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Mindfulness exercises
Engaging with the world around you can lower your stress. Here's how to practice mindfulness meditation.
Kombucha tea: Does it have health benefits?
Does kombucha tea live up to its reputation as a health tonic?
Joint pain
Pain in a joint can be a symptom of many illnesses. Most often it's caused by some type of arthritis.
High blood pressure in children
Children can develop high blood pressure for the same reasons adults do — excess weight, poor nutrition and lack of exercise.
Herbal supplements and heart medicines may not mix
Some herbal supplements can have dangerous interactions with heart medications.
Does prickly pear cactus have health benefits?
Have you heard about prickly pear cactus? Find out about some surprising health benefits of this versatile plant.
Do infrared saunas have any health benefits?
How is an infrared sauna different from a traditional sauna? Light provides the heat.
Diarrhea
Diarrhea: Symptom — Overview covers definition, causes of acute and chronic diarrhea.
Detox foot pads: Do they really work?
Do detox foot pads really draw toxins out of your body while you sleep?
Colon cleansing: Is it helpful or harmful?
Get the facts before you try this technique that's popular among some people who practice alternative medicine, who claim it has many health benefits.