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M. G. Cliff - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
M. G. Cliff is a freelance copywriter with a strong interest in natural health. She enjoys writing for a variety of companies who promote health and well-being through safe, natural products and practices.
She also writes fundraising copy - mainly for animal rescue non-profits, but also for other groups, such as the Battered Mother's Resource Fund.
When not writing, she enjoys reading, photography, gardening, playing with her 3 rescued dogs, and horseback riding.
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- Some Nutritional Supplements, Men's Potency Products Hide Dangerous Drugs
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] While most nutritional supplement manufacturers have an honest desire to provide natural health remedies, some do not. These producers use illegal and dangerous drugs in products labeled as all-natural dietary supplements. Consumers should always read labels and deal with companies they've come to trust.
- Small Business Marketers - Do Your Customers Know You?
[Business:Marketing] Just as customers in small towns want to know the proprietor of the stores they shop,customers on line want to know the people on line who provide goods and services. Staying out of hiding is one way for start-up businesses and service providers to build trust.
- Botox Could Be the Migraine Cure You Seek
[Health-and-Fitness:Headaches-Migraines] Migraine sufferers may find relief through Botox - the drug most often associated with removing wrinkles. This drug, which blocks muscle contractions, may also block the protein that triggers migraine headache.
- Will Exercise Prevent Prostrate Cancer?
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] While new studies are as yet inconclusive, they do indicate that exercise can prevent prostrate cancer. Since exercise also promotes overall good health, it's something all men should consider.
- Women Need to Build Muscle Too
[Health-and-Fitness:Build-Muscle] Some women have an idea that they don't need strong muscles - that it isn't feminine. This mistake makes them vulnerable to bone fractures and weight gain. Here's why.
- How Sleep Affects Metabolism and Weight Gain
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Sleep is when your body repairs and regenerates itself. When we don't get enough sleep our bodies rebel by making us cranky, by keeping our minds muddled, and eventually by causing us to get sick. This is the body's way of saying "Enough of this! I need time to make repairs!"
- Why Business People Should Blog
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Blogging] If you think blogging is just a waste of time, think again. Business blogs are a way to connect with your customers and would-be customers in a way that shows them you are a real person, and you are the one to help them with their wants and needs.
- Caution - Retirement May Be Hazardous to Your Health
[Health-and-Fitness:Anti-Aging] While many bemoan the fact that they won't be able to retire in today's economy, the truth is that staying at work could be the best thing that ever happened to them. New studies show that those who work are healthier and live longer.
- The Purpose of Advertising is to Sell
[Business:Advertising] We've all seen ads that are cute, funny, and entertaining - but they haven't prompted us to buy the product. Why is that? Because the ad writers have forgotten the purpose of advertising.
- Get a Good Night's Sleep by Choosing the Right Bedtime Snack
[Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] What you eat any time of day is important, but what you eat in the evening could mean the difference between a restful night's sleep and a restless night. Here's a short list of foods and drinks to avoid, and foods to eat in your pursuit for good sleep.
- How to Align With and Attract Abundance When You're Feeling Non-Abundant
[Self-Improvement:Abundance-Prosperity] Aligning your thoughts and emotions with that which you want is one of the keys to the law of attraction, but how can you do that when you feel broke? The truth is, you can't do it all in a day, but these small steps will put you on the right path.
- Gingko Biloba May Protect Cells From Radiation
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] New research shows that the ancient Ginkgo Biloba tree may have benefits beyond memory enhancement for the aging. It's benefits in increasing circulation may relieve a host of ailments, and now researchers believe it may protect cells from the effects of radiation.
- You Could Have an Undiagnosed Thyroid Imbalance
[Health-and-Fitness:Thyroid] About 14 million Americans are walking around, feeling bad, because they suffer from undiagnosed thyroid imbalance. If you have vague symptoms your doctor can't pinpoint to a cause, have your thyroid tested.
- Why Do Some People Court Illness?
[Health-and-Fitness] What causes people to visit doctors even when they have no symptoms of an illness? Is it fear, or perhaps loneliness?
- Successful Social Network Marketing in the Off-Line World
[Business:Networking] Network marketing isn't just for the internet. You can and should carry those efforts through to your dealings with people in the off-line world. Here's how to create lasting relationships, one contact at a time.
- Business Cards Can Be a Valuable Marketing Tool
[Business:Marketing] When properly used, business cards can be a powerful, yet inexpensive marketing tool. Make it a habit to hand out as many cards as you can each day, and watch your business grow.
- Partner These Foods For More Power and Nutrition
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Sometimes the vitamins and minerals in your foods aren't utilized well unless they have a little help. For instance, Vitamin A can travel right through your body without stopping to be used unless it has a little zinc for a side-dish.
- Use Your E-mail Signature to Promote Yourself
[Business:Marketing] E-mail signatures aren't just for business correspondence. Use yours on everything you send out, because you never know when your messages will go viral.
- Exercise Your Body to Improve Brain Function
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] Stroke sufferers can regain improved brain function through the simple exercise of walking. Can you improve your own brain function the same way?
- Marketing Your Business - Being Consistent Doesn't Mean Being Pushy
[Business:Marketing] While some marketers go overboard with loud and pushy promotions, others are afraid that staying in touch will offend their customers. The key is to stay in touch without being obnoxious.
- Your Purse and Your Cell Phone - Sources of Illness
[Health-and-Fitness] Your purse and your cell phone could be exposing you to both viruses and bacteria that can make you sick. Next time you set one of them down, think about what kinds of contaminates might be on that surface.
- Your Floors Could Be Making Your Children Sick
[Health-and-Fitness] Even floors that appear to be clean can be harboring viruses and bacteria to make your children sick. Here's how to eliminate the threat.
- Old Wives' Tales and Your Health
[Health-and-Fitness] People laugh a lot about old wives tales, but recent research is proving that those old wives weren't far off the mark. These old cures have a basis in truth.
- Exercise to Help Dyslexia and Mind Fatigue
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] Two simple exercises to help dyslexic patients focus. These exercises are also rejuvenating for anyone who wants to regain focus and concentration after long hours at the computer.
- Eating Out - Don't Take a Side of Bacteria With Those Fries
[Health-and-Fitness] When eating out, take these simple precautions to make sure you're not getting a load of unwanted germs and bacteria with those fries. Remember, not everyone washes their hands before lunch!
- Sleep Deprivation Can Cause Heart Attacks in Women
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] New studies show that women who consistently get too little sleep are putting themselves at risk for heart attack and other serious diseases. Sleep deprivation causes elevated levels of blood proteins which are a catalyst in heart attack and stroke.
- Don't Let Your Car Make You Sick
[Automotive] Your car may be a prime source of your allergy symptoms, and it may be the reason why you keep getting another cold or a new bout of flu. Take these precautions to rid your car of germs, bacteria, allergens, and mold that can make you sick.
- Bacteria Breeds Well in Your Kitchen - How to Get Rid of the Danger
[Health-and-Fitness:Environmental-Issues] Your kitchen is a breeding ground for bacteria and mold. Here are the simple steps to keep you and your family safe from dangerous infections.
- Swine Flu Prevention
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] If you're among the millions of Americans who choose not to trust the swine flu vaccine, and even if you have had the shot, try these simple prevention measures. These will help protect you from all strains of flu and common colds.
- Achieve Good Nutrition - With Pizza, Lasagna, and Casseroles
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Any discussion of good nutrition has to include recommending a balanced diet. Since pizza, lasagna, and many casseroles present all the food groups, careful ingredient choices will result in a nutritious meal.
- Do You Really Want Chemicals in Your Popcorn?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Popcorn in a microwave bag is so easy - no mess to clean up, no watching it to see how it's doing. But the dangers to your health should send you back to your old-fashioned popcorn popper.
- Why Eating Too Little Can Cause Weight Gain
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Did you realize that going on a "starvation" diet is one of the worst things you can do if you want to lose weight? It's true. But that doesn't mean you should eat more, either.
- Marketing Your Natural Health Product
[Business:Marketing] Marketing a natural health product is more difficult than perhaps any other product you could choose. The FDA restrictions on what you can and can't say turn it into a daunting challenge.
- An Apple a Day - Good Nutrition Or Toxic Danger
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] We all know that apples contain health-giving nutrients, along with fiber our bodies need. But if that apple is laced with poison, it might be a bad choice.
- Prevent Heart Disease With Natural Anti-Oxidants
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Hardening of the arteries is a well-documented cause of heart disease. Now researchers find we can control and even prevent this condition with a simple, natural addition to our diets.
- If You're Dieting, Choose Rye Toast For Breakfast
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Could a simple switch in the kind of bread you eat at breakfast cause you to lose weight? Researchers in Sweden believe it could.
- Prevent Male Hearing Loss Through Diet
[Health-and-Fitness:Ears-Hearing] A nutritious diet is smart for a lot of reasons. But did you know that eating the right foods could prevent men from hearing loss?
- The Value of a Simple Cucumber
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Most of us don't think much about cucumbers. They taste good and make a nice addition to a salad or even a sandwich, but are they important? You bet they are - or can be!
- Are Walnuts a Wonder Drug?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] New research shows that walnuts have mysterious benefits. No one yet knows why, but they may guard against breast cancer.
- A Tasty Route to a Healthy Heart
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Over the past decade, more than 20 studies have been conducted to measure the health value of chocolate and cocoa - and the results are impressive. It turns out that dark chocolate has benefits for your heart and your whole cardiovascular system. Dark chocolate improves blood flow, helps maintain healthy arteries, and reduces blood pressure.
- What to Do If Walking to Lose Weight Isn't Working
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] Are you walking to lose weight but not seeing any results? The way you walk could be the key. Here's how to change it.
- Enjoy a Nutritious Lunch For Less Than the Cost of Junk Food
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Lunch away from home can be calorie-laden, expensive, and almost devoid of nutrition. Try taking along some of these inexpensive and nutritious choices.
- Seniors in Danger From Toxic Prescription Overdose
[Health-and-Fitness] If you've been taking the same medication for many years, and if you aren't feeling well, it's time to review the medication. Because of your body's changing ability to handle drugs, you may be suffering from toxic prescription overload.
- Will Laughter Yoga Bring You Health and Well-Being?
[Self-Improvement:Positive-Attitude] "Laughter Yoga" is now available - but do you need it? I say no. The added stress of spending money on a system for laughter isn't necessary. Here's why.
- Gastric Bypass Surgery Not Without Risk
[Health-and-Fitness:Obesity] Gastric bypass surgery may be the answer to obesity, but it carries the risk of severe deficiencies. Patients who have had such surgery may need more than oral supplements to retain health.
- Eye Strain Relief - From the Farmer's Market
[Health-and-Fitness:Eyes-Vision] The proper mix of colorful fruits and vegetables can bring relief to those who suffer from eye strain. Combined with regular eye exercise, even those suffering from the effects of aging and years of eye strain can improve their vision.
- Migraine Pain Relief With No Disabling Side-Effects
[Health-and-Fitness:Headaches-Migraines] New studies indicate that steam may be the cure for chronic migraine sufferers. Although treatment takes an hour or more from the day, the pain relief and lack of drug-induced grogginess may be worth the effort.
- Why Do Americans Overeat?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] The need to overeat is a puzzle for those who don't, and a problem for those who do. Here are some reasons why, and suggestions on how to overcome it.
- Is Diet the Cause of All This Illness?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Medicine is one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S. today. Is poor nutrition and a diet of toxic foods the reason for all this illness?
- For Better Health- Listen to Your Body
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Natural health doctors believe that allergies of one kind or another are responsible for much of our illness today, so why not avoid the allergens or treat them? By paying attention to your body you'll soon find out which foods, chemicals, and even pills are not good for you.
- New Study Promises Natural Relief For Arthritis Pain
[Health-and-Fitness:Arthritis] One in five Americans suffer from the pain and stiffness of arthritis - including one in every 250 children. Relief is big business, but a new study suggests that expensive supplements and pain relievers may not be necessary.
- Old Wive's Tales and the Common Cold
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Those old wives had to make do without running to the doctor for a prescription when they and their families caught a cold. Maybe that's why paying attention to old wives' tales really will help you feel better.
- Natural Cures For Chronic Migraine Headaches
[Health-and-Fitness:Headaches-Migraines] Migraine headaches are no laughing matter, and being in a drugged state for days at a time isn't either. For some sufferers, the cure can be vitamins or minerals, for others, a simple water filter brings blessed relief.
- Is That Prescription Really What You Need For Good Health?
[Health-and-Fitness] With pharmaceutical companies treating fines as a cost of doing business, and "bribing" doctors to prescribe their latest and most expensive pills, how can you know? Doing your own research is the only way to protect your own health.
- Chocolate and Heart Health - Good News
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Chocolate is now considered as good for heart health as red wine and green tea. All three provide heart-healthy antioxidants to keep arteries clean and blood flowing smoothly.
- Ease Disabilities With Hippotherapy
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Hippotherapy sounds like it has to do with a hippopotamus, but no - it's horses. The name stems from the Greek word "hippos" for horse.
- Two More Ways to Lower Blood Pressure Without Drugs
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] For those people adverse to taking pharmaceutical drugs, lowering blood pressure naturally may come from a combination of diet and exercise. Try one of these additions to your daily menu.
- Do You Fear the Dentist?
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Who wants to go to the dentist? Surely not me. I've canceled more dental appointments in the last 20 years than I've kept. They terrify me.
- The Olive Tree - A Source of Good Health
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] As a symbol of good health and longevity, the Olive tree seems to live up to its name. Both the leaves and the oil have been used for healing since Biblical times, and the blossom has been in use for at least 80 years.
- Natural Paths to a Good Night's Sleep
[Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] Prescription sleep aids can have devastating side-effects for some people. Try these natural methods to get a good night's sleep.
- Do You Suffer From Thinning Skin? Check Prescriptions and Diet
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Thinning skin doesn't have to be a side-effect of old age. Good nutrition, plenty of water, and supplements can keep your skin healthy. However, some prescriptions drugs cause thinning.
- 5 Ways to Keep Your Kids Healthy This School Year
[Health-and-Fitness] School puts a lot of stress on your children's health. Here are 5 ways to help ensure that they stay healthy this school year.
- Why Natural Health Practitioners Recommend Grass Fed Beef
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] The abuse of antibiotics in cattle feed-lots leads to sick cattle, and sick meat. In addition, grain-fed cattle add an over abundance of Omega 6 fatty oils to your diet, while grass-fed beef provides vital Omega 3's.
- Got a Razor Nick? Reach For Cayenne Pepper
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] If you bleed well when inflicted with a razor nick or other small cut, find your cure on the kitchen shelf. Cayenne pepper stings for a second, but stops the bleeding quickly.
- Why Senior Citizens Are Becoming Toxic Waste Dumps
[Health-and-Fitness] Too many medications turn a body into a toxic waste dump. So why are so many senior citizens taking up to a dozen different prescriptions every day?
- Vitorin May Be an Unhealthy Choice For Lowering Cholesterol
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Ongoing tests show that the cholesterol lowering drug Vitorin may be a greater threat to health than high cholesterol. See your doctor, and consider using some natural remedies.
- Why Are Essential Omega-3 Oils Missing in Our Diets?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Omega 3 oils were once a natural part of our diet, but as factory farms take over from family farms, they're disappearing. The difference is caused by the food our cattle and poultry eat now.
- Corn - Is it Good For You Or Not?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Corn has been getting a lot of bad press lately - mainly because of products like high fructose corn syrup. But that processed sweetener isn't corn as in the corn on the cob that so many feel is a significant joy of summer.
- Drinking Flavored Water? Might As Well Stick to Soda Pop
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Marketers know that consumers want to be healthier and that some shy away from drinking pop. So what do they do? Create a new product and call it flavored water. In truth, it is no healthier than pop.
- Can Cookies Cure Diarrhea?
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] The makers of diarrhea medications would probably rather you didn't know this, but certain cookies have provided relief for many. The secret is coconut - or more specifically, coconut oil.
- The Unbelievable Soap Cure
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] The soap cure sounds ridiculous, like it couldn't possibly be true. Yet many true believers say a bar of soap can prevent muscle pain.
- Allergies to Your Prescriptions Could Be Making You Sick
[Health-and-Fitness:Allergies] Doctors prescribe medications as if all bodies were alike, but they are not. What's good for one may be deadly for another, so if you think your medication is making you sick, stop it and go back to the doctor for something different. It could be a life and death decision.
- Vision Care From Mother Nature
[Health-and-Fitness:Eyes-Vision] Eyes need good nutrition and gentle cleansing for optimum health. Try increasing your intake of these health-giving fruits and vegetables, then let nature provide the soothing comfort after exposure to eye irritants.
- Can Eating a Common Vegetable Cure Cancer?
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Researchers say that a common garden vegetable - asparagus - may be a miracle cure for cancer. Asparagus has been known for curative properties as far back as 1739.
- Have Adult Acne? It's Probably a Sign of Stress
[Health-and-Fitness:Acne] Dermatologists are reporting being "busier than ever" despite consumers pulling back on non-essential services such as liposuction and Botox injections. The source of their increased business: Adult acne, eczema, and warts. These are all hits from the immune system, and all come from the fact that the nervous system and hormone systems work together.
- Tanning Booths Not Worth the Possible Consequences
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] While young people flock to tanning beds to look glamorous, older folks are wishing they had kept their white skin. The aging effects of fake tanning are just not worth either the risk of cancer or the skin damage that shows up as premature aging a few years later.
- For Healthy Eating, Read the Labels Before You Buy
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Fast foods and processed foods can save a lot of time. But is saving time worth it if your health suffers? You can still find some quick meals in a grocery store, but read the labels before you choose.
- Health Food in the Forest - Wild Strawberries
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] When we were kids, finding taste-treats hidden in the meadows, we weren't thinking about health food. But it turns out, that's exactly what we were enjoying.
- Try Acupressure For Cost-Free Relief
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Acupressure can bring relief for a variety of ailments, and it costs nothing! Getting a loved one to apply the pressure brings double benefits - transfer of caring energy adds to the healing.
- A Nutty Path to Good Health
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] While only 34% of Americans regularly eat nuts, these tasty snacks can promote overall health. Even the FDA has now recognized the heart-healthy benefits of eating nuts as a replacement for other snacks.
- Natural Solutions For ADHD
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] ADHD puts the brakes on productivity and creates frustration for children and adults alike. Many turn to pharmaceutical drugs to control it, but no one wants to consider drugs as a lifetime solution. These natural cures might be the solution for you or someone you love.
- Could Red Wine Be the Fountain of Youth?
[Food-and-Drink:Wine-Spirits] Researchers are again saying that a glass or two of red wine per day could extend your life. The reason is a natural compound that helps keep blood flowing smoothly. The good news for non-drinkers is that many other foods also contain this compound.
- Ringworm Can Affect Anyone - Here's Home Remedies
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Some think of ringworm as a condition associated with dirty houses - but you and your pets can pick it up anywhere. Kids in school are especially prone to sharing it! Here's an assortment of home remedies to chase it away.
- Have Stress? Try Bach Flower Essences For Relief
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Everyone from babies to the elderly experience stress at times. Bach flower essences can re-balance energies and bring relief that often results in physical healing as well as emotional well-being.
- Bodies Need Sleep Time in Order to Repair Themselves
[Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] In a hurried world with too many tasks to perform, too many of us short-change our bodies on sleep time. Then we wonder why we get sick. It's a body's natural way to insist on time for rest and repair. Here are a few tips for getting that vital shut-eye.
- Can Cheeseburgers Cause Alzheimer's Disease?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] New research shows that fast food could play a contributing factor in the development of Alzheimer's Disease. Rats fed a diet high in fat, calories and cholesterol develop brain chemicals similar to those of Alzheimer's patients.
- Natural Health Remedies Safer For Pets and Their People
[Pets] Pets can suffer from chemical reactions just like humans, but unlike humans can't let you know they're in trouble until its too late. Rather than take a chance on chemical flea and tick repellent, try these home remedies.
- Eat Vitamin C Rich Foods to Ward Off Colds and Flu
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Prevention is the best medicine of all, so before cold and flu season hits, get your family in the habit of eating foods rich in Vitamin C. Citrus fruits are just the beginning of the list of taste-pleasing foods rich in Vitamin C.
- Headache and Heartburn Symptoms May Be Caused by Medication
[Health-and-Fitness:Headaches-Migraines] In our over-medicated society, people are now suffering from headaches caused by too much arthritis pain relief and heartburn caused by too much heartburn relief! Anti-inflammatory drugs used to relieve arthritis pain are, quite understandably, being over used, since arthritis pain is more than a once-in-a-while thing. This is not just prescription drugs, but over the counter drugs such as Advil, Aleve, and Motrin IB.
- Will Toxins Turn Your Daughter Into a Pregnant Teen?
[Health-and-Fitness:Environmental-Issues] Or will they give you or her breast cancer? Recent research is showing that all sorts of toxins mimic estrogen - and when young children are exposed to them they mature way before their time.
- Home Remedies For Removing Warts
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Sometimes warts are totally resistant to both prescription and over the counter cures. Try these home remedies that have helped others remove warts, including painful plantar warts.
- Old-Time Remedy Carries Odd Method of Preventing Colds and Flu
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Some old-time remedies sound far-fetched, but modern healers still use them today. While garlic was once a cold remedy, it is now used to lower blood pressure, stabilize blood sugar, and lower cholesterol levels.
- Save Your Eyesight - With Exercise
[Health-and-Fitness:Eyes-Vision] Exercise is good for your overall health, but did you know it could save your eyesight? New studies show that total body exercise and eye exercises could prevent cataracts and improve your vision.
- Childhood Eczema on the Rise
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Childhood eczema is on the rise and doctors say there is no "cure." Right now the only treatment is geared toward making children more comfortable. Could a change in diet make the difference?
- Stress Relief Through Mediation - For Non-Meditators
[Health-and-Fitness:Meditation] When it comes to meditation, you don't have to "do it right" to get the benefits. Try the meditation exercise I use - it has nothing to do with sitting cross legged on the floor and chanting strange sounds.
- Do Diuretics Cause Diabetes?
[Health-and-Fitness:Diabetes] Sometimes the drugs prescribed to cure a condition actually cause it. This is sometimes the case with diuretics, which can cause edema and diabetes, along with a host of other ailments.
- Is Your Plastic Water Bottle Poisoning You?
[Health-and-Fitness:Environmental-Issues] If you want pure bottled water, it needs to come in a glass container. The toxins in plastic water bottles can and do leach into your water, and no one knows yet how much damage they can do to your body.
- Vitamin D Deficiency a Hazard For Both Young and Old
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Staying out of the sunshine may prevent skin cancer, but it can lead to dangerous Vitamin D deficiencies. Even children are now becoming deficient, as well as obese, as they spend more time in front of TV and computer screens and less time outside playing.
- Bottled Water is Still Dangerous
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Health-conscious consumers drink bottled water instead of sugary or artificially sweetened soft drinks, but could be risking their health with that water. One third of all bottled water may contain contaminates.
- Organic Foods Not Necessarily Organic
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Organic foods are the fastest growing segment of the food industry - because so many of us want to eat "real" food instead of additives, but with the kind of standards the USDA allows, we're now paying those extra dollars and still eating foods that contain pesticides and other chemicals. If you're a label reader, and paying extra for organic, you need to know these terms.
- Drink Water, But Be Sure It's Pure
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Everyone needs to drink water, but unless the water is pure it can be more harmful than soft drinks. Take these steps to be sure you and your family have safe drinking water.
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