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Fun Facts About the Human Body

 - by James Lovette-Black PhD
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Here’s a dynamite infographic from a pal. Although it has a commercial ad at the bottom, it is well-referenced and eye-opening. The designers have a sense of humor, too. Enjoy!

Everybody's Got a Body
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Wellness Digest for Heart and Brain Health

 - by James Lovette-Black PhD
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Covering health and wellness matters from the use of tai chi in fibromyalgia to phytonutrients that fight oxidative stress, here are several articles for enhancing one’s health, wellness, and quality of life.
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Tai Chi Reported to Ease Fibromyalgia: 50% of observed research participants showed substantial improvement with no adverse effects and recommendation is to study the use of tai chi in larger groups of people with fibro and to study its use in chronic pain conditions

Omega-3 Shows Benefits Against Oxidative Stress: generates reduction in cardiovascular disease and promotes optimal heart function


Vitamin D May Protect Against Crohn’s Disease: important news for those with Crohn’s disease and for siblings who do not have it; previous resource regarding Vitamin D deficiency and the use of sunshine is here

Capsaicin Weight-loss Mechanism Suggestedcapsaicin is the active compound in hot peppers that produces the chemical changes associated with heat and this compound appears to reduce caloric absorption in the gut, reduces fat tissue, cranks up the metabolism and burns calories more efficiently, and lowers lipid levels, generating weight loss


Sense of Touch Affects Our World View: Study Shows Link Between Sense of Touch and the Decisions People Make

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