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L-5HTP, SSRI Drugs and Do-It-Yourself Medicine – Again…
Written by Wellness Club on September 2, 2008 – 7:30 pm -Time and time again we have folks write (or call) us to describe their do-it-yourself attempts at treating serious medical conditions and to ask for medical advice – I’ve written on the wisdom of this before… there are plenty of articles about this in our archives! Tracy recently wrote us to describe her years of […]
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"Double Standards" and Natural, "Non-Conventional" Health Care
Written by Wellness Club on August 22, 2008 – 1:26 pm -I was discussing the subject of drugs and drug testing with a friend online the other day, and thought that the following might be of interest to HealthBeat readers: My friend wrote: The problem: pilots are human, and subject to all the normal problems everyone else goes through. When a pilot gets depressed, they […]
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Anti-Ageing with Vitamins and Herbs: Your Antioxidant Questions Answered
Written by Wellness Club on August 19, 2008 – 9:21 pm -Ever watched in frustration as something "rusted away?" Well, your body could be undergoing a very similar process due to the effects of free radicals. Antioxidants are "rust proofing" for your body, and are an important part of any longevity and health program. Antioxidants can be confusing – especially for someone without a background in […]
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The Ten Most Dangerous Foods:
Written by Wellness Club on July 18, 2008 – 7:06 pm -There are some foods that are unhealthy for various reasons, and then there are foods that are SO unhealthy that they shouldn’t even be considered edible. Here are some of the major criteria I used in accessing the most dangerous foods: 1.) Omega Ratios: (ratio of "Omega-6" to "Omega-3" Essential Fatty Acids). Remember that a […]
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The 5 Most Important Supplements For Health and Longevity
Written by Wellness Club on July 18, 2008 – 4:37 pm -Many nutritional supplements and herbs have documented value in maintaining health and possibly also extending lifespan. The following list of recommendations comprises my picks for the 5 most important supplements the average person should take to preserve or reclaim optimum health and vitality. I have chosen this list based on what I call the "preponderance […]
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