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What Substances in Food Can Cause Asthma Attacks?
A food preservative called metabisulfite can also be a problem. Metabisulfite is estimated to affect about two-thirds of all asthmatic children.
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Dr. Williams' Travel Guide
If you're planning a road trip, take these basic lessons about international travel with you.
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When Should You Take Your Vitamins?
Yes, it does matter when you take your supplements. Here are the guidelines you should follow to get maximum benefit.
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Can I Whiten Stained Teeth Naturally?
There are two ways to whiten teeth naturally that you can try at home.
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What Natural Sinus Remedies Do You Recommend?
Before trying a pharmaceutical product, I would start with the most basic natural treatment of all: nasal irrigation. This ancient, low-tech remedy costs practically nothing and is the first thing I recommend for sinus problems.
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How Can I Prevent Constipation After Taking a Multivitamin?
If you experience constipation when taking multivitamins, consider taking digestive enzymes and a stool softener to help relieve discomfort.
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Multivitamin Dosage Recommendations
For optimum health, make sure your daily multivitamin meets these dosage recommendations. Refer to the table for ingredients and dosage amounts.
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Superfoods for Super Health
The term "superfood" is reserved for foods that are more nutrient- and enzyme-dense than the everyday foods we eat. Some examples of ultimate superfoods are spirulina, royal jelly, bee pollen, and the adaptogens Asian ginseng and Indian ginseng
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Dangers of an Underactive Thyroid
The dangers of an underpactive thyroid gland can result in poor circulation and heart disease, among other conditions.
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Seven Ways to Purify Water
Dr. David Williams informs readers about the benefits and drawbacks of various water purification methods.
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Chia: An Excellent Source of Omega-3s
For vegetarians and those who don't like the "fishy" taste of omega-3s, chia is an excellent alternative.
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Proper pH Balance Is Critical for Good Health
When your body's pH level becomes too acidic, health often suffers. Here's how to find out if your pH level is in the ideal range—and what you can do about it if it's not.
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Avocados Are High in Fat, but Are They Bad for You?
Avocados contain good fats, but overindulging in any fat may cause abnormal weight gain, so eat them in moderation.
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Five Steps to Speed Recovery From Surgery
Undergoing a surgical operation, even minor surgery, can be a traumatic experience for your body. Incorporating the following five recommendations will help both shorten your hospital stay and get back on your feet sooner.
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Honey: A Natural Wound Healer
Honey has been used successfully for hundreds of years to treat burns and other ailments.
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The Benefits of Isometric Exercises
Isometrics are a useful part of any exercise program. Isometric exercise involves tensing muscles either against other muscles or immovable objects, while the length of the muscle remains the same
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What's the Connection Between Migraine Headaches and Breast Cancer?
You can minimize the likelihood that low serotonin levels will cause a headache by raising your levels of the amino acid tryptophan, a precursor of serotonin.
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How Can I Stop Ringing in My Ears?
A safe, effective, and safe medicated solution using DMSO may be all it takes to stop ringing in the ears (tinnitus).
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Supporting Your Adrenal Glands in Times of Stress
One area often overlooked in the treatment of hypoadrenia involves balancing the levels of sodium (salt) and potassium.
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High Fructose Corn Syrup: How Sweet It Isn't
In the early 1970s, food manufacturers begin to substitute this fructose for sugar in processed foods such as soda and candy. Nowadays, however, it’s plentiful in foods labeled as “natural” and “healthy”—including many types of bread, whole grain cereals, fruit juices, energy bars, spaghetti sauces, and an endless variety of snacks. And that's not good for you.
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Circadian Rhythms Affect Digestion, Heart, and Lungs
One topic that has always fascinated me has been the circadian rhythm, or the body’s built-in biological clock. Although the research data seem to be poorly compiled, if you search hard enough, you’ll find that hundreds of body functions have been linked to the circadian rhythm, including your digestion, your heart health, and your respiratory system.
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