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Research Shows How Cranberry Juice Fights Bacteria at the Molecular Level Revealing the science behind the homespun advice, a team of researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has identified and measured the molecular forces that enable cranberry juice to fight off urinary tract infections in people. The data is reported in the paper “Direct adhesion ... Read More
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MILK. Most historians believe that using milk as a beverage began about 10,000 years ago, when animals were first domesticated. Although it is nearly impossible to pinpoint, evidence suggests that this early domestication appeared first in Afghanistan and Iran, then later in Turkey and some areas in Africa. Plymouth Rock colonists brought cattle to America ... Read More
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Here are Some Delicious Recipes Using Milk: *Use organic milk if at all possible. Makeup Remover Add a few drops of sweet almond oil to a tablespoon of whole milk in a small bowl. Using sterile cotton, gently dab milk and oil mixture onto face, then remove with a fresh piece of sterile cotton. Then ... Read More
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Media Information Gap Puts Outdoor Workers at Higher Risk A significant gap in media coverage of outdoor workers’ sun exposure risks could increase the likelihood they will contract skin cancer because of a lack of available information about sun protection, according to a survey by SunAWARE, a Minneapolis non-profit sun protection education organization. The survey ... Read More
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In honor of Pomegranate Awareness Month: The Oil for Skin – Pomegranates and Omega5 by Tzeira Sofer The Pomegranate is a tree/shrub valued around the world for its potent antioxidant properties. Though highly popularized in the media and consumer culture over the last few years, pomegranates were actually known to have many different uses throughout ... Read More
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Micropigmentation Procedure Helps Breast Cancer Survivors Regain Self-Esteem & Confidence! According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), it is estimated that in 2009 there were 192,370 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed among women, and approximately 1,910 new cases in men. For the many men and women who have been, and will be diagnosed ... Read More
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Five Ways to Find Safe and Natural Relief from Osteoarthritis by Deirdre Shevlin Bell The search for safe and effective relief from osteoarthritis (OA), a condition that occurs when joint cartilage wears down over time, can feel like an uphill battle. Certain natural remedies can bring lasting relief from OA according to the Arthritis Research ... Read More
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The Impact of Psoriasis on Personal Relationships Survey Fact Sheet This survey was created in partnership with the National Psoriasis Foundation and Galderma Laboratories, L.P. Within this issue, as well as our November and December 2010 issues, we will be printing important findings revealed from the recent survey, “The Impact of Psoriasis on Personal Relationships.” ... Read More
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Pomegranate the Ancient Red Goddess! by Natalie Pergar Known not only as part of the elite group of super fruits, the all mighty pomegranate, English word comes from the Latin words for apple; “pomum” (apple) and “granatus” (seeded), has been dated as far back as 1,000 BC and was introduced to North America by Spanish ... Read More
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Pomegranates May Fight Breast Cancer by Jennifer Warner, reviewed by Louise Chang, M.D. Eating pomegranates or drinking pomegranate juice may help prevent and slow the growth of some types of breast cancer. A new study shows a group of phytochemicals called ellagitannins found in abundance in pomegranates inhibited the growth of estrogen-responsive breast cancer in ... Read More
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