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  1. 5 Top ways to live longer
    By Sarah Kelsey on Nov 4, 2009
    Though there is no surefire way to add years to your life, you can certainly follow a healthy lifestyle to increase your odds of...
  2. Alternative therapy with iridology
    By Christine Cristiano on Nov 2, 2009
    Iridology is a non-invasive alternative therapy that examines the colored part of the eye, the iris, as a tool to gauge physical...
  3. How to choose a skin care professional
    By Sarah Kelsey on Nov 2, 2009
    A top-notch skin care professional can help you detect and prevent skin cancer, treat acute and chronic acne, and indulge in a...
  4. Vodka instead of wine?
    By Aimee Raupp on Oct 23, 2009
    We hate to break it to you, but we found out some disappointing news: Wine is not nearly as healthy for you as vodka.
  5. Using essential oils
    By Tiernan McKay on Oct 20, 2009
    The last time you ate a piece of citrus, did you notice the powerful scent of the rind? Essential oils capture this experience in a...
  6. The emergency contraception controversy
    By Sarah Kelsey on Oct 20, 2009
    Emergency contraceptives are a controversial topic and many of the facts circulating about them are either incorrect or outdated. To...
  7. 10 Tasty ways to boost your immune system
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Oct 18, 2009
    With seasonal colds and various types of flu threatening your family’s health, fortifying your family’s diet with extra immune...
  8. Why you need more vitamin D
    By Karen Hawthorne on Oct 12, 2009
    Your health may depend on you stocking up on vitamin D as you head into fall and winter. Once summer wanes, the shorter days and...
  9. 8 Healthy skin care tips for fall
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Oct 1, 2009
    The seasonal change from summer to fall can wreak havoc on your skin. Whether the cold, windy climate of autumn gives your skin a...
  10. 15 Signs you should dump your doctor
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Sep 20, 2009
    With the nation’s health care in crisis, many Americans may become victims of managed costs rather than victors of managed care....
  11. Fertility linked to romance
    By Karen Hawthorne on Sep 4, 2009
    We know PMS can be bad, making us crabby and crave salty snacks or sweets. But other days of the month, we're soaring with...
  12. Is your body benefiting from your healthy habits?
    By Sarah Kelsey on Sep 4, 2009
    Whether you’re trying to beat stress or build strong bones, taking care of yourself is one of the most important resolutions you...
  13. 7 Tips to prevent cold and flu
    By Jennifer Newton Reents on Sep 3, 2009
    It can be hard to stay healthy when everyone around you seems to be getting sick. Here are some tips to prevent you from becoming a...
  14. Preparing for cold and flu season
    By Jennifer Newton Reents on Sep 3, 2009
    Kids are back in school and that means we get busier than ever. Unfortunately when we get busy, we get run down and susceptible to...
  15. Are you taking care of yourself?
    By Jennifer Newton Reents on Sep 3, 2009
    The truth is you can’t take care of others if you aren’t taking care of yourself. Busy moms know they always seem to put...
  16. Vinotherapy: Wine not just for drinking
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Aug 30, 2009
    The word vinotherapy conjures up images of sipping a fine glass of wine with your legs kicked up on the table listening to...
  17. Wholistic fitness trend: Integrated Therapy and Training
    By Karen Hawthorne on Aug 25, 2009
    Reaching your health goals takes more than cardio and weight-training, fitness experts say. Here's why an "integrated approach" to...
  18. High-tech help for your periods
    By Karen Hawthorne on Aug 25, 2009
    Feeling cranky and bloated, but not sure if it's menstrual? If you have trouble tracking your periods, there’s high-tech help to...
  19. Birth control pills: Facts you need to know
    By Sarah Kelsey on Aug 19, 2009
    After almost 50 years on the market, the “Pill” continues to be one of the most popular and effective forms of birth control....
  20. Acupuncture: Needles don't hurt, after all
    By Karen Hawthorne on Aug 18, 2009
    Acupuncture, once regarded as a mystical form of Eastern medicine, has grown in popularity as a potent cure for so many ailments....

Wellness involves staying both physically and mentally fit. By understanding the keys to wellness, as well as what pitfalls to avoid, you can work on a daily basis to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Through diet, exercise and nutrition, along with traditional and alternative medicine, you can attain balance and wellness in your life.

If you are battling disease, injuries or other health complications, we try to offer ways to get you on the road to wellness and recovery. We provide resources from top experts in a variety of healthcare fields, including mental health professionals, medical doctors, dieticians, fitness gurus, yoga instructors and many others who can help. One of the main aspects of wellness is stress reduction. Excessive stress can lead to irritability, fatigue, depression, anxiety and physical disorders. Through lifestyle changes, better nutrition and other treatments, you can stay well and lead a long and healthy life.

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