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10 Scientific Health Benefits of Sleep + Tips to Sleep Better

Today we’re going to talk about the importance of sleeping and the 10 scientific health benefits of sleep.  We’re also going to finish with some proven sleeping tips that will ensure you get a full night’s rest and make sure you get the right amount. So we are all adjusting to living life in the…

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7 Unusual Ways to Use Coconut Oil for Weight Loss

If you live in this century, you’ve probably heard about the benefits of coconut oil, but did you also know that you can use coconut oil for weight loss? According to Deals on Health, there are plenty of health benefits to consuming coconut oil. In areas where coconut is a dietary staple, people are generally…

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How to Prevent Pre-Diabetes from Becoming Diabetes

Have you been diagnosed as pre-diabetic and are you worried about the possibility of developing Type 2 diabetes? Are you lying awake at night thinking about how to stay healthy? You’re not alone. Almost 90 million Americans were diagnosed with pre-diabetes in 2012, and those numbers continue to climb (1). Thankfully, researchers continue to study…

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15 Tips to Help You Lose Weight Without Exercise

If you’re trying to lose weight, you probably know that you need to eat well and exercise. What if that’s not necessarily true? In general, if you expend more calories than you take in, you’ll lose weight. However, torching calories by pounding your feet to an aerobics DVD or working out in the gym may…

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How Drinking More Water Can Help You Lose Weight

Are you trying to lose weight? If so, you may be focusing on eating healthy foods, watching your portions and exercising. But what are you drinking? If you’re not paying attention to your water intake, you’re missing out on a major factor that helps with weight loss. Drinking more water can help you: burn more…

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How to Use Ginger and Ginger Tea for Weight Loss

You’re probably more familiar with ginger as the spicy flavoring in ginger ale.  You might even know that it is an effective anti-nausea treatment. But did you know that it can be helpful for weight loss? From revving your metabolism to speeding up digestion, ginger might just do the trick.  If you want to get…

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How Probiotics and Prebiotics Help You Lose Weight Naturally

You’ve probably seen the commercials in which a slim, attractive woman enjoys a container of yogurt. But what is it that is in yogurt that is beneficial, and what does this have to do with losing weight? The answer: Probiotics These nutrients play an important role in your weight loss journey and are often missed…