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5 Ayurvedic Remedies for Diabetes and High Blood Sugar
Traditional systems of medicine often have their own tried and true ways to treat different health conditions. Ayurveda, the Indian sister science of yoga, suggests that all living things are made up of the five elements, and when these elements are out of balance, disease occurs. As for diabetes, Ayurveda has a multi-pronged approach to…
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Chrissy Teigen Has Women Everywhere Celebrating Their Grey Hair
If only we could all be as positive as Chrissy Teigen. The 32-year-old might be starting to get gray hair, but she has the best reason to be happy about it — it makes her look like the 101 Dalmatians villain, Cruella de Vil! She took to Twitter on Monday, January 22, to express her…
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Martha Stewart Swears By Adding Orange Juice to Her Sweet Potato Mash
Sweet potatoes are our most-loved ingredient when we need a healthier starch alternative so we can enjoy the benefits of carbs without having to feel guilty. We just can’t get enough of sweet potatoes — especially in creamy mashed form. But while sweet potato mash might be a staple side on your weekend dinner table,…
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Melt 36 Pounds Fast With This Keto Diet Plan for Carb-Lovers
Everybody’s buzzing about how quickly the keto diet works — and yet many of us try the famous plan only to be disappointed. Now, University of Iowa researchers have uncovered a surprise reason: estrogen. Turns out, even postmenopausal women typically have enough of the hormone in their system to block keto’s otherwise speedy fat burn.…
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This Hack for Peeling Mangoes Makes It So Much Quicker and Easier
In a world where food prep becomes the longest portion of the cooking process, we’re always looking for ways to make washing, cutting, and peeling a little easier. Fruit often has a reputation for being difficult to wash and prepare — and nothing is more daunting than the mango. Fortunately, a viral food prep hack…
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Lose 100 Pounds on the ‘Eat Like a Bear’ Diet
“I know your heart is set on surgery right away, but there’s no way you can finish the pre-op requirements in time,” said Amanda Rose’s nutritionist. “We’ll need to push it later in the year.” Tears stung Amanda’s eyes. With 260 pounds on her 5’3″ frame and zero luck with diets, the California mom was…
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A New Zealand Farmer Thinks He Has the Biggest Potato Ever — And He Named It Doug!
Potatoes come in all shapes, sizes, and colors — and that’s never been more apparent than now! Thanks to a New Zealand farmer, we now know what the world’s biggest potato ever looks like, and it isn’t exactly pretty. Colin and Donna Craig-Brown found the potato by complete accident in late August when they were…
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4 Ways to Instantly Make Your Home Cozy This Winter
While the days are still breezy, winter’s cold chill is just around the corner — which means more time spent indoors. The good news is you can make sure your home is a cozy haven with these quick and easy tips. 1. Create a cozy couch or bed. You’re probably going to be spending a…
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7 Ways to Lower Cholesterol Without Meds
It’s not too late to lower your “bad” LDL cholesterol — a fat that can stick to artery walls, raising your risk of heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s and cancer. When your LDLs drop, your immune system begins clearing out any bits of plaque already in place, making them shrink or even disappear. Here’s how to…
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3 Natural Ways to Treat Insomnia That Work Better Than Ambien
Since COVID arrived, 75 percent of us report trouble sleeping. Thankfully, scientists say overcoming ‘corona-somnia’ is easy — no Rx needed! Trouble dozing off? Soak at this time. Researchers recently found that taking a 10-minute soak before bed helped folks fall asleep 36 percent faster — as good as Ambien without next-day grogginess. Study authors…