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Alternative Medicine: Safety Tips

latimes.com | Tammy Worth | Posted 11.10.2009 | Living

Read More: Homeopathic Remedies, Complementary and Alternative Therapies, Health, Integrative Medicine, Complementary Medicine, Herbs, Medicine, Health Care, Homeopathy, Alternative Medicine, Living News

It's unlikely that Americans will lose their love affair with complementary medicine, so the best thing to do is to make the practice as safe as possi...

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Med, Nursing Schools Teaching Alternative Remedies

AP | MARILYNN MARCHIONE | Posted 11.02.2009 | Living

Read More: Homeopathic Remedies, Yoga, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Acupuncture, Dr. Andrew Weil, Herbal Remedies, Natural Remedies, Meditation, Herbs, Health Care, Alternative Medicine, Living News

EDITOR'S NOTE: Ten years and $2.5 billion in research have found no cures from alternative medicine. Yet these mostly unproven treatments are now main...

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Athletes Risk Lifetime Of Suffering From Head Injuries

Scott Mendelson, M.D. | Posted 10.29.2009 | Living

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Scott Mendelson, M.D.

A well-known cause of dementia is dementia pugilistica, or what has commonly been called being "punch drunk." In some cases, the presentation is virtually indistinguishable from Alzheimer's dementia.

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Seven Herbal Teas to Enhance Your Life

Brigitte Mars | Posted 10.27.2009 | Living

Read More: Tea, Herbs, Autumn, Peppermint, Lemon Balm, Rose Hips, Anise, Raspberry Leaf, Brain, Living, Health, Food, Living News
Brigitte Mars

Why be limited to caffeinated beverages when the herb world can bring flavor, nutrients and health benefits? Expand your herbal tea repertoire.

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The Hidden Costs of War: Veterans and Dementia

Scott Mendelson, M.D. | Posted 10.27.2009 | Living

Read More: Leptin, Depression, Dementia, Metabolic Syndrome, Parkinson, Testosterone, Low Blood, Protein Tangles, Post Stress Disorder, Cortisol, Caregiver, Amyloid Plaques, Old Age, Sleep Apnea, Traumatic Injury, Estrogen, Vitamins, Brain, Cardiovascular, High Bloodpressure, Hormone, Medicare, Genetics, Herbs, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Boomers, Health Care, Nutraceuticals, Mitochondria, Alzheimer's, Health, Living News
Scott Mendelson, M.D.

In the majority of cases, the development of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia is the result of the acquisition of various risk factors throughout life. PTSD is one such factor.

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Dry Skin in a Dry Climate

Brigitte Mars | Posted 10.05.2009 | Denver

Read More: Dry Skin, Colorado, Herbs, Foods, Essential Fatty Acids, Shea Butter, Olive Oil, Wrinkles, Denver News
Brigitte Mars

The dry climate of Colorado can contribute to dry skin. Dry skin is more likely to wrinkle at an early age, but nature also provides remedies to bring...

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The High Line: Think, Reuse, Grow Up

Anjuli Ayer | Posted 07.29.2009 | New York

Read More: New York Public Spaces, New York, High Line, New York Gardens, New York Parks, Rooftop Gardens, Gardening, Herbs, Gardens, New York News
Anjuli Ayer

When the High Line opened to the public a day early on June 8th, I didn't know how excited I was until I started to climb its steps.

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Obama Garden Watch II: 8 Culinary Herbs To Revitalize Your Health And Palate

Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald | Posted 05.11.2009 | Living

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Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald

It seems that our culture's most popular flavorings are sugar, salt, pepper, ketchup, and mustard. A common attempt we see at using a fresh culinary h...

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7 Ways to Grow Your Own Food and Save Money

Sarah Newman | Posted 03.26.2009 | Green

Read More: Foreclosures, Sarah's Social Action Snapshot, Canning, Eat Well Guide, Economy, Guerrilla Gardening, Fallen Fruit, Grow Your Own Food, Stimulus, Yes We Can, Edible Estates, Wall Street, Takepart, Herbs, Save Money, Detroit, Healthy Eating, Farming, Vegetarian, Victory Gardens, Csas, Organic, Food, Gardening, Green News
Sarah Newman

Tear up your front lawn and plant a garden. In the long-term, it will be a lot cheaper than shopping at the supermarket. And you can share your harvest with your community.

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