by Becky Coffield — The thyroid is probably the most overlooked, improperly diagnosed gland in the human body. This small, butterfly-shaped gland residing in the throat is one in a family of glands called the endocrine system. Its functioning is extremely intricate — and crucial to the health and well-being of a person. Yet it […]
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Health updates: cold temperatures and fructose
February 27, 2012
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The following is new information on temperatures and sleeping, and fructose and human metabolism. Do cold temperatures improve sleep? A growing number of studies are finding that temperature regulation plays a role in many cases of chronic insomnia. Studies have found that, in general, the optimal temperature for sleep is quite cool, around 60 to […]
Green is just common sense
February 25, 2012
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by Dana W. Ball — I am not terribly fond of the term “green” as a moniker for the most recent cultural phenomena — which could, more correctly, be described as a paradigm shift in the way we perceive and employ sustainable technologies, renewable materials and energy resources. We previously attempted to adopt a green […]
August 24, 2012
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