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The Truth About Feeding a Cold and Starving a Fever

While ‘starving’ a fever may have been thought to be beneficial before we knew better, today we know that depriving the body of energy-producing fuel, AKA food, does nothing to promote healing.

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What is Dealcoholized Wine?

Whether you’re sober curious or just taking a more mindful approach to your relationship with alcohol, dealcoholized wine is an option you might want to check out. A wide variety of dealcoholized wines of every style is available online and in stores. This blog will dive into what dealcoholized wine is and what you should know about it.

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Best Foods to Grow in Your Spring Garden

Even if you’re not a seasoned veteran with the garden fork, hand trowel and pruning shears, the beauty of planting a vegetable garden is that anyone can do it. We rounded up some of the best vegetables, fruits and herbs to grow in the spring.

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Breaking Mental Health Barriers in Oklahoma

The infrastructure of the mental health system across our state makes it nearly impossible to find quick and reliable responses to these questions. Yet, these are just a few examples of questions that plague many of us and finding the answer to these questions can mean life or death for many.

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The Benefits of Mindful Yoga

Mindful yoga, also known as mindfulness-based yoga, is a practice that combines the physical and mental benefits of yoga with the mindfulness techniques of meditation. The practice involves focusing on the present moment and becoming aware of one's thoughts, feelings and sensations without judgment.

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What is the Difference Between Serving Size and Portion Size?

Serving size and portion size are often used interchangeably, but the two terms are different. To help avoid confusion and to help establish healthier eating habits, this blog will dive into why it is important to know the distinction between serving size and portion size.

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How to Alter Your Nighttime Routine to Reduce Stress

A typical day can produce anywhere from 50,000 to 70,000 thoughts, so it’s common for people to worry or encounter stressful situations. These thoughts and feelings can disrupt many physical and mental aspects, including your sleep. Although this can pose a challenge, there are ways to reduce stress to ensure a better night’s sleep.

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Olive Oil in Coffee: Is This a Combination Worth Trying?

Guess what? Coffee with olive oil in it is a trend right now. Why combine coffee and olive oil? Because they’re two very healthy foods. We explain what you should know about adding olive oil to your coffee.

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The Relationship Between Food and Mood

The foods we eat can influence our mood, energy levels and cognitive function. We share some of the ways food and mood are related.

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How to Support Someone with a Terminal Illness

What can we do when someone we are close to is diagnosed with a terminal illness or life-limiting condition? How do we face that existential fear and help? Or cope? Or help them cope? We share tips on how to approach this challenging situation.

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