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Recent Learning ArticlesValerianWHAT IT IS/BENEFITS: Extracted from the dried roots and stems of a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. Found in teas and tinctures. Relieves insomnia... Fo-tiAlso known as he-shou-wu, fo-ti is made from the starchy roots of a woody vine and is a common ingredient in many Chinese tonic formulas... Hooked on tonicsFor more than 3,000 years, Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners have used tonics to create balance by counteracting deficiencies or blockages, and... NiacinWHAT IT IS: Also known as vitamin B3, niacin is found in nuts, eggs, fish, dairy, poultry, legumes, and enriched cereals... A new way to get your vitaminsFruits and Vegetables packed with vitamins, and how to sneak it into your diet... Omega-3s 101Omega-3 fatty acids Some fats are bad for your heart, but not omega-3s. These essential fatty acids keep cholesterol levels low, decrease blood pressure,... Healthy living 101: Vitamin CAbundant in many fruits and vegetables, vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a potent antioxidant that helps heal wounds; boosts the immune system; and is crucial... Organic dairy 101Milk does a body good, but organic milk might do it better. In addition to coming from happier cows (they're given access to fresh air and pastures),... Yoga 101: What To WearYoga 101: What To Wear Finally, after years of contemplation, you've signed up for yoga. But what to wear? The Lycra tights from your aerobics days or... Vitamin & Mineral GlossaryMicronutrients are the nutrients needed by the body in small amounts as compared with macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates and fats). They include... |
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