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Beneficial Bilberry
Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), a close relative of the blueberry, is traditionally used by First Nations and in Russian folk medicine to treat a variety of health conditions.
The primary actions of bilberry can be attributed to the presence of two main constituents: very powerful antioxidants known as anthocyanidins, and membrane-tightening compounds called tannins.
Tummy Tamer
The dried ripe bilberry fruit is used routinely in treating diarrhea in both adults and children. To prove its efficacy, lab animals were given large doses of a bilberry extract for 10 days, following which scientists at the University of Copenhagen observed a significant increase in the release of anti-inflammatory prostaglandins directly into the digestive tract.
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Poses for Repose
Studies have shown that regular yoga practice moderates heart rate, encourages good circulation, calms the mind, lowers blood pressure, and helps the body-and mind-find peace and stillness.
Certain asanas (poses) have a cooling or calming effect on the body that help to slow metabolism and reduce hypertension. Postures requiring prolonged breathing patterns can actually lower the body's temperature. Passive poses (inverted ones, especially) help foster a state of relaxation, absolutely necessary for increased health and longevity.
Sitting Meditation
Sit quietly with your eyes closed. Tune into your breath, becoming aware of the steady flow through your nostrils.
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Cancer: 101 Solutions to a Preventable Epidemic
by Liz Armstrong, Guy Dauncey, and Anne WordsworthNew Society Publishers, 2007, 317 pages, $27.95ISBN: 9780865715424
Friends who found me reading Cancer over the past week were all equally shocked and vocal: "Why are you reading such a depressing book?
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The Perfect Cup
Now that coffee is officially on the antioxidant list, we may as well really up the ante and add another newcomer to the "health food" family-chocolate!
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Great Garlic!
Many of us have a love-hate relationship with garlic. It is divine when a hint, un soupon d'ail, transforms a bland dish into a heavenly one, but many people are put off by garlic breath and some stomach troubles when consuming the large amounts needed to reap the bulbs benefits.
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Pharmed Rice
Greenpeace calls it cannibal rice-a genetically engineered grain containing human proteins that poses health and environmental hazards-but the company developing this product calls it a lifesaving treatment; their company website refers to it as a Holy Grail.
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Abs of Steel
The other night, while suffering through one of my occasional bouts of insomnia, I was channel surfing at an hour when there is only one type of television program playing-infomercials.
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The Power of a Positive Mindset
I'm often asked for simple tips for achieving optimal health. Here are my three top tips: 1. Make the decision to change; 2.
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The Curse That ain't
By the time you read this magazine, the birth control pill Seasonale will have Health Canada's approval and be available to consumers.
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