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Hydrotherapy: Different Types, Benefits, and Precautions

Hydrotherapy is the practice of using water with the intent of benefiting health. There are several types of hydrotherapy that each have an advantage based on your needs. Treatments can be as…

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CBD Oil: Benefits, Dosage, Side Effects & Science

Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of many active cannabinoids found in the Cannabis sativa plant. It’s sold as a herbal extract in many health food and supplement stores though its legal status is…

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Intermittent Hypoxic Training (IHT): Holding Your Breath for Better Health

INTERMITTENT HYPOXIC TRAINING (IHT) involves exposing the body to low-oxygen states in such a way to provide health benefits; be those cognitive, athletic, or something else. I use a simplified version of…

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Masala Chai: A Curious Spice-Infused Black Tea

Masala Chai is a blended tea named after the Hindi word for tea (chai) that contains Black Tea, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, and black pepper. This tea is traditionally steeped with…

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Iodine: Benefits, Dosage, Foods & Signs of Deficiency

IODINE IS A MINERAL found naturally in soil and water and can be found in many foods such as fish, milk, and cheese. Most table salt is fortified with additional iodine—called iodized salts—but…