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6 Ways to Stop Seasonal Allergies Without the "Help" of Big Pharma

…best remedy for seasonal allergies includes popping a pill—one that’s riddled with questionable chemicals and unwanted side effects. What they don’t want you to hear about are the far simpler, natural—and far cheaper—ways to get seasonal allergy relief: 1. Allergy help can be as simple as a…

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8 Health-Boosting Secrets From My Life

…Take the following herbs daily: bromelain (200 mg) and quercetin (300–500 mg), both of which are excellent natural means to prevent inflammation, allergies, and histamine release. I also take garlic (500—1,000 mg as a supplement, or one clove of fresh garlic), and drink ginger tea. 6. Drink red wine…

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Could Avocados Replace Statins?

…of the California variety). So, you do want to eat them in moderation. I also want to mention that people some people have food sensitivities or allergies some varieties of avocados, especially those who are allergic to birch and latex. Now it’s your turn: What’s your favorite way to eat avocados?…

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Figuring Out Food Allergies

…author, businesswoman, lecturer, and promoter of things she is passionate about! But the idea of connecting food allergies with weight loss was intriguing. It makes sense that food allergies could also impede your ability to lose weight. We’ve all become so much more aware of our body’s reactions to…

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4 Medical Tests You Should Get

…the body can feel after exercising. 4. Food rotation for food allergies. Although not a test, food rotation is a very important evaluation tool. Many of the health ills that people have, including IBS, are caused by undetected food allergies. Food rotation—meaning temporarily removing foods like gluten…

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The Stress-Induced Heart Attack

…this alarm mode for any length of time, you become prone to stress-producing conditions, ranging from aching neck muscles and headaches to ulcers, allergies, diminished sexual desire and heart risk factors. However, if the adrenaline rush is intense enough, it could lead to a heart attack. For more information…

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Apples on My Mind

…anti-inflammatory compound that bolsters your immune system. The only hitch is that some folks are allergic to polyphenols. Let’s face it, food allergies are real and many of us don’t think to look to our diet when we feel “off” or having symptoms. How would you know if you’re allergic to polyphenols?…

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Did You Know Heartbreak Can Physically Affect Your Heart?

…this alarm mode for any length of time, you become prone to stress-producing conditions, ranging from aching neck muscles and headaches to ulcers, allergies, diminished sexual desire, and heart disease. The good news is that if heartbreak touches your life, you can take steps to protect yourself—both…

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Grapefruit: Friend or Foe?

…potentially hazardous. At least 50 known medications are affected by grapefruit, including those used to treat cancer, depression, pain, impotence, HIV, allergies, the immune system, and various cardiovascular problems. Even Coumadin is on the list. In some instances, the fruit increases the action of the medication…

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Pets and Your Heart

…crisis for that matter, use these lessons from the animal kingdom to reconnect with your intuition. If you can’t live with an animal because of allergies, travel, or some other reason, then you can always “borrow” one to spend time with, or watch a movie about an animal character. Some of my favorites…

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