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Publishers Letter

Publishers Letter

What an amazing presence our heart is, pumping life-giving oxygenated blood to all parts of the body. This tireless workhorse, the size of a fist, averages 72 beats per minute, or 2.5 billion beats over a 66-year lifespan, circulating 4.7 to 5.7 liters of blood a minute. The human heartbeat can be detected as early as 22 days after conception, well before the brain has developed. My friend Dian Freeman, a certified nutritionist specializing in holistic health, says it is clear to her that the heart controls the body.

by Reid Boyer

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Thrive Wellness Offers Comprehensive Holistic Training

Dr. Conrad G. Maulfair, Jr.

Dr. Conrad G. Maulfair, Jr.

Dr. Conrad G. Maulfair, Jr., of Maulfair Medical Center, says Dr. Edward Kondrot hits the nail on the head with his recommendations and treatments for eye disease. “We have been successfully treating people with macular degeneration and other diseases utilizing chelation therapy and other IV treatments,” he says.

Holistic Solutions to Eye Disease.

Holistic Solutions to Eye Disease.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 61 million adults in the United States are currently at risk for serious vision loss, and The National Institutes of Health estimates that 1.75 million people in the country have age-related macular degeneration. The Glaucoma Research Foundation reports that 2.2 million individuals around the nation have glaucoma, the leading cause of blindness. Clearly, millions of people suffer from vision problems, whether from these two conditions or others. The good news is that, no matter what our age, there are things we can do to help save our sight.

Extending the Family with Knowledge and Warmth

Extending the Family with Knowledge and Warmth

Garden Gate Natural Foods, Inc. is not a new kid on the block. In fact, this health food specialty store has operated in the same location for 65 years—no small feat for any business. What is it about the oldest—and smallest, at 800 square feet—health food store in Allentown that makes it thrive? For starters, passion, dedication and a commitment to customers.

Fighting Disease on a Cellular Level

Fighting Disease on a Cellular Level

Often called “the building block of life”, the cell was discovered in 1665 by British scientist Robert Hooke. Nearly 200 years later, scientists identified the cell as the fundamental functional, structural and biological unit for all known living organisms. The human body contains somewhere in the neighborhood of 100 trillion cells. It’s an unfathomable number, but we know that these microscopic units are essential for maintaining life. Cells make up tissues, such as bone tissue and muscle tissue. Tissues in turn compose organs, which of course, carry out the body’s vital processes and functions. Cells also make up the skin and glands; they line the blood vessels and make up muscles. Cells also compose the brain, spinal cord and nerves. In essence, cells provide the framework of the entire body.

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Food Revolution in a Tank

Food Revolution in a Tank

Aquaponics Offers Year-Round Homegrown Fish and Veggies

Growing food in indoor tanks makes organic, GMO-free food available at little cost all year long.
Superherbs

Superherbs

Four Plants that Fight Off Disease

Studies show that these herbs heal wounds, protect against cancer, ward off Alzheimer’s and soothe digestion.
Tweet those Fitness Goals

Tweet those Fitness Goals

Online Friends Help Us Stay on Track

With Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites, we can get all the fitness buddies we need, plus lots of useful strategies.
Dog Scouts of America

Dog Scouts of America

Dog Troops Also Earn Badges and Go to Camp

Now canines can work to garner merit badges for obedience, nose work, water sports and community service.