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June 2023

Herbs and Spices Promote Gut Health
Herbs and Spices Promote Gut Health

May 31, 2023

A 2022 research study published in The Journal of Nutrition suggests that herbs and spices may be unsung heroes in the quest for gut health.

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Socially Conscious Investing
Socially Conscious Investing: How to Choose Sustainable Stocks and Mutual Funds

May 31, 2023 ● By Sheila Julson

When choosing stocks and mutual funds, a growing number of investors don’t just want to get a good return on their investment, they also seek to support corporations that spread kindness, protect (or do not pollute) the environment and support women, minorities and LGBTQ+ people.

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Dr. Mark Hayman
Mark Hyman on Living Healthy to 100 and Beyond

May 31, 2023 ● By Sandra Yeyati

Mark Hyman is a practicing family physician and an internationally recognized leader, bestselling author, speaker, educator and advocate in the field of functional medicine.

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Canine Jumpers
Leaps and Bounds: Keeping Canine Jumpers Injury-Free

May 31, 2023 ● By Karen Shaw Becker, DVM

Like humans, dogs can sustain injuries, including soft tissue trauma, such as cuts and bruises; back injuries or slipped vertebral discs; sprains; and broken legs.

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Barefoot Blessings
Barefoot Blessings: Basking in the Soul of Summer

May 31, 2023 ● By Marlaina Donato

As birds and humans go about their inspired tasks, bees and butterflies dive into their own nectarous agenda. There is no arguing that we all wake up feeling a little bit younger as the days burn longer.

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Eye Health
Keeping Eyes Sharp: A Holistic Approach to Vision Health

May 31, 2023 ● By Carrie Jackson

While regular eye exams are important, preventative and proactive maintenance is key to achieving healthy vision.

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Conscious Fatherhood
Conscious Fatherhood: Building a Better Family

May 31, 2023 ● By Julie Peterson

Fathers need to understand what matters most to them and then dedicate their time, money and energy in alignment with those priorities.

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Sexual Vitality At Any Age
What Every Man Wants: Sexual Vitality at Every Age

May 31, 2023 ● By Carrie Jackson

Male sexual function is better understood medically than ever before, and it is more common for men to talk with their doctors and other professionals about topics that seemed taboo not that long ago.

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Spine Health
Straighten Up and Feel Right: Tips for Good Posture and a Healthy Spine

May 31, 2023 ● By Cristina Parker, PT, DPT

Healthy postures encourage proper alignment of body structures, while unhealthy postures can lead to a host of issues, including muscle and joint pain, balance impairment and decreased mobility.

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Green Grilling
Greener Grilling

May 31, 2023

The aroma of tasty treats sizzling on an outdoor grill evokes memories of laughter among family and friends, picnic tables brimming with colorful foods and the joy of running barefoot in the grass.

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Chicken Curry

May 31, 2023 ● By Metabolic Balance

Conscious eating recipe. A healthy metabolic meal packed with spices and proteins.

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Arugula Salad With Mango Dressing

May 31, 2023 ● By Recipes and photos courtesy of Metabolic Balance

Conscious Eating Recipe. A metabolic healthy side dish perfect for a summer gathering.

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Nem Lui Hue [Lemongrass Skewers With Pork or Chicken]

May 31, 2023 ● By Recipes and photos courtesy of Metabolic Balance

Conscious Eating recipe. A metabolically healthy meal packed with plants and protein.

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Converting Food to Energy
Converting Food to Energy: Learning How Metabolism Works

May 31, 2023 ● By Linda Sechrist

Metabolism is the process by which the foods and drinks we consume are converted into energy. We may not notice the cellular mechanisms that transform fat and glucose into the oomph in our step, but when they start to wane, we definitely know something is wrong.

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