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Daily Health Tips update for May 16:

Having a tough day? We feel your pain. Take heart knowing that everyone has them. While it might feel good to wallow for a few minutes, don’t get sucked into the negative effects that might end up ruining what could have been a salvageable day. Pull yourself up and fight back with these helpful tips.

• Take a nap! Experts say a 20 minute snooze is more effective than a cup of coffee or even a bout of exercise. It also prevents dozing off at work and decreases...

Daily Health Tips update for May 15:

These days almost everyone works on a computer. Whether you sit at one all day long or just use it from time to time, computer screens can hurt your eyes if not adjusted properly. Here are 6 tips for relieving computer eye strain that may have you tearing up in a good way!

1. Lighting is Key. If you get home with tired eyes each night, you might need to overhaul your lighting situation at the office. Bright light is a killer, and most offices should really have...

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The video here, from iHealthTube.com, features Dr. Bruce Fife. Dr. Fife is the foremost authority on coconut oil. A licensed naturopath and certified nutritionist, he is the author of The Coconut Oil Miracle, The Coconut Lover’s Cookbook, and many more titles that enlighten readers about a variety of dietary practices that enhance health and well-being.

This brief video, just under 2 minutes, explains how coconut oil can be employed to promote optimal...

Daily Health Tips update for May 14:

Yesterday we recommended some ways to help combat your seasonal allergies and what you should do when faced with the symptoms of spring. Today, we’re giving you tips on what you should avoid doing during allergy season. It could save you time, money and maybe even a little sneezing.

• Don’t treat symptoms without knowing what you’re allergic to. You may think you know what’s causing your allergy symptoms, but more than two-thirds of spring allergy sufferers...

Daily Health Tips update for May 13:

The season of allergies is upon us. Whether you’re sensitive to pollen, weeds or dust, an early spring can take its toll on allergy sufferers. Allergy experts suggest following these allergy “do’s” to reduce your allergy symptoms.

• Wear glasses or sunglasses when outdoors. Covering your eyes keeps pollen and other irritants away from this sensitive area, which reduces itchiness and redness.

• Shower and wash your hair before bed. Cleaning up before getting into bed...

Daily Health Tips update for May 12:

When the world gives you lemons, make lemonade … or maybe a lemondrop martini. Yes, vodka has its obvious uses, but it also happens to be a handy little liquid to have around the house. Check these 8 ways vodka can make your life a little brighter and cleaner.

1. Got a toothache? You should probably see a dentist, but in the meantime you can try swishing a shot of vodka over the affected area. It can help disinfect and numb some of the pain in your gums.

2. The...

In a recent review of saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol, Swanson Ultra Saw Palmetto Combo (SWU013 and SWU180) was given an “Approved” rating by ConsumerLab.com. In independent testing, ConsumerLab.com evaluated saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol products to determine whether they possessed the amounts of the key plant compounds shown on their labels. Products were also tested for potential contamination and for their ability to properly break apart.

• Saw palmetto is a type of palm tree grown in the...

Daily Health Tips update for May 11:

Spring is finally here, which usually means it is time to dust off the rubber gloves and get to cleaning out the muck and clutter we’ve accumulated over the winter. You may be tempted to stock up on industrial strength cleaners, but the artificial colors and fragrances often produce toxic results that can irritate your eyes and lungs, which is especially bad for kids and our furry friends. Plus, many of the household cleaners on the market...