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D-Ribose: The Heart and Energy Booster
by Larry Trivieri, Jr.

Chances are you haven't heard of it. Most people haven't, including many doctors. I'm talking about an important nutrient known as D-Ribose. And those in the know, including many of the world's top athletes, make sure to include it as part of their daily nutritional supplement regime because of the wealth of benefits it provides.

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Health Tip of the Day
Are you prone to skin rashes or other skin problems? If so, you could be chronically dehydrated and need to drink more water. Skin is your body's largest organ of detoxification. Rashes and other skin problems are often a sign of accumulated toxins in skin tissue. By increasing your water intake, you can help flush out such toxins. However, if your skin problems persist, see your doctor.

Yesterday's Health Tip
Do your finger or toenails have white spots? If so, chances are good that you are suffering from a deficiency of zinc. You can prevent and reverse zinc deficiencies by supplementing with 15 to 30 mg of zinc citrate or zinc picolinate. For best results, get your zinc supplementation by using a good multivitamin/multimineral formula that includes zinc.

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No Back Surgery! Maybe Traction or Epidurals?


I have had great success with traction in my patients that also commit to ongoing physical therapy and "back school" - learning how to sit, walk, and exercise in ways that strengthen back muscles and improve flexibility. Epidurals will work temporarily for 30 percent of people. continued inside...

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