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Random Things to Know About Health & Wellness
Monday, 12 Jul, 2010 – 8:19 | No Comment
Random Things to Know About Health & Wellness

I have been writing for Liberty Monthly for a year and half. In that time, I have amassed a small collection of odd facts and interesting tidbits that never seemed to fit into any of …

Secrets to Sleep
Wednesday, 31 Mar, 2010 – 11:30 | No Comment
Secrets to Sleep

Getting a good night’s sleep can be a challenge for many of us. Surveys conducted by the National Sleep Foundation reveal that at least 40 million Americans suffer from over 70 different sleep disorders and …

Love May be Just a Simple Chemical Reaction
Friday, 12 Feb, 2010 – 12:29 | One Comment
Love May be Just a Simple Chemical Reaction

by Karri Emly
Love is a many splendored thing. Love is a friendship set on fire. Love is a battlefield. Love may be the result of a cocktail of chemicals in the body, according to some …

An A-to-Z Guide to Nutritional Supplements
Sunday, 31 Jan, 2010 – 12:38 | 4 Comments
An A-to-Z Guide to Nutritional Supplements

Nutritional supplements can help treat vitamin or mineral deficiencies, help build the immune system and protect against some illnesses, and can aid in the treatment of some ongoing medical conditions. Always consult with your health …

Be Mindful of the Dangers of Food Allergies
Monday, 14 Dec, 2009 – 9:19 | No Comment
Be Mindful of the Dangers of Food Allergies

By Karri Emly
More than 12 million Americans, or one in 25 people, have food allergies, according to The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN). This figure continues to grow each year, and represents a two-fold …

Our Modern Day Feast Contains Some Surprises
Tuesday, 17 Nov, 2009 – 13:00 | No Comment
Our Modern Day Feast Contains Some Surprises

In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast which is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the American colonies, according to Kathleen Curtin, food historian …

Avoid Being Haunted by Bad Health Habits
Monday, 19 Oct, 2009 – 9:04 | No Comment
Avoid Being Haunted by Bad Health Habits

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America and is the major cause of disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Coronary heart disease can lead to heart attack. Every year …

How to achieve eco-friendly health and wellness
Friday, 18 Sep, 2009 – 9:11 | No Comment
How to achieve eco-friendly health and wellness

There are many ways to live a green life, from driving an eco-friendly car to wearing clothing made from natural fibers to switching from conventional batteries to rechargeable ones. Did you ever think about your …

Getting Everyone Ready for the New School Year
Tuesday, 11 Aug, 2009 – 13:43 | One Comment
Getting Everyone Ready for the New School Year

Submitted by Karri Emly
Summer is winding to a close, and a new school year is quickly approaching. Here are some tips for students, their families, and members of the community to help make this new …

Sunscreen: An Essential Ingredient of Summer
Friday, 17 Jul, 2009 – 10:33 | 2 Comments
Sunscreen: An Essential Ingredient of Summer

Several men are credited with the invention of sunscreen. Milton Blake, a South Australian chemist, experimented unsuccessfully with creating a sunburn cream. The founder of L’Oreal, chemist Eugene Schueller, found success in creating a sunscreen …