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Both vitamin C and sodium bicarbonate are touted as cancer cures by vendors preying on desperate patients. Some websites urge that they be used in combination, ignoring the fact that sodium bicarbonate destroys vitamin C. Other websites extol them as inexpensive cures while simultaneously advocating dubious regimens costing hundreds of dollars. While sodium bicarbonate and vitamin C have a place in sensible health care regimens, don’t fall for far-fetched claims that are not based on sound evidence....

A man at his desk does a neck turn exercise. Image Credit: endopack/iStock/Getty Images The bundle of nerves that exits the top of the spinal cord extends through the neck, where they branch off and rejoin to form the ulnar and median nerves of the arm and hand. The nerves send messages to the brain to initiate movement and feeling in the muscles and skin. Nerve damage at any point in the network of nerves can cause symptoms at other points, including numbness, loss of strength, tingling and pain....

Chair pose in your chair? You bet! Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages You don’t always have to take a lengthy movement break when you’re busy at the office or seated on a long plane ride. And you don’t have to roll out your mat and put on a pair of colorful leggings to practice yoga. There are several poses you can do sitting in a chair! And the benefits are more than just a mental break from your to-do list....

Get ready for sound sleep and shop the best Labor Day mattress sales this weekend. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative It’s hard to get a solid snooze if your sleep setup is lacking. Indeed, a comfortable, supportive (and sometimes temperature-controlled) mattress is the key to good rest. And there’s no better time time to level up your bed than right now during these ongoing Labor Day mattress sales. Advertisement Below, browse discounted mattresses that suit every kind of snoozer, and get ready to get sleepy....

1 of 22 Overview You've probably heard loads of exercise advice over the years, some of it likely conflicting from various trainers, TV shows and gym buddies. To clear things up, we sought out top fitness experts to get their take. We asked them for game-changing tips and proven difference makers shown to keep your body safe while burning fat and building muscle. Here are their top 20 tips. Image Credit: Photodisc...

Following a laparoscopy, you may be able to eat ice pops right away, but hold off on fresh citrus till you've transitioned to a regular diet. Image Credit: Flavia Morlachetti/Moment Open/GettyImages Knowing what to expect after a laparoscopy helps ease potential anxiety. During a laparoscopic procedure, a camera-like instrument is placed through an incision in the abdominal wall to examine organs or to assist with surgery. Numerous procedures are done in this manner, including surgeries on the digestive system and female reproductive organs....

Animal products offer you the best way to get vitamin B12. Image Credit: La_vanda/iStock/GettyImages Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, plays an important role in your body. Plants don’t have cobalamin, so vegetarians, specifically those who follow a vegan diet, may take a B12 supplement. Fortified milk substitutes also provide B12 and can help you meet your needs. Still, eating meat and fish is the best way to up your intake of this important vitamin....

Excess CO2 can affect you just like a physical obstruction to breathing. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a gas that's always present in your blood. It is the waste product generated as your body uses up oxygen, and it is expelled from the lungs when you exhale. At normal levels, its presence has no measurable adverse effects on you, but if your breathing is compromised or you are exposed to large amounts of this gas, you can experience a wide range of side effects, some of which include permanent injury and death....

Using the FIFO method can help you better organize your fridge, pantry and freezer. Image Credit: Valeriy_G/iStock/GettyImages Do you find yourself throwing away food often? If so, FIFO — which stands for “first in, first out” — is something you’ll want to get closer to. Advertisement If you've overdone it at the grocery store and are facing pantry shelves full of beans and grains, a freezer stocked with frozen veggies and meats and a fridge packed to the brim with anything else you could get your hands on, you might be panicking about what you're actually going to do with all of this food....

Job’s Tears may be a strange name for a plant, but in folk medicine it was used to treat dozens of conditions from arthritis to smallpox. Image Credit: yotrak/iStock/Getty Images Job’s Tears, also known as adlay and coix, is a member of the grass family and popular in Asian cultures as a food source and for making jewelry. But the plant has also been used for centuries in folk medicine to treat dozens of conditions from arthritis to smallpox....

Wood ear mushrooms have more protein and less fat that many other mushrooms. Image Credit: zevei-wenhui/iStock/GettyImages Wood ear mushrooms are easy to identify in their raw form. They grow on wood, and they’re shaped like ears. Chances are you’ll find them dried, though, because these mushrooms aren’t often available as fresh products in supermarkets. Wood ear mushrooms, which are full of B vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, are commonly used in different Asian dishes....

Running can cause the microscopic tears in muscle tissue that lead to DOMS. If you develop sore chest muscles 24 to 48 hours after running, the cause may be delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMS. DOMS usually vanishes within five to seven days and can be eased with self-care, but MayoClinic.com says that you should consult your doctor if your muscle pain lasts longer than a week, if you notice redness and swelling around the muscles, or if the pain started after beginning a new medication....

Tom kha gai is a hearty Thai soup Image Credit: AlexPro9500/iStock/GettyImages Tom kha gai is hearty enough to make a meal of, but it’s much slimmer on calories than it is on flavor. This soup, which usually contains coconut milk, mushrooms, kaffir lime leaves and chicken, is a staple at Thai restaurants but can also be made at home. Advertisement Learn how to fill your plate with healthy, nutrient-dense foods by logging your meals on the MyPlate app....

Elderberry supplementation is recommended for B positive individuals. Image Credit: desy_sevdanova/iStock/Getty Images In 1996, Peter J. D’Adamo’s book “Eat Right 4 Your Type: The Individualized Diet Solution to Staying Healthy, Living Longer & Achieving Your Ideal Weight” introduced dieters to the Blood Type diet, a health and weight management plan based on your blood type: A, B, AB or O. Each blood group is instructed to eat certain foods and engage in specific types of exercise....

Livestock operations can introduce coliform bacteria into the water. Image Credit: Carosch/iStock/Getty Images Water purification is a two-step process of disinfecting water and removing contaminants. Coliform bacteria are one type of impurity that might be present in your water. It is one of about 90 contaminants that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency monitors for its drinking water standards. For total coliform, the standards do not allow the presence of any total coliform bacteria....

Eating balanced meals of protein, complex carbs and plenty of produce can help a 300-pound person lose weight. Image Credit: Paul Johnson/E+/Getty Images A man weighing 300 pounds may be considered to have obesity. This increases the risk for a number of different health problems, including heart disease and type-2 diabetes. Although weight loss will help lower these risks, you should always check with a doctor before starting any new diet or exercise plan to make sure it would be safe, especially if you have any underlying health conditions....

Kick back exercise are a great to work your butt. Image Credit: undrey/iStock/GettyImages Leg kickbacks mimic movements you may make every day. Standing on one foot and extending one leg behind you is the same movement as a kickback. This puts your hip into extension — the opposite of flexion, when you kick your leg out in front of you. Extension is one of the primary movements your glutes — especially the gluteus maximus — are responsible for according to the American Council on Exercise....

Prunes are a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals. Image Credit: igorr1/iStock/GettyImages Prunes, or dried plums are known for their laxative effect. But these wrinkly fruits have many other potential health benefits. They’re loaded with nutrients, fiber and antioxidants that may strengthen your bones, improve your vision and help maintain proper bowel function. Advertisement Tip Prunes are a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals, especially potassium, iron, riboflavin and vitamins A and K, all of which can contribute to keeping your body functioning properly....

Don't mix selenium yeast with Brazil nuts. Image Credit: filipefrazao/iStock/Getty Images Selenium yeast is a form of supplemental selenium, which is also referred to as organic selenium. While it’s safe for most people, selenium becomes toxic if the amount you consume exceeds the maximum safe intake. Selenium can also interact with some medications and medical conditions, so talk to your health care provider before taking supplements if you have health concerns....

A leg day of only squats and deadlifts might sound appealing — but you won't be doing yourself any favors. Image Credit: Hirurg/E+/GettyImages Squats and deadlifts are two cornerstone exercises, and for good reason: Not only do they each work multiple lower-body muscles, but they can also be modified with variations that create more intensity overall or target specific muscle groups, like glutes. Advertisement Does that mean you can ditch everything else and just alternate between these two?...