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Osso Bucco Slow Cooker Meal

This Osso Bucco recipe offers families a great way to prepare a healthy meal without sacrificing a lot of time in the kitchen. Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 Veal Shank Steaks 1 large can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes 1 can white Cannellini Beans 1 large yellow onion chopped ½ cup dry white wine ½ - ¾…
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What is Neurofeedback?

Neurofeedback, also referred to as EEG Biofeedback, is a non-invasive, pain-free computer-based technique which retrains the brain to produce brainwave patterns that are beneficial to better functioning. Our brains are 2% chemical and 98% electrical. That means that 100% of medications are only addressing 2% of our brain function. The electrical part produces different types…
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No Sex Drive?

Article by Mila McManus MD Many factors affect one’s sex drive,  including: • Testosterone deficiency (male or female) • Progesterone or Estrogen deficiency • Stress/Fatigue/Depression • Certain medications (e.g., anti-depressants) • Birth control pills • Poor Self-image (e.g., due to weight gain) • Strained relationship • Painful intercourse (e.g., due to vaginal dryness) Low libido…
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Organic Labeling of Food

Organic Labeling of Food Food labeling in general is very chaotic and unreliable which can make a trip to the grocery store very frustrating and complicated.  You may not be aware, but the FDA accepts no responsibility of ensuring that food in a package and the promises on the package are in fact truthful and…
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Cleaning VS Building and Repair

Welcome to 2013!  Have you considered your goals for this year?  Education?  Lose Weight?  Find a Partner?  Get a Job?  Volunteer? Did you know that your body has several goals in mind?  Is it surprising after the holidays that your body wants a good CLEANING on the inside? And what about REPAIRING all the damage…
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Adrenal Fatigue

The Importance of Cortisol When Addressing Adrenal Fatigue When thinking about adrenal fatigue, let's start at the beginning with your adrenal glands. The adrenal glands produce many hormones, including cortisol. Cortisol modulates your immune system, protects your body during times of emotional or physical stress, and sustains your blood sugar and blood pressure. You would die very…
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A Single Step for a Healthier Holiday

As you prepare for the holiday season, find one thing you can do to make it nutritionally healthier for you and your family and do it. Here are some ideas: Cut the top off of a small pumpkin and hollow it out. Fill it with Roasted Red Bell Pepper  or Sundried Tomato Hummus and surround…
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Put your Heart in your Mouth

[expand title="Put Your Heart in Your Mouth"] By Dr. Natasha Campbell Review: We all know somebody who suffers from heart disease or who has died from it, including members of our own families. Heart disease is our modern plague. We hear about it in the popular media, every time we see a doctor, every time…
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Nanogreens10 Preparation Ideas

Here are a few ideas for incorporating Nanogreens10 into your diet easily. With the natural green apple flavor, Nanogreens10 recommends simply combining with 6-8 ounces of water. Combine a scoop of Nanogreens10 with any flavor herbal or regular iced tea. Especially good with green tea. Add a scoop of Nanogreens10 to your protein shake. Mix…
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