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Christine has written articles on most health-related topics, including traditional medicine, alternative and naturopathic and natural treatments, wellness, medical marijuana, diets and fitness.

7 Awesome Uses for Lemon

Lemons are wonderful for use in all sort of recipes, from fish sauces to lemonade to lemon meringue pie. What many people do not realize, however, is that lemons are also good for a whole array of things around the… 0 Shares |

7 Foods to Increase Your Iron Intake

Anemia is a common and often undiagnosed problem – especially among women – which can cause fatigue, weakness and even more serious long-term health problems if it is left untreated. However, a simple blood test at the doctor’s office can… 0 Shares |

6 Strange Hangover Remedies from Around the World

Drinking it a cultural constant, and unfortunately so are hangovers. Around the world, different nations have come up with very different ways to help mitigate the after-effects of a night on the town, and the local cures can range from… 0 Shares |

6 Simple Ways to Improve Your Liver Functioning

The liver is enormously important to the body, but many people do not realize just how essential it is until something goes wrong. Its most important function is act as one of the body’s filters to help remove toxins such… 0 Shares |

6 Hidden Health Hazards in the Home

When many people think about home safety, things like security systems and fire alarms generally spring to mind. However, there are other, less obvious dangers around the home that can be hazardous to health, particularly if children, elders or pets… 0 Shares |

6 Herbs That Can Heal You Better Than Medicine

More and more frequently nowadays, people are turning to herbal therapies to treat a number of health problems. Herbals therapies can prove particularly useful for treating the chronic conditions that are sometimes difficult to manage with traditional medical techniques. Below… 0 Shares |

6 Fresh Foods You Should Not Refrigerate after Opening

“Refrigerate After Opening” is a common instruction on the labels of many products. For meat and dairy-based goods, for instance, the reason for storage in a cold place is obvious. For some foods, however, refrigeration is not necessary. Even worse,… 0 Shares |

6 Foods That Contain Bad Fat

A lot has been in the news recently about what is termed “trans fat” and about the health problems that they can cause, especially if consumed on a regular basis. They problem with this kind of fat is that it… 0 Shares |

5 Ways to Score Lower Cholesterol

High cholesterol is a bane for many Americans, and it is no wonder that statin drugs which help to lower these levels are some of the most frequently used prescriptions in the country. However, long-term use of them can result… 0 Shares |

5 Reasons You Need to Detox

Most people simply do not take the time to care for themselves, and a combination of a sedentary lifestyle, poor nutrition and hydration, lack of sleep and too much stress can really take their toll. A detox program can help… 0 Shares |