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There has been a lot of talk lately about pH balance (or the acid/alkaline balance) in the world of natural medicine.  Advocates, and even some natural doctors, believe that maintaining the correct pH within the body is absolutely necessary for good health.  So what causes disruptions in the body’s pH balance anyway?  And what steps can be taken to ensure the correct pH balance?  This is your guide back to a healthy pH for health and longevity. (more…)

Maintaining healthy natural nails is not as complicated as many may think. As with hair, nails are usually their healthiest in their natural state, requiring a bit of nail polish for protection and regular applications of hand cream as a moisturizer.

In fact, many argue that using natural nail strengtheners, which chemically cross link the nail plate, are actually a bad idea. Although they do make nails more rigid, they also make them less flexible and thus more prone to breaking on impact. It is actually more important that nails are kept flexible and moisturized.

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We thought it would be nice to take a break from posting health-related news and allow you to enjoy some of the beautiful sights and scenery that Utah has to offer.  Many of these images were practically taken in our own backyard.  We hope you enjoy the pictures!

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Anyone who has experienced blood sugar problems understands the importance of maintaining healthy blood sugars.  Simply put: you just feel better.  Some folks take medication to help control their blood sugar, while others rely more upon lifestyle changes.  Regardless of how you decide to manage your blood sugar, it is important to be well educated when it comes to your treatment options, so that you can live a better life.

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The postpartum period begins after the delivery of the baby and ends when the mother’s body has returned as closely as possible to its pre-pregnant state. This period usually lasts six to eight weeks.

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This news article was written with the intent to clarify some of the misunderstandings that might be floating around when it comes to candida and it’s place in illness.  I am not a licensed medical doctor (which may or may not be a good thing, depending on who you are), just someone with a passion for natural medicine.  These are just my thoughts and perspectives; nothing less and nothing more.

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The key to a great sex life is good sexual function, and the natural way to boost sexual health is with the right nutrition.  This article will focus on some of the important nutrients that may be able to help improve your sex life.

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What is MSM?

So what exactly is MSM?  Official MSM is Methylsulfonylmethane.   Quite simply MSM is a food that comes from the ocean, is water soluble, and is not a drug, or a food additive. MSM is the 3rd largest ingredient found in the human body.

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Health care is important issue right now in America.  Why?  The number of Americans without health care is at 47 million.  What has gone wrong with our health care system?  Let’s start by looking at the obvioius problems in our health care system.  Then we can look at other countries and their health care systems for more perspective on this issue.

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Shampoo Recipes

For most shampoo recipes: I generally use castile soap...This is a very pure and mild liquid soap made from olive and coconut oils and is very good for the hair and skin.  Unfortunately any shampoo made by this method will be very runny; I haven’t yet worked out a way to thicken the shampoo.  I keep my shampoo in a plastic bottle; when I need to use it, I squeeze some shampoo into the lid and pour it onto the top of my head.

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