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    What is hot yoga?

    Hot yoga, also known as Bikram yoga, is an intense form of yoga performed in a heated studio.

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    Mindfulness exercises

    Engaging with the world around you can lower your stress. Here's how to practice mindfulness meditation.

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    Detox foot pads: Do they really work?

    Do detox foot pads really draw toxins out of your body while you sleep?

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    Do infrared saunas have any health benefits?

    How is an infrared sauna different from a traditional sauna? Light provides the heat.

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    Colloidal silver supplements: Are they safe?

    Colloidal silver supplements are often promoted as cure-alls, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking. Side effects range from change in skin color to organ damage.

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    Kombucha tea: Does it have health benefits?

    Does kombucha tea live up to its reputation as a health tonic?

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    What is reflexology?

    Reflexology is gaining popularity as a stress reliever, but does it work?

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    Candida cleanse diet: What does it treat?

    Candida cleanse diets that replace processed food with fresh foods improve health but don't necessarily stop yeast overgrowth.

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    Colon cleansing: Is it helpful or harmful?

    Get the facts before trying this technique that's popular among some alternative medicine practitioners who claim it has numerous health benefits.

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    Herbal supplements and heart medicines may not mix

    Some herbal supplements can have dangerous interactions with heart medications.

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