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    Published 06-13-2007 12:27 PM
    These photographs, shot by Peter Menzel from the book " Hungry Planet ," were part of a previous Time Magazine story I posted about science confirming the secret key to weight loss . They didn't include these photos in their article at the time, and only...
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    Published 06-04-2007 9:28 AM
    This is one of the most important posts I have written on health so I want you to carefully read this. My site has been around for over 10 years and from day one I have been extolling the importance of insulin in nearly all chronic degenerative diseases...

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    Published 03-28-2007 2:24 PM
    I have some vital information for you that can literally save your life, save you from dying from cancer; not just from getting cancer, but from dying from it. I came across this absolutely vital information while researching my new book called, Dark...
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    Published 06-20-2007 2:44 PM
    This is Dr. Mercola. Today, I want to share with you a little bit about dentistry and some of the challenges I had with my own dental work. I thought that you might find some value and learn from my experiences, so that you won't have to go through the...


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    Published 05-03-2007 10:23 AM
    New findings suggest that it pays to alternate short bursts of high-intensity exercise with gentle recovery during workout regimens at least once a week. Although this alternating technique, called interval training, has existed for decades, a new study...

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    Published 03-21-2007 11:55 AM
    In its continuing effort to debunk urban legends, Snopes.com took on the many uses of Vicks VapoRub, including rubbing it on the soles of feet to prevent a child's excessive nighttime coughing as well as using it to treat toenail and fingernail fungus...

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    Published 06-14-2007 8:43 AM
    Amid controversy over state legislatures in the U.S. requiring young girls to take Gardasil, Merck's new vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV), severe side effects are being reported. 1,637 adverse reactions have been reported by Judicial Watch, a public...

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    Published 05-15-2007 10:51 AM
    "Baby" carrots are not actually young carrots, or even carrots that are grown specifically to be small. In fact, the concept of the baby carrot was born 21 years ago by a California farmer wanting to sell more of his carrots that he was throwing away...

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    Published 03-26-2007 11:36 AM
    Chicken McNuggets include several synthetic ingredients, such as tertiary butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) , a petroleum-derived chemical sprayed onto the "food" or inside the box to preserve freshness. Deep-fried foods in general are also dangerous in many ways...

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    Published 05-30-2007 8:48 AM
    In the first three months of 2007, U.S. imports of fresh vegetables from China grew by 66 percent, juice imports grew by 98 percent, and fresh fruit imports grew by an astonishing 279 percent. As large manufacturers buy more food from the country, China...
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    Published 03-27-2007 10:24 AM
    I"m a great fan of U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) . I understand he is a Republican candidate for president. Although I strongly encourage people to seriously consider him, he is running against huge odds and the likelihood of a victory are remote. Dr....

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    Published 04-23-2007 9:40 AM
    The United States may be the world's leading power in terms of economic, social, political and technological impact, but you might think twice about how long that'll continue. Watching this short and very interesting video from glumbert.com, which compares...


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    Published 05-18-2007 1:36 PM
    In case I haven't mentioned this before, I'm a protein type, and one of the things that really frustrates me is, I know that the ideal breakfast for me is to have a steak. But in reality, who can afford to buy a steak for breakfast every morning, every...
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    Published 05-23-2007 8:42 AM
    Traditionally, apple peels have been considered healthy because of their fiber content, as the peel contains about 75 percent of the dietary fiber in an apple. But a recent study has shown that the peel also contains most of the beneficial phytochemicals...

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    Published 04-09-2007 10:45 AM
    Getting a simple dent in your car fixed by your friendly neighborhood mechanic or dealership, as you probably know, can be a very expensive proposition. That is, unless you have a hair dryer and an airduster (that sprays liquid carbon dioxide at -78 degrees...
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