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Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Holistic Health

A person practicing holistic health care takes into account not just their bodily but also their psychological, social, and spiritual well-being. When it comes to healing individuals, communities, and the planet as a whole, holistic medicine takes a multidisciplinary approach, including elements from many faiths and civilizations.
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Nutrition News: Protein

At the 2023 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting (ACSM; acsm.org), more than 3,000 sports medicine professionals and researchers from around the globe gathered to share knowledge. Several sports nutrition presentations offered updates that might be of interest you.
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Eggs: Unscrambling the Confusion

When it comes to eating eggs, nutrition advice has changed. In 1968, the American Heart Association (AHA) recommended Americans consume no more than three whole egg per week. The  belief was eating cholesterol-rich egg yolks would elevate cholesterol in the blood, which would increase one’s risk for clogging arteries, developing cardiovascular disease, and having a heart attack or stroke.
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Top Health Tips You May Find Very Useful

In our fast-paced lives, it's easy to overlook the importance of health until it becomes an issue. However, maintaining good health is crucial for our overall well-being and quality of life. From physical fitness to mental well-being, every aspect of health plays a vital role in our daily lives.
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Runners, Iron & Anemia

Many of today's runners are eating little or no red meat (such as beef, lamb), which is one of the best sources of dietary iron. These athletes—in particular, dieting runners who eat less food overall—are simultaneously consuming less iron. Iron is a mineral found in the hemoglobin molecule inside red blood cells. It helps transport oxygen from your lungs to your muscles. 
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Increase Your Body’s Mobility & Get Rid of the Pain with These Tips

Mobility is the key that unlocks life's door to freedom of movement. Yet, all too often, we find ourselves with creaky joints, tight muscles, and aches where we never used to have them. In the wisdom of years gone by, elders referred to this as becoming "stiff," an insidious phenomenon that not only restricts the range of motion but also heralds the onset of chronic pain and, in extreme cases, debilitation.
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Nutrition Advice: Does one-size-fit-all?

Most nutrition advice is targeted to the average American: Don't drink fruit juice. Eat less sugar. Stay away from pasta. Take the saltshaker off the table. Does this same advice pertain to runners? Sometimes, yes. Sometimes, no.
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The 5-Minute Mobility Routine

Certain healthy habits — like brushing your teeth — are second nature. Other good-for-you things — like mobility training — may take a more conscious effort to build into your daily routine.
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