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How I Stopped Menstrual Cramps

laurel — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:26:51 +0000

This is a post I’ve been meaning to write for awhile, but I wanted to fully test out my tips and tricks before I shared them with you. I’ve dealt with pretty severe menstrual cramps since my late teenage years and always felt like it was something I just had to accept. But over the [...]

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Mood-Boosting Supplements

laurel — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 19:16:09 +0000

The foods you eat have a huge impact on the way you feel every day, but taking supplements can help boost your mood too. Dr. Christiane Northrup recently wrote a great article on the Huffington Post about the limitations of antidepressant medications, and gave her suggestions for a natural approach to boosting your mood and [...]

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Slow Down Baby

laurel — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:51:23 +0000

It’s a snowy day in New York, and I was just thinking it’s a perfect time to remember to slow down. When I looked out onto the streets today, I noticed everyone was walking and driving a little slower thanks to a steady stream of falling snowflakes. Inside my apartment, I was moving a little [...]

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My Healthy Valentine

laurel — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:32:21 +0000

No matter what your relationship status this Valentine’s Day, you can enjoy some of these healthy yet delicious treats and gift ideas. I came up with a list of my favorite romantic treats for you to enjoy on your own or to give as a present to your Valentine. I promise, all of this stuff [...]

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Beat the Blues with Olive Oil and Mediterranean Diet

laurel — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:52:00 +0000

Did you know that eating a Mediterranean-style diet can reduce your chances of depression? A recent study from Spain concluded that men and women who ate diets rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, olive oil, beans, fish, and cereals were 30% less likely to have depression. For one thing, the healthy fats in olive oil, fish, [...]

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Combat Your Stress Hormones

laurel — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:34:04 +0000

Self Magazine reports that increasing your consumption of potassium and reducing your sodium intake could help reduce your stress levels. Research published in the British Journal of Nutrition found that increasing potassium and cutting sodium helps lower levels of cortisol, a stress hormone, in your body. (Self Magazine, Feb. 2009, p. 94) Remember to always [...]

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The Top 10 Foods to Boost Your Sex Drive

laurel — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:40:36 +0000

Have you ever wondered if eating certain foods could actually boost your sex drive? Claims that foods like chocolate and avocados are potent aphrodisiacs date back to ancient Greek and Aztec civilizations. Throughout history aphrodisiacs have been sought out to increase sexual performance, sex drive, and fertility. But in the modern scientific world is there [...]

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Eating for Stress Reduction

laurel — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 13:13:54 +0000

Women’s Health Magazine has a new article on foods that help to reduce stress. I was very excited to read their article on this topic because so many people are suffering from stress and reach to food for comfort – especially during the holidays. Stress increases your risk for high blood pressure, obesity, and heart [...]

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10 Reasons To Eat More Chocolate

laurel — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:26:06 +0000

You might think chocolate is sinful, but it’s a lot better for you than you think. In fact, it has been used for hundreds of years by medical professionals to cure ailments such as tuberculosis, gout, fatigue, diarrhea, weak digestion, hemorrhoids, low virility, and shortness of breath. Recent nutritional research has identified many health benefits [...]

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Eat Bananas to Enhance Your Mood

laurel — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 17:23:40 +0000

ABS-CBN Interactive reports that the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) said bananas contain natural mood enhancers called tryptophan. This protein is converted to serotonin which helps you relax, improves mood, and makes you feel happier. Bananas also contain potassium*, fiber, magnesium, and vitamins A, C, K, and B6*. *Potassium gives the body energy *Vitamin [...]

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