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Practical Wellness

Practical Wellness falls under the Wellness & Learning umbrella, which covers all things fitness and wellness in creative and inspiring ways that resonate with people living in a mountain community.

The Key to Good Habits

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How should you classify your habit forming techniques?

Health Studies in the Media

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Don't believe everything you read in the media about medical studies' findings.

Blowing the Lid Off Sports Drinks

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Supermarket shelves are loaded with sports and energy drinks claiming to boost performance and hydration. But do you really need a specialty drink every time you exercise?

Performance in a Bottle

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Do sports drinks really help you recover and perform better? Yes and no.

Red Meat

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Meat can wreak serious havoc on your health. Here's six reasons not to have steak for dinner.

Common Summertime Myths

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Here’s a look at the facts behind a number of common summertime myths, particularly those affecting us here in Tahoe where the humidity is low, the UV rays are strong, and everyone is recreating in the glorious outdoors.

And 20 Years Went By …

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Moonshine Ink’s longtime column writers have plenty to say about their commitments to the monthly paper. Read their comments here.

Tropical Oils: Healthy or Hazardous?

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Tropical oils like palm kernel oil, palm oil, and coconut oil have lots of health benefits, but it depends on how they are processed.

The Dirty Dozen and the Clean Fifteen

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Avoid ingesting pesticides by learning which fruits and veggies have the most, and least,chemicals with the Environmental Working Group's Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen list.

Ease the Sneeze

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It's allergy season, which is even worse due to the drought. But you don't need to rely on over-the-counter medication to treat your sneezing and itchy eyes when there are natural treatments.