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CBD Honey

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CBD honey is a blend of CBD (cannabidiol) oil and raw honey. This unique combination offers a host of health benefits that make this product ideal to ease a variety of conditions. Resea...

 

Make a healthier capirotada

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Capirotada is a Mexican bread pudding that is primarily served during lent as a dessert. But if you are trying to cut calories and refined sugars, the original recipe can wreck your diet...

 

Take a walk before dinner

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Now that the afternoons seem longer and evenings brighter, try taking a walk before dinner. The early spring weather in El Paso is perfect for a brisk stroll. The benefits are two-fold. ...

 

Two-pronged immunotherapy eliminates metastatic breast cancer in study

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Metastatic breast cancer has no cure and has proven stubbornly resistant to one of the most innovative and promising new cancer treatments: immunotherapy. Now, researchers at Washingt...

 

Tattoos Tacos and Wrestling

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Guys Chicago, The Collective and Lucha League have joined forces to bring the community this free event Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 11:00 am. Enjoy vendors, food, wrestling and even get t...

 

The problems with not expressing your feelings

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Keeping our emotions hidden from our loved ones is usually a bad idea. While we have known for some time that keeping our feelings bottled up can cause tension and stress, recent researc...

 

Try de-teching your bedroom

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Remember the days when most people would simply turn off the lights and try to get some sleep. Now, we must power down our tablets, silence our phones and tell Alexa or Siri to shut up. ...

 

Natural sleep aids

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Everyone has trouble getting a good night’s sleep now and then. (However, if it is a chronic condition that impedes your enjoyment of life it is best to consult your physician.) For occa...

 

Healthy late-night snack options

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Listening to your body is usually a good thing. When we feel truly hungry between meals, snacking is okay experts say. But what about when the urge to eat hits us in the later hours of t...

 

What Are the Best Stretches to Do Before Bed?

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If you find it hard to unwind your body and mind for sleep, it may be time to consider stretching before bedtime. Stretches can relax your body and mind while helping to reduce stress le...

 

Tattoos Tacos and Wrestling

1 min read

Guys Chicago, The Collective and Lucha League have joined forces to bring the community this free event Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 11:00 am. Enjoy vendors, food, wrestling and even get t...

 

​Good sleep could add years to your life​

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Getting good sleep can play a role in supporting your heart and overall health—and maybe even how long you live—according to new research being presented at the American College of Cardi...

 

Western Playland

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If you grew up in El Paso, you no doubt went to Western Playland at least once in your childhood. If not, here’s the info: Western Playland is a 30-acre amusement park located in Sunland...

 

Chronic Pain and Emotional Health

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Chronic pain and mental health disorders often occur together. In fact, research suggests that chronic pain and mental health problems can contribute to and exacerbate the other. People ...

 

Try turmeric for arthritis pain

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Research suggests turmeric and its components can potentially alleviate arthritis inflammation and pain. The turmeric root has been shown to have great anti-inflammatory properties and m...

 

On your March, Get Set, Get Screened!

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March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer diagnosed and the second leading cause of death from cancer in the...

 

Fish For People Who Don’t Like Fish

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What do you do if you are looking for meat alternatives but do not like fish? For those of you that don’t seem to like fish either because of its smell, texture or you simply had a bad ...

 

National Dress in Blue Day

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National Dress in Blue Day is on the first Friday in March encourages everyone to learn about the causes of colon cancer and raise awareness by wearing blue. Much like the pink ribbo...

 

Exercise and Chronic Pain

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Chronic or persistent pain is pain that carries on for longer than 12 weeks despite medication or treatment. More than 1 in 5 adults in America experiences chronic pain. Medical conditio...

 

Scientists make breakthrough for 'next generation' cancer treatment.

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The futuristic sounding treatment would work by switching on LED lights embedded close to a tumor, which would then activate biotherapeutic drugs. These new treatments would be highly...

 

Monster Jam

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Join the fun February 26, 2023, at 3:00 PM in the Sun Bowl Stadium. Monster Jam® is an action-packed motorsport with world-class athletes locked in intense competitions of speed and skil...

 

What to do when you wake up in a bad mood

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Just because you woke up on the wrong side of the bed, you don’t have to let your bad mood carry on throughout the day. Here are two tips: • Understand your bad mood: It helps to acknow...

 

Mindful Morning Shower Meditation

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If you shower in the morning, you can easily incorporate mindfulness into your routine. It is best to remove any distractions while you shower, but if you would like, you can play gentle...

 

The smoothie way to boost energy

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Do smoothies really provide energy in the morning? Yes, a healthy, well-balanced smoothie can provide a real boost of energy in the early hours of the day. Just remember not to include s...

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