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5 Surprising Ways to Beat Holiday Stress
Heading into the holidays is usually a whirlwind of activity. But between cooking, cleaning, shopping, and getting ready for guests, the demands of the holiday season can leave you feeling...
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Why Probiotics are Good for Acne
Has your dermatologist prescribed a topical or oral antibiotic to help clear your acne? Along with benzyl peroxide and retinoids, antibiotics remain the front line of treatment for acne in...
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9 Must-Have Nutrients for Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails
Shiny hair, radiant skin, and strong nails are hallmarks of youth and beauty. But no matter your age, if you aren’t getting the nutrients you need, your appearance will be...
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The Fiber 4-1-1: What It Does, Why You Should Eat It & How to Get More in Your Diet
A good diet starts with including foods that are rich in nutrients, vitamins and fiber. Women should be consuming about 25 grams of fiber per day and men should be...
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Recipe: Chocolate Superfood Smoothie
Do the words "chocolate" and "spinach" sound like two you'd rather not mix? Not anymore. This quick and easy superfood smoothie will satisfy your chocolate fix, deliver a heaping helping...
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3 Reasons to Get a Tummy Tuck With a Hysterectomy
It might surprise you to learn that hysterectomies are the second most common surgery among women in the United States. And with obesity ever on the rise, many of the...
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How Much Liposuction is Safe?
When it comes to getting rid of body fat, liposuction is considered the closest thing we have to instant gratification. After all, you’re permanently removing fat cells from your body!...
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How Your Favorite Beverage Could be Messing with Your Weight
You avoid sugar sweetened beverages because you know that by drinking them you’ll pack on the pounds. But, did you know that sipping a Skinny Margarita is actually worse for...
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5 Ways Protein Helps You Lose Weight & Keep it Off
Successfully losing weight means that you’re going to need to cut back on calories. But, in doing so, the challenge is to keep hunger pangs at bay. This is where...
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Having Surgery? Why You Need to Bring Your I-Phone
Are you anxious about an upcoming surgery? Is there anything you can do to reduce post-operative pain and improve the overall surgical experience? Just listen to your fave play list...
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Diet vs. Exercise? Which is Better for Weight Loss?
Yvette La-Garde Director of Education, VitaMedica It was hard not to miss the barrage of articles this past week including one in the New York Times critiquing Coca-Cola’s solution to...
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Eat More of this Spice to Live Longer
Yvette La-GardeWell Blog Editor, VitaMedica Each day, we are reminded to adopt healthy dietary and lifestyle habits to extend our health span. But, what about extending our lifespan? Is there...
