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Behind the Smile: How a Healthy Mouth Can Mean a Healthier You
With all the discussion about teeth whitening on TV, on the internet, in your dentist’s office, and in magazines, people often forget there is more in your mouth to be concerned with besides the color of your teeth. You must not ignore your gums. Did you know that there is a direct correlation between your…
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Feeling Restless? Why Insomnia Is Nothing to Sleep On
How did you sleep last night? Did you sleep? Were you able to stay asleep? If not, you may have insomnia. According to the American Psychiatric Association, insomnia is the most common sleep disorder. The dictionary loosely defines insomnia as a prolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep, especially due to trouble falling…
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What's Good? Demystifying 'Self-Care'
Over the past several years, the term “self-care” has been gaining popularity—according to Google Trends, the number of searches for “self-care” has more than doubled since 2015. But what, specifically, is self-care? The term is over- and misused, meaning many people don’t quite understand exactly what it means. Does it mean you have to spend…
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For the D: How to Get More of the 'Sunshine Vitamin' Into Your System
Raise your hand if you have been told that you are vitamin D deficient! Never before have we heard so much talk about vitamin D, how important it is, and how many of us walk around with much less of it than we should have—seems like something we should’ve known a long time ago! But…
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Get Lifted: What Are the Real Benefits of a Meditation Practice?
There has been a lot of talk about meditation in recent years. Everyone claims to be doing it, and countless apps have been created to help people with their practice, and introduce newcomers to its benefits. But what is meditation, exactly? According to Webster’s dictionary, the definition of meditation is: “to engage in mental exercise…
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The Smell Test: How to Make the Transition to Natural Deodorant Without Making a Stink
When it comes to our deodorants, some of us are recognizing that what we’ve been doing for years just isn’t working for us anymore. Have you noticed your deodorant is no longer making you feel safe to be around people? Do you feel like a musty mess? Do you know for fact you put your…
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Work It Out: Why Exercise Is the Best Prevention Money Can't Buy
What is a cheap (or free) medication with few negative side effects that can prevent and treat dozens of diseases? The answer: Exercise. Many of us have been inside since last year; we have canceled our gym memberships because we understandably don’t feel safe working out indoors. On the one hand, we are saving money,…
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A Healthier Him: What Men Need to Know About Preventive Care
Fun fact: Many diseases that are common in our community are highly treatable if found early. This is good news! However, for a myriad of reasons, getting men to go to the doctor can be difficult at best, and impossible at worst. Unfortunately, it often takes the loss of a loved one or a young…
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Building a Stronger Start: Why Boosting Your Immunity Might Be Your Body's Best Defense
No doubt you’ve recently heard a lot of talk about the immune system, and hopefully, you’ve been listening. After all, your immune system defends you against most minor illnesses, and boosts your overall health. The good news is that there are some small simple steps you can take to keep your immune system fighting for…
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Health Is Wealth: What Women Need to Know About Preventive Care (Especially in a Pandemic)
Have you ever heard the saying, “health is wealth?” Well, it’s true. Since we’re still currently in a pandemic and we are all doing everything we can to not contract the coronavirus, we might forget that if we take care of our overall health, it will help us in the long run. There are still…
