Mixed Bag contains 204 articles
Choosing A Proper Doctor For Your Child
Categories: Mixed Bag

Let's face it: raising a child is not easy. Being a mum or a dad carries a lot of responsibilities and requires a great deal of attention to all the details, regarding your little ones. And sometimes it can just become overwhelming, which is why you need a reliable and confident person by your side to [...]

ADHD And Brain Training – Looking At New Discoveries
Categories: Brain Training

ADHD and brain training? You must be joking! Well, believe it or not, the Canadian health authorities cover this type of treatment, called the ALERT system under their national health scheme. You can actually get a prescription from your health provider there, if you opt for this type of treatment. Let us go back and [...]

Boosting Your Health From the Inside Out: Your Blood Count and How to Nurture It
Categories: Mixed Bag, Wellness

Believe it or not, your blood doesn't have the same function as oil in a car engine: just rolling through you and keeping you lubricated! Your blood does a ton of extremely important things and is comprised of several different types of substances. Most people don't think that it's very important to be cognizant of [...]

Which Method of Muscle Testing Is The Most Effective?
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Muscle testing is often equated with Applied Kinesiology; however, they are not the same. Applied Kinesiology is an interdisciplinary approach to health care that uses several methods to assess problems as well as treatments. Muscle testing is one of those methods and is noninvasive as compared to a laboratory test, MRI, or x-ray. Muscle testing [...]

Does Meditative Music Really Work?
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For many people, it might seem as though modern musical and digital technology does not compare well with the ancient Indian spiritual practice of meditation. However, they couldn’t be more wrong, as more and more people are beginning to make good use of meditative music to help them on their journey towards inner peace and [...]

8 Gluten-Free Kids Lunch and Snack Ideas
Categories: Kids

A lot of kids are allergic to gluten. Here are some quick lunch and snack ideas that are easy to prepare and gluten free also. 1. Almonds Almonds make for a healthy protein-packed snack. Just a handful will give your child something fun to crunch between meals! 2. Corn Chips and Salsa Corn chips and [...]

Is the Telomerase Enzyme the True “Fountain of Youth”?
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According to legend, Ponce de Leon discovered the fountain of youth over 500 years ago. Since that time, people have searched for magic potions to maintain health and youth. Especially popular with the baby boom generation, this quest has included everything from scams to scientific breakthroughs. Let’s take a look deep inside of our cells [...]

Caution: The Dangers Of Barefoot Running
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It's not uncommon to see new trends come and go in sports, and distance running is not alone. Thanks in large part to Chris McDougall's sensational book "Born To Run" and the development of "barefoot running shoes" such as Vibram Five Fingers, the barefoot running craze has swept the nation and has gained a number [...]

6 Health Benefits Of Apple Cider Vinegar
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In recent years, more and more people are discovering that vitamins and natural medicines can help treat and prevent health problems in a safe and all natural way. From daily dietary supplements to natural medicines that combat sickness, there are a variety of different all natural products that are said to contain many positive health [...]

Is The Kitchen Aid Mixer The Best Mixer For Me?
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Our guest author today has some timely advice if you're interested in a stand mixer. There are so many choices it's often overwhelming.   There is no name more trusted in the kitchen than Kitchen Aid.  For generations, home cooks have been mixing up recipes like the professionals with Kitchen Aid's line of equipment.  The Kitchen Aid [...]