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Natural Ways to Relieve Stress

Best-selling author, doctor and leading authority on natural health, Michael T. Murray, ND, provides some excellent advice about dietary supplements and lifestlye changes that can help you cope with stress.

Bacteria

Antibiotic Overuse During Cold and Flu Season

The Director-General of the World Health Organization made news headlines nationwide recently when she described antibiotic resistance as a “serious, growing and global threat to health.” Heed her advice this cold and flu season.

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Seven Secrets for PMS Relief

PMS is a recurrent condition in women characterized by troublesome symptoms seven to fourteen days before menstruation.

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Massage 101

Whether your body needs a little tenderness or some tough love, understanding the different bodywork options—and finding a reputable practitioner—is key.

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Fermented Foods for Health

Foods with a little funk—think pickles—may be the best-kept secret to good health.

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Simple IBS Solutions

Irritable bowel syndrome can confound sufferers with its conflicting symptoms and confusing causes. But not everything about the syndrome is complicated. Our expert outlines some approaches that can help anyone with IBS.

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Natural Treatment of Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in North America. It can begin with a rash in the form of a bull's-eye pattern. Here's what else you should know about this condition.

Back Pain

Nutritional Supplements For Gallstones

Gallstones are a common effect of the Western diet. Fortunately, certain nutrients and herbs can help prevent them and help reduce attacks once they are formed.

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A Surprising Way to Beat Sinus Infections and Allergies

Despite their exotic appearance, neti pots are a practical method to minimize congestion.

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Recipes

Check Out Our New Recipe Database

Wellness Times is pleased to announce the addition of a new healthy recipe database. Try out this refreshing summertime soup!

Healthy Home

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Toxin-Free Laundry Guide

In washing off the dirt, are you introducing toxins to your clothes? Its time to clean up your washing routine and learn the ins and outs of healthy, green laundry.

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Fragrances that Stink

The fragrances you use to fight smells in your home may be making you sick. How can something that smells so good be so bad?

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10 Tips to Spring Clean Your Home and Your Mind

Spring cleaning isn't just for your home—it's for you, too. Just as we hang onto physical things we don't need, we also keep behaviors, attitutes and relationships that drag us down. Take the duster to your life, and fill up bags of all that stuff that is cluttering your home, your mind and your soul.

Pregnancy

Kid's Health

The Cruelty-Free Commitment

Health Solutions

Naturally Pain Free

The High Cost of Pain

Pain costs more than cancer and heart disease combined, yet doctors are woefully uninformed about how to treat it. Here’s a natural protocol to eliminate your pain at the source.

Bacteria

Antibiotic Overuse During Cold and Flu Season

The Director-General of the World Health Organization made news headlines nationwide recently when she described antibiotic resistance as a “serious, growing and global threat to health.” Heed her advice this cold and flu season.

Young woman with PMS

Seven Secrets for PMS Relief

PMS is a recurrent condition in women characterized by troublesome symptoms seven to fourteen days before menstruation.

Diet & Nutrition

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Think You’re Lactose Intolerant? Think Again.

When milk, cheese and cream make the digestive tract revolt, we’re quick to blame lactose intolerance and ditch dairy. But experts say to hold on, get an official diagnosis, and craft a correct dairy strategy from there.

Miso

Fermented Foods for Health

Foods with a little funk—think pickles—may be the best-kept secret to good health.

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5 Tips for Gluten-Free Baking

Follow these simple tips for moist and delicious gluten-free treats. No one will know they’re not the real thing. 

Fitness

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Exercise on the Go

No gym? No problem. Follow this take-anywhere workout and watch your excuses—vacations, napping babies, broken-down cars—lose their strength while you increase yours.

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Balance Ball Action Plan

Strengthen the core and define your abs with this balance-building workout using a common piece of exercise equipment.

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Motivating Tips From a Fitness Model

Author of The Fitness Model Diet, Jennifer Nicole Lee, shares her favorite tips and motivating advice for women who want to get fit.

Skincare

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Eczema in Children

Skin can often be the first part of the body to show signs of an underlying problem, especially in children. Find out what you can do to help get to the root of the issue and ease your child's discomfort. 

Fish Oil

Natural Treatments for Psoriasis

Psoriasis not only causes itching, discomfort and embarrassment for those who are afflicted, but it can harm quality of life. While there’s currently no cure, there are ways to help mitigate the suffering psoriasis brings.

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Rejuvenate Your Skin With Argan Oil

An age-defying oil that can bring back glow to a lackluster complexion, argan oil leads the pack of superfoods for skin.

Healthy Living

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Natural Ways to Relieve Stress

Best-selling author, doctor and leading authority on natural health, Michael T. Murray, ND, provides some excellent advice about dietary supplements and lifestlye changes that can help you cope with stress.

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7 Steps to a Stress-Busting Attitude

Stress is an inevitable part of life, but how we react to it determines how it affects us. Here’s a foolproof plan for getting the better of stress.

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Exploring Spirituality and Healing

Struggling with an illness can cause some people to shut down and turn their backs on their spirituality. How do we get back in touch with getting to the core of who you are as a means to heal.

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Antibiotics in Food: New Guidelines Fall Short

A new initiative from the FDA issues voluntary guidelines to farmers regarding production antibiotics. Many feel the agency didn’t go far enough and ask why we are so far behind other countries on this issue. 

Energy

You Can Boost Energy Naturally and Safely

Constantly bombarded by short-term energy stimulants, we can forget that there are natural solutions for fatigue. Anyone who needs a little get-up-and-go can benefit from these safe and natural energy-enhancing tips.

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5 Reasons to Buy Organic Food

You know you should choose organic over conventional foods, but do you really know why? Here are five compelling reasons to say no to pesticides, hormones and antibiotics in your food.

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Facts and Myths About Fevers in Children

Fevers in kids are one of the most common reasons parents and caregivers seek advice from a healthcare practitioner. Here’s some advice on how to treat fevers naturally.

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3 Keys to Postpartum Sanity and Health

Do you or someone you know have the new baby blues? Use these tips to ward off common postpartum complaints—everything from lack of energy to depression. The "three S's" to staying sane with your newborn are described.

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This Diet Boosts Brain Power

Research continues to show that the Mediterranean diet has many health benefits. The latest study reports that foods popular in the diet help your brain function better.

Personal Care

Top Toxins to Avoid in Personal Care

Reduce your exposure to health-harming chemicals by choosing personal care products that use natural ingredients instead of toxic additives.

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Forgive for Your Health

Forgiveness is important, not only for the person being forgiven, but also for the person granting forgiveness. It’s not always easy to let go of a grudge, but here’s why—and how—you should.

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12 Steps to Preventing Retirement Depression

Why is it that so many people become depressed when they finally retire? These 12 tips will help you prevent retirement doldrums and lead the life of fulfillment and relaxation you always envisioned.

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