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Link Between Cow's Milk Consumption And Risk Of Diabetes Type 1

Published by CBC News

Type 1 diabetes projected to double in young European children

The number of European children under the age of five with Type 1 diabetes could double by 2020, a rapid increase that points to environmental factors, researchers say. Read more

 

An Objective Look At The Withdrawal Method Of Birth Control

By Susan Donaldson James

When sex researcher Rachel K. Jones published a report that suggests the much-maligned withdrawal method of birth control was nearly as effective as condoms in preventing pregnancy, she was showered with criticism.

And it wasn't evangelicals who had taken virginity pledges who pulled out the big guns. Read more

 

Natural Ways to Improve Your Chances of Getting Pregnant

Updated on June 1, 2009

If you and your partner have been given clean bills of health but you're struggling to get pregnant, you should know that some simple dietary and lifestyle measures can dramatically increase your chances of getting pregnant.

What follows is a list of the most important steps that you and your partner can take to increase your chances of getting pregnant. Read more

 

Tools for Healthy Feet and Protection Against Sunburn

Just a brief post to share some details on a few items at Amazon.com that I think most people would find helpful. Read more

 

Natural Solutions for Tension Headaches

Tension-type headaches typically involve dull or pressure-like pain in and around your temples, forehead, scalp, or the back of your neck. Often times, the pain associated with a tension-type headache will feel like it's being created by a band of pressure that's tightening around your head. Read more

 

Mango Berry Smoothie Recipe

Here's a classic and ultra simple smoothie recipe that's rich in fiber and a number of antioxidants - mainly anthocyanins, vitamin C, and polyphenols - and sure to please any family members or friends who are lucky enough to have you make it for them. Read more

 

Who Is This Man?

The first three readers to correctly identify this über athlete will receive a copy of Inner Focus, our holistic audio tool for promoting optimal mental focus and alertness. Read more

 

Post-Workout Smoothie Recipe

For a change of pace from banana-based smoothies, give this post-workout smoothie recipe a try - it calls for fresh, ripe pears. Though any variety will do, I find that Bartlett and Packham pears provide a smoother consistency than other varieties like Bosc and Anjou. Read more

 

How to Take Food Powders for Optimal Absorption

Q.: Dr. Kim, recently, you have indicated that the best results can be obtained by taking your Acerola Cherry Powder and Greens on an empty stomach.

As a daily user of both products, which I love by the way, I would like to understand what evidence supports this and specifically for how long I should refrain from eating after taking the products on a empty stomach? Read more

 

Our Greatest Need

A few years ago, I was surprised by a longtime client of mine who, out of the blue, remarked that he felt that his life was a failure. His tone was reflective and melancholic, and I could tell that he had given a lot of thought to this feeling before sharing it with me. Read more

 

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