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Never Stick a Cell Phone In Your Bra!
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Never Stick a Cell Phone In Your Bra!

Devra Davis, PhD, MPH | May 27, 2014

When you don’t have a purse or pocket but still want to stay connected to the world, nestling your cell…

Guide to Massage: All It Can Do for You…And How You Can Do It
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Guide to Massage: All It Can Do for You…And How You Can Do It

May 21, 2014

Get a really great massage and you'll feel like you've found heaven on Earth—or something pretty close. Who could ask…

Self Massage: DIY Help for Headache, Stomach Upset, Sore Feet and More
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Self Massage: DIY Help for Headache, Stomach Upset, Sore Feet and More

Paula Koepke, CMT | May 21, 2014

Massage is far more than a mere luxury. It may reduce the stress that contributes to heart disease and digestive…

How to Make Your Wife Less Cranky: Give Her an Aromatherapy Massage
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How to Make Your Wife Less Cranky: Give Her an Aromatherapy Massage

Maureen A. Moon, MA | May 20, 2014

Men, have you ever thought, “Why is my wife so grouchy today?” Well, if she’s going through menopause, she likely…

How Massage Helps High Blood Pressure, Carpal Tunnel, Back Pain and More
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How Massage Helps High Blood Pressure, Carpal Tunnel, Back Pain and More

Tiffany M. Field, PhD | May 19, 2014

Massage helps ease high blood pressure and much more Nearly 60% of doctors in the US recommend massage for some…

Dry Brushing Is a Feel-Good Way to Detox
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Dry Brushing Is a Feel-Good Way to Detox

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | May 19, 2014

The idea of detoxifying sounds good, given our toxin-filled environment. Great news: There’s an easy, safe, at-home way to clear…

A Health Coach: Your Key to Long-Lasting Wellness
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A Health Coach: Your Key to Long-Lasting Wellness

Karen Lawson, MD | May 15, 2014

Working with a health coach can provide the motivation, individualized attention and accountability you need to turn your good intentions…

Clear Up Nasal Congestion Without Drugs
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Clear Up Nasal Congestion Without Drugs

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | May 13, 2014

We all know someone who always seems to have a stuffed nose (or maybe you have one). You can’t breathe…

Hungry Shoppers Make Worse Food Choices
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Hungry Shoppers Make Worse Food Choices

Aner Tal, PhD | May 12, 2014

If you’ve ever hit the supermarket when your stomach was rumbling with hunger, you probably bought more food than you…

Treat Yourself Like the Goddess You Are
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Treat Yourself Like the Goddess You Are

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | May 8, 2014

We women are all too prone to exaggerated self-criticism—about our appearance, personalities, accomplishments or whatever. This negative self-talk can drag…

How to Meditate—3 Easy Tricks
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How to Meditate—3 Easy Tricks

Sharon Salzberg | April 15, 2014

Can you count to 10? Of course you can, and that means you also can meditate. This is just one…

What Your Hair Says About Your Health
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What Your Hair Says About Your Health

Stefan Kuprowsky, ND | April 14, 2014

I know from personal experience that a series of bad hair days usually signals nothing more serious than a lousy…

How Meditation Can Help Arthritis, Asthma and Other Inflammation Problems
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How Meditation Can Help Arthritis, Asthma and Other Inflammation Problems

Melissa A. Rosenkranz, PhD | April 10, 2014

Stress is bad for everybody—but particularly for people who suffer from a chronic inflammatory condition such as asthma, rheumatoid arthritis…

Your Hormones May Be Out of Whack—and You Don’t Even Know It: Men, This Can Happen to You, Too
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Your Hormones May Be Out of Whack—and You Don’t Even Know It: Men, This Can Happen to You, Too

Alicia Stanton, MD | April 3, 2014

When it comes to hormonal changes, women get the most attention. But hormones have a profound effect on the health…

Burn Off Toxic Energy with 60-Second Stress Relievers
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Burn Off Toxic Energy with 60-Second Stress Relievers

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | April 3, 2014

Usually we think of stress relievers as calming, quieting techniques. But sometimes, such attempts at self-soothing only leave the stress…