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You Asked: Muscle Twitch in My Back?
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I went to a four-day cleansing yoga intensive over the weekend. It was great. I felt so relaxed by the end of the retreat.
Beauty Glossary: Magnesium
I was recently lucky enough to attend an expert skincare lecture on anti-ageing. Internationally acclaimed dermatologist and skincare pioneer Dr. Zein Obagi talked about ways to help keep our skin looking young and healthy for as long as possible.
Is Your Diet Missing Magnesium?
If healthy living is part of your plans for how to tackle 2008, then you need to ask yourself if your diet is missing magnesium. This mineral is mighty but is often over looked, even though it participates in hundreds of bodily functions that foster good health. It contributes to bone strength; in fact 50 percent of your total body magnesium is found in the bones.
Swiss Chard Fills the Holes in Your Diet
I crave greens, no matter the season. When it is cold outside, I often choose a cooked green over salads. I just want to eat warm food.
Proven PMS Relief
The majority of us are held prisoner by PMS for at least part of the month. Relief may just come in a cocktail. No!
What's the Deal With Charley Horses
Ever been awakened by an excruciating cramp in your calf? Your foot? Both at the same time?
Are You Getting Your RDI?
Is it me or are you confused about how much of each vitamin and mineral you are supposed to get each day?
Some of my friends take daily vitamins, and some eat fortified foods like calcium-enriched orange juice. It that necessary, or do we get enough in the foods we eat?
Millet: Not Just "For The Birds"
When's the last time you cooked up a steamy bowl of millet? Never? Well hopefully I'll have you running to the store to pick yourself up some for dinner.
Vitamins and Minerals: What's the Diff?
First off, it's good to know that our bodies require 6 nutrients:
What's the Deal With: Magnesium
I keep reading about foods that are high in magnesium, and I nod my head and I think "Great." Today, when nodding my head I finally asked myself if I knew why this mineral is important to health and I realized I was clueless. So, I did a little research and here's what I found.
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