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Hemp, The Other Good-For-You Fiber

Strong, durable and easy to grow sustainably, hemp is ideal for green homes.

Detox with Clean Eating

From juice fasts to colon-cleanse formulas, options abound for those looking to start spring with a clean slate and improve overall health. Deborah Straub, a nutritionist at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, who emphasizes integrative medicine, encourages another alternative: “clean eating.” Aiming for 8 to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day could help protect [...]

Play it Safe with Supplements

Knowing which supplements to take—and how—is essential.

Cleanse with Care

Before you undertake a spring detox, prepare to give yourself extra TLC.

Expand Your Cultural Horizons

TRAVAASA HANA Maui, Hawaii The former Hotel Hana–Maui, in the tiny, traditional town of Hana on Maui’s secluded eastern shore, is a low-key resort that offers a wide array of enriching activities led by cultural guides. Learn how to hula (it’s trickier than it looks, but fun to try), make your own fresh-flower leis or [...]

Healthy Heart

The statistics are alarming: An American has a coronary event (often a heart attack) every 25 seconds, and about one American dies from heart-related problems every minute, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Prevention is [...]

Healthy Snacks Matter

Choose healthy, delicious products to make those nibbles count. Dr. Kracker Snackers 6 ounces, $3.49; drkracker.com These certified-organic whole-grain, seedenriched crispbread crackers are high in protein and fiber. Available in Klassic 3 Seed (topped with flax, sunflower and sesame seeds), Pumpkin Seed with Toasted Cheddar Cheese and Seedlander. 479 Popcorn 12 1-ounce pouches, $19; [...]

Fuel Up for Fitness

Golden Door Spa nutrition adviser Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, RD, a doctor of public health and registered dietitian in San Diego and author of The SuperFoods Rx Diet (Rodale), offers the following tips for fueling and refueling. • 2-4 hours before a workout: Eat a light meal of quality carbs, lean protein and a little fat: [...]

An Ounce of (Pritikin) Prevention

At last, some good news about the cost of health care. Thanks to a groundbreaking decision, Medicare now reimburses eligible beneﬁciaries for intensive cardiac rehabilitation (ICR) at the Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa in Miami, Fla. Medicare will pay for the intensive diet and exercise program for individuals with history or risk of cardiovascular events. [...]

A Stocking Stuffer to Smile About

Vermont Soap’s Certiﬁed Organic Toothbrush Sanitizer, a patent-pending formula of certiﬁed organic alcohol and a blend of spearmint and essential oils, kills more than one trillion germs when sprayed on your toothbrush, dentures and bridgework, according to Vermont Soap Founder Larry Plesent. Fewer germs means less likelihood of tooth decay and gum disease. Free of [...]

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