A little-publicized Australian study that was published last week links walking at least three times per week to improving the symptoms of osteoarthritis.
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An ongoing Organic Nation series that seeks to explain the benefits of certain organic foods and products over their conventional counterparts.
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Arthritis is synonymous with pain. We’ve all heard about it, and considering that over 70 percent of Americans over age 65 suffer from it, most of us know...
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Ever notice that pro basketball players tend to wear a lot of knee braces? Little wonder, considering how tough on your knees hoops can be.
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Did you know? Shea nuts have been called “women’s gold,” because of the color of shea butter and because harvesting of shea nuts provides income to...
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For many of us who are involved in the sustainable agriculture and food justice arena, Michael Pollan's presence has been so ubiquitous for so long that...
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Arthritis is a chronic condition associated with many myths and misconceptions. The onset of the disease is often confusing. It can begin with the well-defined...
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Happy New Year! Like many people, I have a list of New Year’s resolutions including eating healthier, getting more exercise and spending more time outdoors. As...
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Did you know? Triterpenes are found in all living organisms: plants, animals and humans. Triterpenes are precursors to steroids – in order to produce steroids,...
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There's been a backlash of press against organic milk recently, with a number of articles and columnists arguing that organic and conventional milk are virtually...
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There is no trouble so great or grave that cannot be much diminished by a nice cup of tea. ~Bernard-Paul Heroux Did you know? Herbal teas are not only soothing to...
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Great post highlighting the ability of shea extracts in FlexNow to reduce joint pain and inflammation - tested double-blind scientific study.
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If you’ve been living with joint pain or discomfort, a few small changes can go a long way. Today is a great day to stand up and start living your best active...
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I hate to break it to you ladies but women represent a significantly higher percentage of joint pain sufferers than men. Women tend to experience joint discomfort...
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As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, I’ve found myself wanting to curl up on the couch with a hot chocolate and a season of “Friday Night...
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Introducing the new Power of Shea blog! We’re all about helping people maintain healthy and active lifestyles through fitness, nutrition and a positive...
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How do you live your best active life? Enter you active lifestyle tips and you could win $1000! Do you run, bike, swim? Are you a yoga enthusiast or do you play a...
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Mingtong Gu is an internationally recognized Qi Gong teacher and healer who received his training from a variety of grandmasters in China and at the world's...
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A compound found in green tea could slow or even prevent the development of type 1 diabetes, new research in mice suggests. Green tea contains several...
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Crippled by a joint disorder only a year ago, Trisha Posey is now able to run half marathons thanks to the homeopathic benefits of Lymphatic Drainage Massage.
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