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Low Dietary Potassium & Stroke Risk

Potassium plays a key role in all muscle contractions, including and most importantly the rhythmic contractions of the heart. It is also involved in maintaining normal blood pressure, pH and electrolyte balance. Large drops in serum potassium, called hypokalemia, can cause abnormal heart rhythms and paralysis. According to a 2002 study published in “Neurology,” low [...]

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Fri, April 8 2011 » Preventative Health Care » No Comments

Running Up the Hills for the Pure Joy of Running Down Them

I took to the trails, tracks, and streets with the intent of running a relatively competitive marathon, while remaining (and this is key) injury-free. I chose the marathon because it is a run that fascinates me, but I think useful information for any length of run, walk or jog can be taken from what I learned. My hope in sharing the ups and downs of my training adventures is that I will incite another to get out and find the physical activity that makes her feel like she can fly.

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Mon, April 5 2010 » Benefits of Exercise » No Comments

If Your Health Were At Stake, What Would You Change?

Most people know that cardiovascular disease and cancer are the leading causes of death, by a large margin, in the United States [1]. It is also common knowledge that these conditions are highly preventable diseases of our modern lifestyles. Modes of prevention are simple and well known too. So, instead of waiting for that grave [...]

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Tue, January 19 2010 » Preventative Health Care » No Comments

Anti-inflammatory Nutrition for Overuse Injuries

Overuse injuries occur when connective tissues, such as muscles, tendons and ligaments, are damaged as a result of repetitive motion over the course of time. These injuries occur in occupational, recreational, and ordinary daily activities. With normal use, tissues adapt to the stresses placed on them, and are able to return to their normal form [...]

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Tue, August 4 2009 » Nutrition and Herbs » No Comments

Seven Habits (to Break) of Highly Effective People

Here’s an article that is too appropriate for today’s climate not to share. If you’re one whose finding your stress levels on the rise, this quick and easy read is worth your time. Remember that you are always your number one priority, no matter what is going on around you. You’ll be totally ineffective without [...]

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Wed, July 8 2009 » Preventative Health Care » No Comments

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