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Wellness

Self-Care With Essential Oils

The mountain scenery of the northern Italian Alps was superlative, but the hiking was strenuous. Then came more walking through ancient alleyways and world-class museums

Healing Inflammation

Inflammation. It’s a buzzword we keep hearing. From seasonal allergies to indigestion to autoimmune conditions—even cancer—inflammation in the body is often blamed as the culprit.

Circling the Wagons

Going through major life-disrupting events is, of course, an unavoidable part of the human condition. Illness, the death of a loved one, a natural disaster,

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Food as Medicine

The next time you fill a prescription, your doctor might send you to the farmers market or produce aisle rather than the pharmacy. Increasingly, physicians

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GMOs: A Question of Food Democracy

It’s nearly impossible to escape the ongoing genetically modified organism (GMO) debate. While many hold the strong opinion that genetically engineered (GE) foods are unsafe,

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Facing Facts

For a healthy and youthful appearance, there is no substitute for beautiful skin. A flawless complexion, all by itself, can make you look many years