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Back to School! It’s happening even SOONER this year for Nevada schools, which means, it’s time to prepare and SHOP for all the back to school necessities. It’s important to know that the products you are buying should last (and outlast) an entire school year- especially pricier items like lunch boxes and backpacks. We’ve compiled some simple and easy tips to get your kids packing and ready to begin the 2013/2014 school year!    Choose the right sized pack. Choosing an adult-sized backpack is not very logical for a child- the backpack is designed to fit a much larger back, which long-term, can cause serious back pain to a child if used. Fit the backpack to your child’s back in …

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Have you ever experienced those nights where you toss and turn and can’t seem to fall into blissful sleep? Or, do you suffer from those nights regularly? We’ve scoured the net for some all-natural remedies you can try at home before you see your doctor. However, we do recommend that if you do suffer from ongoing insomnia, you should seek a professional’s help. Sleep is required for your body to function normally and maintain mental clarity and energy during the day.   Here are the top 8 natural tips!   Magnesium and calcium. Both of these are sleep booster and when taken together they are even more effective. Plus, taking magnesium regularly helps with you overall heart health. Wild lettuce. …

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Dr. Kevin D. Halow, MD, Surgeon at Carson Surgical Group explains the benefits of hybrid operating suites

We all are aware of the benefits of working out, and how imperative it is to be active and remain healthy in order to help our overall health and prevent some diseases.  The risks of diabetes and heart disease are off the charts, and often times the culprit is a sedentary lifestyle. Not to mention, the fitness industry is booming with gym rats and yogis who can’t wait till their next sweat session.   But, can you actually work out too much?   As we’ve already made clear, the benefits of working out are numerous, it not only helps you keep a healthy body weight, but it also helps you feel great, beat stress, and increase your strength. If taken …

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Chances are, you’ve heard of Vitamin E and can assume that like most vitamins there is some sort of job or function. But do we really know what it does for us? Vitamin E is actually the commonplace name for “tocopherol” and is available in four different forms. It’s a fat-soluble antioxidant, which also can only be obtained as a food supplement. The most widely known health benefits of vitamin E are: -protection against toxins in air pollution -alleviating premenstrual syndrome, -aids in eye disorders, such as cataracts -helps with neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease -and can help with diabetes Vitamin E also contains antioxidant properties, meaning it helps remove unstable compounds that damage the cell structure, also known …

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