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How To Not Get Common Upper Respiratory Infections

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The New York Times just published an article demonstrating that gargling with salt water can significantly reduce your risk of catching a cold or the flu. Who knew?? So simple... very low risk and costs less than pennies.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/
09/28/health/28real.html

Good health to all!

- Submitted by HEALTHY-BEAR 10/1/2010 in Staying Healthy | 1 Comments

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"D" For Defense - Take Vit D To Combat The Flu!

RealAge.com advises that a study carried out over the Fall and Winter of 2009-2010 revealed that those that took Vitamin D supplements and thus had higher levels of D in their systems were half as likely to catch the flu bug or any other viral infection of the respiratory tract. And if any in the high-D group did get sick, they were out of commission for fewer days than those who had lower Vitamin D levels in their systems.

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Researchers weren't sure why D helps, but it could be that the nutrient's inflammation-suppressing powers help reduce the severity of infections. And of course it helps to live a healthy lifestyle and wash hands frequently.

- Submitted by EDWARDS1411 10/1/2010 | 2 Comments | View Secret

lime

i put fresh lime in my water..
The health benefits of lime include scurvy, digestion, constipation, eye care, piles, peptic ulcer, respiratory disorders, gout, gums, weight loss, skin care, urinary disorders,

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http://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/health-benefits-of-lime.html

- Submitted by ACLUBB5 10/1/2010 | 2 Comments | View Secret

park as far as possible

when i go to the large shopping centers or the mall,i park all the way to the end of the parking lot....daytime only!!

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not only am i getting extra steps im getting exercise doing my grocery shopping,bending,reaching,lifting,stooping!

- Submitted by SUECHRIS50 10/1/2010 | 1 Comments | View Secret

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