Erin Kennedy

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Mother’s Day may be coming up this weekend, but according to Lucille O’Neal, mother of basketball player Shaquille O’Neal, mothers should be celebrated throughout the year. “I would consider ...

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Rich pasta dishes, lots of bread and cheesy pizzas topped with meats are often the most popular dishes at Italian restaurants in America. With such high-calorie meals it is a curiosity how Italy ...

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Dance can serve as a form of exercise or recreational activity. But some studies show that dance can even help treat mental conditions, overall health and some chronic illnesses. Dance or ...

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Everyone has different eating habits, but in the United States, it is common to follow a meal plan consisting of a light or skipped breakfast, small lunch and large dinner. Although this has ...

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Tea had been consumed for thousands of years. Not only can tea be a tasty drink, but it also has many health benefits ranging from mental health, heart health, maintaining a healthy weight, ...

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When it comes to beauty around the world, beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder. In America, a slender body, blonde hair and perfect complexion may be considered the stereotypical ...

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The world is filled with a variety of sounds. While some noises may produce joy and happiness, others may generate contrasting emotions such as sadness and anger. The impact of sound is ...

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The obesity epidemic may be a worldwide issue, but according to WebMD.com, Japan’s obesity rate of 3 percent is the lowest in the industrialized world. Many researchers claim that Japan’s obesity ...

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Based on the teachings of Buddha, Tibetan medicine focuses on the beliefs that all feelings and perceptions of the universe begin in the mind and optimal health only occurs when all energies of ...

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Few medical treatments can be traced back hundreds of thousands of years ago, but gemstone therapy is based on the Earth’s formation. All items on the Earth are composed of energies. According to ...

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Besides being close in location, the Middle East and Mediterranean also share similar cuisines which are known to be some of the healthiest in the world. According to livestrong.com, the Middle ...

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Throughout Africa, there are more traditional healers than trained medical practitioners, according to the book Healing Traditions: African Medicine, Cultural Exchange, and Competition in South ...

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When a disease or other medical condition arises, various treatments such as taking antibiotics, performing surgery or giving chemotherapy can serve as forms of treatment. But the holistic health ...

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Dating back over 5,000 years, Ayurveda is one of the oldest forms of medicine in the world. However, the holistic health practice is far from remaining in ancient times. Ayurvedic medicine exists ...

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In the Western world, people often go on diets with the intention to lose excess weight. Fad diets may help dieters drop pounds initially, but weight is usually gained back later in life or when ...

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In Mexican American communities, healthcare reaches beyond curing an illness and treating a patient. Mexican folk medicine dates back to the ancient Aztecs and is rooted within the Mexican culture ...

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Chemotherapy and consuming prescribed medications serve as accepted treatment methods for harmful diseases in the Western world, but medical practices of other cultures can also be helpful to ...

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Diseases such as cancer, diabetes and depression may be illnesses dealt with often today, but according to medicinenet.com, gout is one of the most common and documented medical conditions in ...

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The Internet, TV, social media and other technologies may have advanced society, but they have also created many disadvantages. As electronics become more prominent, many Americans spend less time ...

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Beauty regimens, whether they be applying makeup, styling hair, putting on nail polish or caring for skin, can give women confidence and a radiant appearance. However, they can also work against ...

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We’ve all heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” Studies over the last few year have uncovered the truth behind the expression. Besides improving one’s well-being, certain foods in a diet ...

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With each transition from one season to the next comes changes in weather, clothing and activities. Although many look forward to the new elements associated with seasons, not all changes are ...

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It seems as though everyone is in a rush these days. Whether someone is a working mom balancing a job and kids or a college student studying for classes while being involved in extracurricular ...

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The look of “natural” hair may currently be a popular trend, but ironically, the steps to achieving a free-flowing hairstyle are often anything but natural. Some people may simply leave hair in ...

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Wrinkles. Age spots. Skin cancer. Sun exposure is often the culprit of these harmful and/or unwanted side effects. Fear of contracting unhealthy symptoms causes many people to avoid the sun. Even ...

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For most women, washing and cleansing the face is an everyday necessity. In today’s beauty market, it is no surprise that facial cleansing is such a highly-valued routine. Skin care lines produce ...