Entries by Meghan Telpner
Meghan has written many articles about health subjects as a journalist and as a freelance writer. As a reporter, she often covered hospital and clinic events/news and wrote news and features about health topics relevant to people in the community.
Cancer remains of great concern to those who are interested in maintaining good health – and with excellent reason. According to the American Cancer Society, this disease is still on the “top 10” list of American causes of death and,…
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Lemons and lemon water have received a lot of coverage in the media and on the variety of natural health blogs and websites in recent times. This is because more evidence in coming to light that consuming water with fresh…
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People who are aware of natural health principles know that botanical essential oils – especially those based on herbs are among the most health-promoting substances on the planet, able to do everything from fighting off bacterial infections in wounds to…
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People who are serious about their health know that the best way to keep the body free from illness and disease is to live a life which supports strong immune system function – exercising, eating right, and managing their stress.…
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Maca is one of the lesser-known members of the cruciferous family (which includes broccoli, kale, cabbage and others) and is a high-altitude plant which grows in the mountainous regions of Peru. It has been consumed for its health benefits by…
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There are many ways in which chronic stress damages the body. One of the most significant ways is the raising of cortisol levels. Cortisol, actually dubbed “the stress hormone”, stimulates the classic “fight or flight” response, putting stress on your…
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Chances are, unless you shop regularly at health food stores, that you have never even heard of kombucha before. However, this fermented drink based on cane sugar and black tea, is incredibly healthy for you. It contains a variety of…
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Vitamin B12 deficiency is one of the most common of all vitamin deficiencies. This is unfortunate, since B12 is actually one of the largest and most complex of all the vitamins and is needed by the body for such a…
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The kidneys play an incredibly important role in the health of the body, constantly straining impurities from the blood and excreting that waste through the bladder whenever a person urinates. Along with the liver, the kidneys are the main mechanism…
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Type 2 diabetes is a serious chronic condition which affects approximately 8.3% of the population in the United States. That number is only projected to rise due to the fact that over 25 million people a year get newly diagnosed…
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