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		<title>Will NC Senate Bill 31 Criminalize Herbalists?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 22:10:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carolyn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lately there has been a lot of buzz about Senate Bill 31, which recently passed in North Carolina. People around the web have had huge reactions to this bill, especially on its vague generalizations that could criminalize herbal health practitioners. What’s this bill really saying? Will Senate Bill 31 really make being an herbalist a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is Herbal Medicine Safe?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:58:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patrick McDowell</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Herbalism]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Herbal medicine (also called herbalism, phytotherapy, botanical medicine or herbology) is a method of medical treatment that relies primarily on the use of plants and plant extracts. Herbalism is commonly associated with other types of holistic health practices, such as aromatherapy and a holistic diet. Since the use of herbs is often called a “natural [...]]]></description>
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		<title>An Introduction to Herbalism</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:51:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carolyn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Herbalism is an ancient practice that actually predates our recorded human history. Excavations of burial sites that are over 60,000 years old have suggested an early understanding of the use of herbs for medicine. As far as written records, Herbalism has been documented as far back as Sumerian practices, which took place 5,000 years ago. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Foods that Help You Lose Weight</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:07:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patrick McDowell</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Weight Loss]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[beans]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cayenne]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[celery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cinnamon]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[green tea]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In today’s weight-crazed society, everyone is searching for the miracle ingredient that will help drop weight fast. Most nutritional experts agree that there is no one magic food that causes rapid weight loss. However, there are certain foods that can help you manage your weight – by reducing hunger, managing blood sugar levels and boosting [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Do Calories Affect You?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:32:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patrick McDowell</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Diet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Calories]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[What exactly is a calorie? How does it affect you? Did you know that a calorie isn't really anything more than potential energy for your body? Read here to gain a brief overview of what they are and how they work.]]></description>
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		<title>Basics of a Proper Diet</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:28:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patrick McDowell</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Diet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyone wants to eat healthier, however many of us barely understand what that means, let alone where to start. We wrote this article to try to take some of the mystery out of it, and help put you on the right track.]]></description>
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		<title>The Importance of Sleep</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:14:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carolyn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Getting enough sleep can affect nearly every aspect of our lives, from nutrition, to concentration, to general mental health. Are you getting enough sleep?]]></description>
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		<title>The Importance of Vegetables</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:58:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patrick McDowell</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Healthy Living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Antioxidants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Phytochemicals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vegetables]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It’s a well-known fact that including vegetables in your diet is a great way to improve your health. However, most people do not understand why vegetables promote good health, or how they can have beneficial effects on the body’s general functions. The importance of vegetables cannot be overemphasized, since they should ideally be included in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nine Benefits Of A Habitual Sex Life</title>
		<link>http://healthylifejournal.org/sexual-health/nine-benefits-of-a-habitual-sex-life/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 02:25:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patrick McDowell</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sexual Health]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Once considered a taboo subject, now we are constantly analyzing our sex life. Science has given us the opportunity to evaluate the exact befits of sex, and it is amazing how great sex is for your overall health. The moral? More time in the bedroom equals a longer, healthier life! To the delight of most [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips On Improving Focus Throughout The Day</title>
		<link>http://healthylifejournal.org/healthy-living/tips-on-improving-focus-throughout-the-day/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:37:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patrick McDowell</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[improve focus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[improve your focus]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Learning to improve your focus throughout the day can be a little difficult, only because we are talking about 18 to 24 hours, depending on the number of hours you sleep. However, if we break down your day into manageable time frames, it would make it much more easier to learn to improve your focus. [...]]]></description>
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