According to a new study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, acupuncture may relieve shoulder pain after a stroke.

Acupuncture is the practice of inserting needles into specific points along the body as a means to relieve pain & treat disease.

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There is interesting information out there about yeast infections.. much of it is not very reliable & most diet changes can help prevent yeast infections.
Here's why:

New research has found that the use of certain antibiotics may put children at higher risk for developing bowel diseases.

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Most people know that grapefruit and grapefruit juice can interfere with medications, but did you know that you might have to wait as long as 24 to 48 hours before taking a drug after having the fruit?

Grapefruit inhibits the important intestinal enzyme CYP3A4, which is needed to break down many medicines properly.

The annual Probiotics Symposium was held at the fabulous Solamar Hotel downtown San Diego Sept 21-22 2012. It was great venue. The hotel provided healthy meals and excellent service.

The first presenter was Ingrid Kohlstadt, MD who spoke about the systemic manifestations of gastrointestinal dysbiosis.

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Vitamin D , also known as ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3 and alfacalcido, is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus. Having the right amount of vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus is important for building and keeping strong bones.

According to preliminary findings of a study conducted in Wisconsin, exercise or meditation may lower the rate, length and severity of the flu or common cold. The randomized controlled trial suggests preventing the common cold may not just be limited to practices such as frequent hand shaking or covering the mouth when sneezing or coughing.

For the one in six Americans who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other similar digestive issues, relief could come from an unexpected source: meditation.

Walk into just about any store these days, and you're likely to come across at least a handful of products with some sort of eco-seal. The logos are on food, cleaning products, paint—even soccer balls and T-shirts! And while it's great that companies are taking steps to be greener, sometimes it can be hard to tell what a logo actually means. To help, here's the lowdown on some of the most common seals you'll see on shelves.