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Best Types of Exercise
Some of the best physical activities for your body don’t require a gym membership or ask you to get fit enough to run a marathon....

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Jun 19, 20233 min read


Yes, Allergies Are Getting Worse
If it feels like your runny nose and itchy, red eyes are getting worse each year because of seasonal allergies, you’re not imagining...

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May 15, 20232 min read


Welcome to the Year of the Rabbit!
Happy Chinese New Year! 2023 is the year of the Water Rabbit, starting from January 22, 2023 (Chinese New Year), and ending on February...

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Jan 16, 20232 min read


Different Types of Rest
I recently watched a TED talk with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith and really liked how she defined different types of rest. Here is my summary...

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Dec 5, 20223 min read


Foods To Feed Your Lungs
Taking care of your lungs has become more important than ever. A diet high in inflammatory foods, cigarette smoke and environmental...

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Nov 21, 20222 min read


Remember To Breathe
It might sound weird, but in today’s world, we often forget to breathe. Not just the type of breathing that we do automatically (and...

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Nov 7, 20222 min read


Health Benefits of Pumpkin
Pumpkin spice dominates our autumn season, but there’s much more than lattes to this fruit – and yes, pumpkins are a fruit! Here are lots...

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Oct 24, 20224 min read


Foods Your Bladder Will Love
If you have a sensitive bladder, the key is to know which foods are more likely to irritate your bladder and which ones are more likely...

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Sep 12, 20222 min read


What Are Pelvic Floor Exercises?
Pelvic floor exercises (aka Kegels) strengthen the muscles around your bladder, bottom, and vagina or penis. Strengthening your pelvic...

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Aug 22, 20221 min read


National Wellness Month
August is National Wellness Month, a perfect time to focus on taking care of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally. Especially...

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Aug 1, 20222 min read


Acupressure for Bladder Issues
In Chinese medicine, the Urinary Bladder and Kidney meridians have several points in the foot. Acupressure may help some bladder...

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Jul 25, 20221 min read


Cholesterol's Good Side
Cholesterol itself isn’t bad. Your body needs some cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and digestive fluids. Cholesterol also helps...

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May 12, 20221 min read


Detox Your Home With Plants
There are a wide variety of toxic chemicals lurking in your home, and while you can take steps to minimize them, one the most prevalent...

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Apr 5, 20222 min read


Acupuncture Really Works
I get asked all the time: “Does acupuncture really work?” Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medicine-based approach to treating a variety...

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Mar 1, 20222 min read


Valentine's Day Gift Idea
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate relationships, whether it's a special someone, a close friend, or your family. We commonly give...

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Feb 11, 20222 min read


Welcome to the Year of the Tiger!
Tuesday, February 1st is the start of Chinese New Year, and we will be welcoming the year of the Water Tiger until January 21, 2023! 2021...

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Feb 1, 20222 min read


5 New Year’s Traditions From Around The World
Happy New Year and welcome to 2022! No matter how we ring in the new year, we will all strive to eat a healthy diet, sleep well, exercise...

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Jan 1, 20222 min read
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