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Dear Health Enthusiast, We’ve all done it…the bike, the swim…only to be derailed by a side-stitch or muscle cramp that stops the day’s exercise routine in its tracks.

The Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity, or ORAC for short, is an objective, scientific measure of the antioxidant capacity of a given food.  A high ORAC score indicates that a particular food is rich in anti-oxidants.  Although it does not prove that a particular food item will confer real-life health benefits, it is a good indicator [...]

        If you are among the growing number of health-savvy consumers who deliberately seek out antioxidant-rich foods for their numerous health benefits, take heed!        According to research, semi-perishable food sources such as green tea and olive oil, both known for their high antioxidant content, gradually lose their antioxidant properties over time.  In the case [...]

Even if you never exercised before your fourth decade, a recent study indicates that later-in-life physical activity may lower your risk for developing breast cancer more than a significant exercise history prior to your 30th birthday.

How to regain your sense of calm control in just a few minutes with these four simple steps…

Allergic rhinitis refers to a constellation of symptoms which typically include itchy, watery eyes, scratchy throat, runny nose and sneezing. Just as its name implies, seasonal allergic rhinitis or ‘hay fever’ is triggered by grass pollen, tree pollen, and spores and is usually confined to the temperate months of the late spring and early fall.

Frequent fatigue is such a common, widespread complaint, many of the estimated one in four Americans who suffer from chronic lethargy simply accept it as an uncomfortable but inevitable consequence of our hectic, 21st century existence.  But in most cases,  a handful of simple lifestyle adjustments could re-inject missing vigor into your day. Top 9 [...]

If you’re tired of tossing and turning, these simple solutions can help… Dear Health Enthusiast, Imagine waking up refreshed and energized each morning. For many of us, that idea is a dream! The experts agree that a minimum of seven hours of sleep per night is vital for daytime alertness. And eight to nine hours per night is required for [...]