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13 Health Benefits of Deep Breathing

Start paying attention to the way you breathe: Are you breathing deeply enough? Most of us do not breathe deeply; this fast-paced life has created a nation full of shallow breathers. Shallow bre…

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3 Costly Health Mistakes

During my quest for health, I tried many things that didn't work and made plenty of mistakes. Some of these missteps cost me time (not getting better), some cost me money and and some cost me both. Ma…

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Rejuvenate Your Body With a Spring Detox

Have you done your spring cleaning yet? Just like our homes need a thorough cleaning to freshen them for summer, so do our bodies. lThe cells in our body are always producing waste so constant …

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Are You a Healthy Eater? Take This 2-Minute Quiz

A lot of people think about eating healthy. Actually doing it is another story. What about you? Are you eating healthy enough? The point of this quiz is to have fun and perhaps learn something abo…

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Are You Getting Enough Potassium?

What is potassium and what does it do for you? Potassium is an essential mineral found in every cell in the body. It has a strong relationship with sodium, calcium, and magnesium. Maintai…

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Every Day Is Earth Day

We are lucky enough to live on this planet called earth, which makes every day an earth day. But since today is the nationally recognized Earth Day, let's treasure Earth's vast expanse of prai…

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14 Healthy Reasons to Eat Kiwi

People are attracted to kiwifruit because of its brilliant green color and exotic taste. But, the real uniqueness of kiwi fruit comes from its health benefits. Read the kiwi's fourteen health benefits…

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What Is Real Food to You?

Real Food is what feeds and nourishes you. But, you might have your own definition of real food depending on what you want or need in your life. You may crave energy. You may want strength. You may ne…

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Is Laughter Really the Best Medicine?

What does laughter do to us? Laughter lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, strengthens the immune system, reduces physical tension, and relieves emotional stress. Hearing or seeing someone lau…

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10 Powerful Advantages of Eating Lettuce

Lettuce has been called "the perfect weight loss food" and "rabbit food," but it is so much more. With amazing healing benefits and calories comprised of 20 percent protein, it could be called "gorill…

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about Diana Herrington

Diana Herrington turned a debilitating health crisis into a passion for helping others with healthy, sugar-free, gluten-free, eating and cooking. After testing and researching every possible healthy therapy on her delicate system she has developed simple, powerful principles which she shares in her recent book Eating Green and Lean, and as host to Care2 groups: Healthy Living Network and Healthy Cooking. She is the head chef at Real Food for Life, where she shares recipes and tips. Sign up for the Real Food for Life weekly newsletter or catch her on Facebook or Twitter (@DancinginLife).

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Megan is an editor and producer for Care2's Healthy Living. Her main priorities are to live simply and build meaningful relationships with the people... more

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