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Michael Chang

Deep Breath and Stretch

Yoga has always been popular with those who wish to stay fit and flexible without lengthy, hard workouts. Originating in India, this style of stretching is an ancient and traditional way of fitness. The practice of yoga, as seen by philosophers of …

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Obesity and Diabetes

Dr. Xin from Evergreen Acupuncture Clinic With the development of society and the economy shifting away from being centered on agriculture, the improvement of living standards, and the shift away from self sufficient farming families, the excessive consumption of high-sugar, high-fat diet, …

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Fishy Oil

By Dr. Xin of Evergreen Acupuncture Fish oil is one of the most popular nutritional supplements. Most people take it for heart health but a lesser-known benefit of fish oil is a healthy, happier brain. This study has shown that Omega-3 essential …

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Non-GMO Controversy

The term “genetically modified” is very general. Ever since humans began agriculture, we have modified plants and crops genetically. From the earliest days of farming, people saved the plants that conceived the largest and sweetest fruits and vegetables and proceeded to plant …

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Ride to Insolvency Ride to Insolvency

By Michael Chang Healthcare in the United States has always been noted for its demanding fees and large bills for seemingly little or no service. The issue has gone unsolved for decades, and while the European socialist system tops the charts in …

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Carb Crashes

By Bill C We often see some of our classmates fall asleep during class, sometimes in the morning, sometimes in the afternoon. A recent survey showed that at least 20% of students fall asleep in a typical day. Besides lack of sleep, …

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Pressurized Cabin

We have all been on an airplane. You settle in your seat and the flight attendants give their safety demonstration. Minutes later, you are airborne, leaving the ground at 1500 feet per minute. Then, suddenly, you start to feel nauseous, maybe dizzy. …

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Healthcare in the Soviet Union

By Michael Chang The Soviet Union, like any other communist nation, had a socialist healthcare model. Named the Semashko system, after Nikolai Semashko, the People’s Commissioner of Public Health in 1928, the citizens’ healthcare needs were paid for by the government. All …

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Chernobyl Disaster

Nuclear power was always seen as the power source of the future, but it can quickly become only part of the past. The towns of Chernobyl and Pripyat were small, thriving soviet cities with a combined population of 100,000. Days later, they …

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VX Nerve Agent

The Kim dynasty has had control of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea since 1948 and has been ruthless to its political enemies both inside and out of the country. This “Mount Paektu Bloodline” remains in total control of the country, and …

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