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This Common Spice Speeds Metabolism, Improves Blood Pressure, and Wards Off Cancer
A little kick never hurt anyone! In fact, it could even help boost your health in a few surprising ways. Cayenne pepper, possibly the most underutilized spice in your pantry, could actually boost your metabolism, improve your heart health, and even reduce pain — not to mention, add zing to any meal! Cayenne peppers are…
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Protect Yourself From the Coronavirus With These Simple Tips from the CDC
Whether or not you’ve been sick this flu season, the coronavirus (COVID-19) is a growing concern all over the world. Experts from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) say that the best way to protect yourself, however, isn’t to panic, but to be prepared. Both organizations maintain that outbreaks…
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End Insomnia and Holiday Anxiety With All-Natural Passionflower
The holidays are a time of excitement and joy, but they can also be a time of stress and anxiety. If you’re like us, you may be in the hustle and bustle of getting decorations put up and shopping for presents, and maybe you’re finding it harder to relax at the end of the day.…
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Going to Sleep and Waking Up at Different Times Every Night May Cause Depression
Do you go to bed at different times every night and wake up at different times every morning? While you may not think much of it, research is now showing that erratic sleep times, regardless of how much sleep you’re getting, could be linked to an increase in depressive symptoms and worsening moods. How are…
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A Dentist Tells Us How to Get Rid of Bad Breath Once and for All
Bad breath — it’s something we all face, whether we want to admit it or not. But while occasional bad breath is nothing to be alarmed at (who’s breath smells good after chowing down on a tuna fish sandwich?) halitosis, the scientific term for consistent bad breath, shouldn’t be ignored. FIRST for Women turned to…
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Drinking Coffee at This Time Could Be Messing With Your Blood Sugar
Are you an avid coffee drinker? If so, don’t worry. We’re not here to tell you to stop drinking your favorite brew. However, you may be taking swigs of caffeine during the wrong time of day. Whether or not you drink coffee may not be as important as when you drink coffee. Research from a…
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4 Easy Ways to Lower Your Blood Sugar Levels Naturally
Who doesn’t want to sail through spring feeling energetic, calm, and clearheaded? That’s what balancing blood sugar can do! Doing so can be as easy as flushing out the environmental toxins that lead to blood-sugar spikes. What’s more, a study in The Lancet reveals that balancing blood sugar cuts Covid complications by 65 percent! Paint…
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5 Steps for a Better Night’s Sleep
There’s no doubt that a really good night’s sleep makes you feel refreshed, boosts your energy levels, and lifts your mood. It also has a huge impact on your long-term physical health, too. “Sleep is as important to your wellbeing as a healthy diet or good exercise routine,” says sleep expert Neil Stanley. “It helps…
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Excess Estrogen Could Be Causing Weight Gain — Here’s How to Fix It
Estrogen dominance is a condition that’s causing women over 40 to gain weight and struggle to lose it. Eating more fiber helps reverse estrogen dominance to supercharge weight loss — and these picks speed results. Sprinkle on seeds. Plant-based compounds in flaxseeds help flush surplus hormones from the body, according to researchers at the Mayo…
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These Vegetables Could Cut Your Risk of Heart Disease by Almost Half
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, responsible for 655,000 deaths every year, or roughly one in four. While there are plenty of factors that may impact a person’s heart health, doctors and researchers alike have long preached a healthy diet in order to mitigate heart…