January 2015

Dehydration - protect your child

Dehydration can lead to serious health problems. We explain how to assess whether your child is in danger and what you can do about it.
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Fight disease with functional foods

You've heard of probiotics, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. But have you heard of "functional foods"? In essence, they form part of the same concept: one of foods and food components that help to prevent and fight disease.
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The science of stretching

What happens to the muscle when you stretch? Are there different ways of stretching? A biokineticist writes. Flexibility is defined by Gummerson as "the absolute range of movement in a joint or series of joints that is attainable in a momentary effort with the help of a partner or a piece of equipment." This definition tells us that flexibility is not something general but is specific to a particular joint or set of joints. In other words, it is a myth that some people are innately flexible throughout their entire body.
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Where complementary therapy fits in

Taking care of your body in the relaxed, calm way characteristic of complementary medicine can be refreshing. But how does it fit into the conventional medicine picture?
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Walk your way to fitness

It's easy to walk. You just put one foot in front of the other and there you go. But it is an effective way of getting some exercise - and there's a right way to do it. Walking really is a painless and effective way of getting some good, daily exercise.
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