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Essential Vitamins and Minerals Explained

Those long aisles at the health food store with their shelves jam packed with multi-sized bottles full of vitamins, minerals and supplements can be quite daunting for the newbie. Most people don’t have the slightest clue about which vitamins and minerals are vital for optimal health and whether or not they’re getting enough in their daily diet. Chances are you’re probably not getting enough in your diet and your body is crying out for help in some way.

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Who Has a Heart Attack on Valentine’s Day?

My Dad.

On February 14, 2007 he had come in from clearing the driveway with the snowblower and started washing the dishes, when he felt a tightness in his chest. Recalling an email sent by a friend a few days prior on what to do if having a heart attack, he sat down on the living room couch, took some deep breaths and coughed hard several times. The tightness passed so he went back to washing dishes. When the tightness returned and the deep breathing and coughing did not help, he dialed 911. It was then that his suspicions were confirmed – washing the dishes was indeed bad for your health!

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