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Health and Wellness at the Green Frugal
With all the hoopla generated by Obamacare and the questionable fate of Medicaid and Medicare, health and wellness is a topic that’s in everybody’s minds. Here at The Green Frugal we are on board with you. Follow along with us as we examine ways to stay healthy and off the sick list.
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Chronic Fatigue Immune Deficiency Syndrome
A debilitating disease that might be transmitted by a virus.
Natural Treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Holistic medicine practitioners offer an alternative cure.
A medical evaluation performed by diagnosis of exclusion.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Diet
Eat a balanced diet along with dietary supplements and avoid some items.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Overview
Pain, fatigue, numbness and tingling, and cognitive dysfunction are symptoms.
How do Low-Carb Diets Work?
Weight loss by restricted carbohydrate intake based on the glycemic index.
Are Seasonal Allergies Giving You a Runny Nose all Year?
Allergic rhinitis affects some 40 million people in the US alone.
Dental Implant Surgery
A permanent tooth replacement procedure; an alternative to bridges and partials.
Body Fat Percentage Guidelines for Males and Females
Weight charts are notoriously subjective and misleading.
Medicinal Herbs with Healing Powers
Holistic treatment of hypertension, cancer, cholesterol, fibromyalgia, and more.
Making frugal toothpaste allows personalizing flavor.
How to Safely Use Herbal Supplements
Botanicals can help with many conditions but are not regulated by the FDA.
Reduce the Effects of Winter and S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
Avoid wintertime depression with these health tips.
The True Cost of Obamacare
Rising medical insurance premiums, higher taxes, and rationed health care.
The 11 Most Common Places for Germs
Bacteria dangerous to children may be lurking where you least expect it.
The 24 Most Common Childhood Illnesses
Croup, respiratory syncytial virus, ear infection, pinkeye, and much, much more.
Eco-Friendly Ways to Eliminate Bedbugs
Blood-sucking parasites are making a comeback in hotels and homes.
Take the 90 Day P90X Challenge
This fitness program will challenge even those who think they’re fit.
Buy the Right Mattress for Single Beds for Maximum Comfort
An important investment for your health and well-being.
Creatine monohydrate, glutamine, chia seeds, and more.
Physical Activities and Sports Should be Encouraged in Growing Children
Nintendo’s Wii Video Game Console Brings Physical Activity to Video Games.
Combat germs with soap and a gel hand sanitizer.
Natural latex is low-VOC and eases low-back pain.
Inexpensive Methods Help You Stay Healthy & Fit
The South Beach Diet, eating healthy, and heading out to the gym.
Getting Cosmetic Surgery Done — is it Really Expensive?
It can be, but avoid trying to save money at “discount” clinics.
Maintaining an Eco-Friendly Oral Hygiene Routine
Green dentistry is beginning to gain traction in the medical community.
Remedies for Gum Disease that Work
Maintain a healthy mouth with natural amendments, flossing, dental visits, and daily brushing.
How Peanut Allergy Affects Children
Anaphylaxis may result from consuming dairy products, nuts, shellfish, and food additives.
The Benefits of Outdoor Wood Furnaces
Residential heaters located outside decrease heating costs, increase efficiency, and lower the impact on the environment.
The Health Risks of Running in the Heat and Humidity
Summertime offers a mixture of joy and pain to runners. Care must be taken, because heat and humidity can be life-threatening.
How to Lose Weight on the South Beach Diet
Eating well for a New Year’s resolution, weight loss, and healthy lifestyle goals.
Healthy Red Blood Cells Need Vitamin B12
A deficiency can also cause loss of weight, nausea, constipation, and fatigue.
Reduce Stress Naturally with a Rose and Honey Milk Bath
Pamper your mind and your skin with essential oils.
3 Herbal Teas for Immune System Support
Try rose hips, oat straw, and echinacea to add vitamins and minerals to your diet and improve health.
Ten Ways to Control or Prevent High Blood Pressure
Hypertension can Lead to Cardiac Disease, Stroke, Diabetes but can be Controlled by Lifestyle and Medication.
Just What is Holistic Medicine?
A Valid Alternative Medical Approach not Always Covered by Healthcare Insurance.
Controlling High Blood Pressure with the RESPeRATE Ultra
Controlled breathing is an optional, natural way to lower hypertension without the side effects of prescription drugs. Medication is a great way to control high blood pressure, and thank goodness we have them, but most varieties bring problems of their own — side effects.
