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Fall Foods For Health: Pumpkin Seeds

October 10, 2011 By HealthyVoyager 1 Comment

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Written by Dr. Lisa Goodman Pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, are flat, dark green seeds that have many proven health benefits for men. Benign prostatic hypertrophy, or BPH, is a condition that commonly affects men 50 years and older. BPH involves enlargement of the prostate gland. One of the factors that contributes to BPH [...]

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Pumpkin Power

November 8, 2010 By HealthyVoyager Leave a Comment

Written by Heather Lounsbury, L.A.c of Live Natural. Live Well It’s that time of year! Pumpkins everywhere. Not only are they are great decoration for Halloween, they’re great for you. One of my fondest childhood memories is carving up a pumpkin in anticipation of dressing up and all the sugar I was about to consume. [...]

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