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Fair Game: What is Fair Trade?

Your questions about fair trade, answered. October is Fair Trade Month, but only about 55 percent of the US population knows what the term "fair trade" means. Here, we answer some of the most common...
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Five Ways to Support Immunity

Today we live in a world threatened by new and dangerous disease possibilities, ranging from the bird flu to biological warfare. Rising healthcare costs, the ever-present shadow of cancer, and many...
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How to Fix Frizzy Summer Hair

Anti-Frizz Ideas Be gentle with your towel, and gently squeeze out excess water rather than rubbing hair. Use a wide-toothed comb on wet hair. Start combing hair from the tips rather than from the...
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Herbs & Supplements for Stress

Stress is like an iceberg. We see the tip--clenched teeth or fists maybe--but it's what lies below that can sink us. And while a little stress helps us stay focused and alert, some days it comes at...
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Hemp, Hemp, Hooray!

Hemp--a cultivar of the Cannibis plant--has been around a long time. Its history dates back more than 12,000 years to China. It's been used to make everything from paper and rope to clothing and fuel...
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Is Grilling Healthy?

Grilling can be a healthy way to enjoy food. But when meat, poultry, or fish are grilled at high temperatures, chemicals known as heterocyclic amines (HCAs) are produced. Research shows that these...
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Grill Your Way to Better Health

Here are some healthy grilling tips to use at your next summer barbecue, courtesy of BistroMD . According to BistroMD's site, "grilling is the healthiest way to prepare most foods. It can enhance the...
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Nutrition Tips for Women in their 20s, 30s and 40s

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Good Health in Your Spice Rack

Sage , whether fresh or dried, has a strong flavor that makes it a good choice for hearty, slow-cooking foods such as roasts and stews. Sprinkle it on squash or sweet potatoes too. Sage tea soothes...
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Fish Lowers Stroke Risk

Eating fish can reduce the risk of stroke, but fish oil supplements do not appear to offer the same protection, according to new research. After reviewing 38 studies involving nearly 800,000 people,...

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