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Woman's feet on a scale.Monday, April 30, 2012

Because it affects virtually every organ in our bodies, the thyroid gland can be linked to modest changes in body weight and energy levels.

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Four bottles of cooking oil.Monday, April 23, 2012

Fats are essential to our diets (so you can't cut them out entirely). But you can make sure you're putting the right kind into your body.

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Woman stretching and touching her toes.Monday, April 16, 2012

Daily exercise and these dietary choices can help reduce some of the symptoms linked to PMS.

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Woman and child putting dishes in dishwasher.Monday, April 9, 2012

If you can't find a detergent that's tough on your dishes yet gentle on the environment, try this recipe for homemade dishwasher detergent.

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Person reading instant soup nutritional label.Monday, April 2, 2012

Watching your diet and exercising are easy ways to start making changes to improve your heart health.

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Woman eating salad.Monday, March 26, 2012

Taking care of your teeth and gums goes well beyond just brushing and flossing every day.

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Bowl of yogurtMonday, March 19, 2012

Keeping close tabs on your diet is one of the easiest ways to manage symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

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Bulk bins at a market.Monday, March 12, 2012

Many packaged foods travel across the globe several times before they finally reach your pantry.

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A variety of supplement capsules and pills on a table.Monday, March 5, 2012

Are you getting your money's worth from your supplement? Make sure the manufacturer is ensuring a high-quality product by following these practices.

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Thimbleberries on a leaf.Monday, February 27, 2012

To find locally grown food in the Northwest, all you really have to do is take a walk in the woods.

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