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var tiptitle='<img src="../i/images/health_matters.gif" width=45 height=87 align=right><font face="Arial" size="4" color="#009900">Health<br><b><font size="5">&nbsp;Matters</font></b></font><br><font face="Arial" size="2">'
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tips[1]='The immune system isn’t the only thing that benefits from vitamin C, it also helps protect the eyes. <br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../health_articles/Radiant_C.pdf" target="_blank"><b>More...</b><img src="../i/images/pdf.gif" alt=" PDF Format " align=absbottom></a></center>'
tips[2]='Smokers need extra vitamin C to compensate for the effects of cigarettes. <br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../health_articles/Scientific_Studies.pdf" target="_blank"><b>More...</b><img src="../i/images/pdf.gif" alt=" PDF Format " align=absbottom></a></center>'
tips[3]='Women only continue building bone until their 30s. After that, they progressively lose bone mass. <br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../hw/index.htm#xtra_cal"><b>More...</b></a>'
tips[4]='Calcium may play a part in helping ward off certain cancers, including breast cancer and colon cancer. <br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../hw/index.htm#xtra_cal"><b>More...</b></a>'
tips[5]='Stress in the home can increase risk of heart attack and heart disease, especially in women, says the American Psychosomatic Society. <br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../health_articles/Stress_Management.pdf" target="_blank"><b>More...</b></a></center><img src="../i/images/pdf.gif" alt=" PDF Format " align=absbottom>'
tips[6]='Most Americans get less than 15 g. of fiber a day, about half of the daily recommended allowance of 25 to 30 g.  <br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../hh/index.htm#active_fiber"><b>More...</b></a>'
tips[7]='Brainpower begins to decline an average of 5 percent per decade starting at age 30. However, you can take steps to slow down this process, including taking antioxidant vitamin and gingko supplements.  <br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../me/index.htm#ultimate_ginkgo"><b>More...</b></a>'
tips[8]='Herbs that can be helpful in the treatment of acne include gotu kola, vitamin B6, zinc and aloe vera. <br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../health_articles/ScinCare_QA.pdf" target="_blank"><b>More...</b></a><img src="../i/images/pdf.gif" alt=" PDF Format " align=absbottom></center></a>'
tips[9]='A study at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas showed that diabetics who increased their fiber levels to 50 grams (approximately twice the normal amount) lowered their blood-sugar and insulin levels by 10 percent. <br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../hh/index.htm#active_fiber"><b>More...</b></a></center></a>'
tips[10]='A daily amount of 25 grams of soy protein in conjunction with a heart-healthy diet may help protect the body against heart disease. <br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../health_articles/Low_carbTIPS.pdf" target="_blank"><b>More...</b></a><img src="../i/images/pdf.gif" alt=" PDF Format " align=absbottom>'
tips[11]='Eating five small meals a day instead of three large ones can help aid weight loss by keeping you feeling fuller longer.<br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../health_articles/Healthy_Holiday.pdf" target="_blank"><b>More...</b></a><img src="../i/images/pdf.gif" alt=" PDF Format " align=absbottom>'
tips[12]='Women who take birth-control pills may need to increase their intake of B vitamins, as the pill makes it hard for the body to absorb them.<br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../health_articles/Womens_Health.pdf" target="_blank"><b>More...</b></a><img src="../i/images/pdf.gif" alt=" PDF Format " align=absbottom>'
tips[13]='Acidophilus is a good idea to take along with antibiotics or when travelling to exotic places to keep the digestive system running smoothly.<br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../dh/index.htm#florafiber"><b>More...</b></a>'
tips[14]='Obesity is linked to diabetes. Overweight people have a higher incidence of developing diabetes than those who are more fit.<br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../health_articles/Diabetes_lifestyle.pdf" target="_blank" class="Bar"><b>More...</b></a><img src="../i/images/pdf.gif" alt=" PDF Format " align=absbottom>'
tips[15]='Aloe vera can be helpful in treating athlete’s foot by soothing itchy, irritated skin.<br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../dh/index.htm#aloe"><b>More...</b></a>'
tips[16]='Gingko biloba and ginseng are thought to have aphrodisiac properties by stimulating circulation and energy levels.<br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../hm/index.htm#male_factor1000"><b>More...</b></a>'
tips[17]='Drinking a glass of orange juice with your cereal can boost iron absorption by the body. Vitamin C helps the body metabolize the iron.<br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../health_articles/Wellness.pdf" target="_blank"><b>More...</b></a><img src="../i/images/pdf.gif" alt=" PDF Format " align=absbottom>'
tips[18]='Increasing intake of vitamin E through foods or supplements is associated with reduced memory loss.<br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../hh/index.htm#herbalifeline"><b>More...</b></a>'
tips[19]='Osteoporosis, a disease that causes the bones to become brittle, is the cause of 1.5 million bone fractures each year.<br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../hw/index.htm#xtra_cal"><b>More...</b></a>'
tips[20]='When the protein content of your diet is too low, appetite increases. A study of teenage girls found that when the protein content of their breakfast dropped below 16 percent, they ate 15-20 percent more food that day than they normally would have.<br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../health_articles/Exercise_EqualsFitness.pdf" target="_blank"><b>More...</b></a><img src="../i/images/pdf.gif" alt=" PDF Format " align=absbottom>'
tips[21]='Women are most susceptible to weight gain after pregnancy or menopause.<br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../health_articles/Better_Women.pdf" target="_blank"><b>More...</b></a><img src="../i/images/pdf.gif" alt=" PDF Format " align=absbottom>'
tips[22]='A cast-iron pot can actually increase the iron content of foods cooked in it by around 5 percent.<br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../cn/products.htm#formula2"><b>More...</b></a></center>'
tips[23]='Studies show that holding onto hostility and stress can increase chances of all sorts of illnesses including colds, indigestion, headaches and hypertension.<br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../health_articles/Wellness.pdf" target="_blank"><b>More...</b></a><img src="../i/images/pdf.gif" alt=" PDF Format " align=absbottom>'
tips[24]='The Cambridge Heart Antioxidant Study found that men and women who took a vitamin E capsule every day lowered their risk of heart attack by 50 percent.<br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../hh/index.htm#herbalifeline"><b>More...</b></a>'
tips[25]='Not just for keeping the vampires at bay… Garlic works as an all-around antioxidant to reduce blood pressure, thin the blood and lower cholesterol levels.<br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../hh/index.htm#mega_garlic"><b>More...</b></a>'
tips[26]='Heart-healthy olive oil may also inhibit tumor growth caused by ultraviolet radiation, according to a study at the Kobe University School of Medicine in Japan.<br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../hh/index.htm#cardio_toconox"><b>More...</b></a>'
tips[27]='About 600 mg of vitamin C may help ease muscle soreness after an intense workout.<br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../cp/index.htm#extreme_c"><b>More...</b></a></center></a>'
tips[28]='The ginseng root can live for up to 100 years. Quite possibly the oldest documented herb still in use today, ginseng has been used in Asia for more than 7,000 years.<br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../hm/index.htm#mega_ginseng_blend"><b>More...</b></a>'
tips[29]='The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that in addition to supporting cardiovascular health, garlic may provide some protection against stomach.<br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../hh/index.htm#mega_garlic"><b>More...</b></a>'
tips[30]='People who undertake strenuous exercise may need to increase their intake of vitamins C and E as well as selenium to alleviate the effects of stress on the body.<br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../health_articles/Cellular_Nutrition.pdf" target="_blank"><b>More...</b></a><img src="../i/images/pdf.gif" alt=" PDF Format " align=absbottom>'
tips[31]='A study by the American Heart Association found that men with high blood levels of vitamin C also had a lower incidence of stroke than those with lower levels.<br><center><b>&#149;</b> <a href="../health_articles/Radiant_C.pdf" target="_blank"><b>More...</b></a><img src="../i/images/pdf.gif" alt=" PDF Format " align=absbottom>'

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