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Pre-Pregnancy Diet May Alter Genes

June 14th, 2013 | by Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

It’s common knowledge that a mother’s diet during pregnancy makes a measurable difference in the health of her child. Now, [&hellip

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Plasticizer Undermines Heart Cell Functioning

June 14th, 2013 | by Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

The chemical DEHP, a phthalate used widely in household plastics, may change how rat heart cells use energy, according to [&hellip

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Nature’s Own Sports Drink

June 14th, 2013 | by Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

If Mother Nature chose an ideal sports drink for light-to-medium exercise, it might be coconut water, the clear liquid found [&hellip

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Healthy Metal

June 14th, 2013 | by Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

In the United States, healthcare-acquired infections (HAI) result in 100,000 deaths annually and add an estimated $45 billion to healthcare [&hellip

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A Bevy of Berry Benefits

June 14th, 2013 | by Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

Delectable strawberries serve up some sweet health benefits. Studying the effects of strawberries on cardiovascular health, heart disease and diabetes, [&hellip

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Iced Tea has Issues

June 14th, 2013 | by Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

It is peak season for iced tea, but this warm-weather favorite may not be the ideal choice to counter dehydration. [&hellip

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Kudos for Kale

June 14th, 2013 | by Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new food pyramid, MyPlate (ChooseMyPlate.gov), is based on its 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, aimed [&hellip