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Welcome, readers - May and June issue
Writing for Health Connections is an interesting job. While interviewing an acupuncturist in her clinic, I asked if treatments were painful. “Would you like to try it?” she asked. “Sure!” I said. So she showed me a second acupuncture needle about as thin as a strand of hair and ran it across the back of my hand. It was so flexible, it bent almost as much as a hair...
Ask The Expert - May and June
It is very easy to get too much sun in Arizona. Sunscreen is our friend, especially while enjoying time outdoors with friends and family. According to the National Institutes of Health, 10 to 15 minutes of sunlight twice a week is enough to avoid Vitamin D deficiency. Those at risk of having Vitamin D deficiency are those with decreased dietary intake or those with inadequate sun exposure. The...
Yuma Hiking Trails March 2, 2008
Back in its heyday, the Fortuna Mine produced gold and was home to a small mining community. Today, the historic site is home to a newly developed interpretative...
Healthier Choices - Nutritious meatless meal
Looking for a nutritious, low-fat, low-sodium, high-fiber, meatless meal? Try this variation of a delicious Caribbean favorite, which is made with very little added fat.Ingredients 1 pound black beans, dry 7 cups water 1 medium green pepper, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 bay leaves 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon vinegar...

Fitness Finds - May and June
Mineral bath saltsRelax your tired, aching muscles with minerals found in natural hot springs. When dissolved in moderately hot water, the salts in Batherapy...
Acupuncture a complementary modality to Western medicine
Amodality of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is the insertion of very fine needles to balance energy within the body, said Susan B. Recto, a...
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