom salt—who knew that such an uninspiring ingredient could inspire such devotion? Epsom salts have amazing health benefits–here are 13 ways to use Epsom salts, including a relaxing bath, a face scrub and a hair volumizer. It’s also a miracle cure-all, helping to remove splinters and reduce swelling of sprains and bruises. One ingredient really does fit all! + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Food & Health Dec 17 2010
Considering that monosodium glutamate, or MSG as it is more commonly known, is linked to many serious health conditions, including: hormonal imbalances, weight gain, brain damage, obesity, headaches, and more, you may be shocked to learn how prevalent it is. MSG is almost always found in processed, prepared, and packaged foods. But, here are some lesser-known food sources of this harmful chemical. + READ MORE
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By Care2.com IN Food & Health Dec 16 2010
Welcome to the world of ridiculously caloric beverages; the ones that should make you fearful rather than cheerful. Here are twelve to put on Santa’s naughty list. + READ MORE
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