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The Many Benefits of Yoga
I started doing yoga as a way to help me cope with the passing of my father and to manage daily stress. Now almost ten years later, yoga has changed my body, my way of thinking, and my life. The benefits of yoga are almost immediate. After 20 minutes of practicing yoga your focus improves,…
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Light Weights Make a Difference!
Move your muscles! Lift light weights. Twice a week, for five minutes, will make a difference. Full water bottles can be substituted for light weights. When you lift weights, you will focus on your body’s strength, become stronger, and feel better while reducing stress!
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Maple Syrup Extract May Help Antibiotics Kill Superbugs
Scientists from McGill University in Canada have determined that maple syrup extract-derived from pure maple syrup -may be beneficial in fighting bacterial infections. The maple syrup extract reduced biofilm formation and increased the bacteria’s susceptibility to antibiotics. There seems to be a mild effect on the bacteria when taken alone but when combined with antibiotics…
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Simple, enjoyable ways to increase physical fitness
Go Outside! It doesn’t have to be perfect weather. Even going outside in inclement weather has the ability to invigorate you. Take a walk. Ride a bike. Finding local hiking or bicycling trails is often easier than you think. Bring a friend, bring your kids, or just bring your dog. Feeling pensive? Just bring…
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Antibiotics Should Not Be Overused
There was another report by AFP (Stockholm) that bacteria are becoming more and more resistant to antibiotics. Just about everyone has heard of MRSA and VRE here in the US, but unfortunately the medical community continues to over prescribe antibiotics. The public continues to request prescriptions from their physicians when they have colds or other…