Is it Allergies or a Cold?

Allergies or cold

In the Pacific Northwest, a great summer has led to a long allergy season. This gives us a chance to make sure we’re prepared, says Dr. Mark La Shell from the Allergy and Asthma Department at Kaiser Permanente Washington. Use our seasonal allergies action plan as a quick, easy cheat sheet for allergy season prep. Cold and allergy symptoms…

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Coconut Oil – Healthy or Hype?

Coconut Oil

By: Chef Tse Coconut oil has long been hailed by people in the culinary industry as a great alternative to traditional fats. Unlike most oils, coconut oil is solid at room temperature – think nature’s version of Crisco. I use it in anything from stir-fries to baked goods. But like all fats, I use it in…

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10 Foods to Improve Your Acid Reflux

Acid Reflux

By: Providence Health Team Do you have a burning feeling? If you frequently experience heartburn or discomfort in the abdomen or chest after eating, you may have acid reflux. Don’t worry; you are not alone. A recent study suggests that 60 percent of the population experience acid reflux at some point. About 20 to 30 percent experience it…

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6 Benefits Of Bone Broth

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If you’ve studied the Paleo diet before and have considered giving it a try, you’ve probably read about bone broth. Making bone broth is simple enough – all you have to do is simmer water with beef, chicken, or fish bones for several hours or more. You can add seasonings and aromatics to the pot,…

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The Ultimate Guide to Fitness

The Ultimate Guide to Fitness

By: Andrea Blair Cirignano, Certified Yoga And Group Fitness Instructor Whether you’re looking to drop a few pounds, tone up or maintain the current figure you’ve already worked so hard for, this is your ultimate guide to fitness. Discover the basic vital knowledge you need to get started and learn more about goal-setting, how to stay…

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Concussion Syndrome (CTE): Should My Child Play Sports?

Concussion Syndrome (CTE): Should My Child Play Sports?

This is a question that a lot of parents are asking themselves. Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) has been found during autopsies of people who have suffered from symptoms such as memory loss, depression, anger, and early death. A concussion develops when the brain impacts the skull and thus damages and kills off neurons. This can happen…

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Popcorn: Is It A Good Snack?

Popcorn

POPCORN HAS the crunchy, salty appeal of chips or pretzels, but you can have 3 cups of the air-popped snack for slightly fewer calories than you’ll find in one sourdough pretzel. Perhaps that explains the huge increase in demand for bagged pop­corn. According to market research firm Mintel, 54 percent of Americans surveyed in 2016…

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How to Be Happy and Healthy All Year Long

How long has it been since you took a long, hard look at your health and fitness goals? When is the last time you challenged yourself to take leaps and bounds in the direction of total wellness?  Your health cannot only determine the longevity of your life, but it impacts the quality of your life…

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Top 5 Vitamins & Supplements Questions Answered

How to Be Happy and Healthy All Year Long

Americans spend an astonishing $32 billion annually on 85,000 different vitamins, minerals, and other dietary supplements. But are all of these products effective, safe, and necessary? Research has confirmed that some of these supplements, such as folic acid and fish oil, can be beneficial. But many others aren’t backed by conclusive peer-reviewed research. Dietary supplements, also…

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