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Are you trying to get in shape by working out? If so, you may not be successful unless you watch what and when you eat. Mild workouts don’t demand as much attention to regenerating muscle tissue as workouts that involve more strenuous exercise; but, your body will function better if you feed it with carbohydrate and protein. Portion sizes are important, as less strenuous exercise does not burn as many calories. Watch your portion sizes so you can enjoy the weight-loss or muscle-building benefits from your workouts.

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There has been a lot of interest lately in alternative medicine (sometimes called complementary medicine). While Western medical tradition labels health traditions that do not fit into its model as “alternative,” in many cases aspects of these practices are much older. An interest in returning to the roots of medicine and learning more about these practices is natural right now. If you want to learn more about alternative medicine — and how it’s practiced — you might consider these 40 open courseware classes: [click to continue…]