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Sharon Oberne knows how to conduct research and cite resources. With a Master's in Reading Education from Old Dominion University, this wife, mother, educator and researcher is also the author of a book. Her passions include enlightening the public of health related products.

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In memory of Mother: Calcium for strong bones

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

Mother lived with advanced osteoporosis until her passing. The foods mentioned in this article are foods that she ate. However, I know for sure that...
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In memory of Mother: Vitamin supplementation for seniors

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

Mother was led to believe that vitamins washed through one’s system. The nutrients one needs only can come from what one eats. She was told...
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In memory of Mother: Zinc fights pneumonia

Maintaining normal zinc concentrations in the blood may help prevent pneumonia. A year long study was conducted by researchers at Tufts University...
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In memory of Mother: Eight reasons to drink coffee

Mother was never a great coffee drinker, since her preferred hot beverage was tea. But, sometimes she would drink a cup of coffee with Father. She...
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In memory of Mother: Deficiency of vitamin B12 and folic acid

I remember Mother drinking a small glass of wine before she went to bed. She looked forward every evening sipping on her wine while watching a...
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In memory of Mother: Flu vaccine, symptoms, influenza, part one

Growing in rural Florida, I never went to see a medical doctor for the cold or flu. Mother was our doctor. She had been trained as a nurse assistant...
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In memory of Mother: Flu vaccine, prevention, protection, flu-related deaths, part two

As mentioned in the previous article, flu vaccines did not exist when I was growing up. Mother took care of all of our medical needs associated with...
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In memory of Mother: Flu vaccine, vitamin D deficiency, part four

There is plenty of scientific evidence to support the recommendation to avoid flu vaccines. A study published in the October 2008 issue of Archives...
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In memory of Mother: Medical benefits, yoga, part two

As mentioned last week, yoga helps people suffering from a variety of ailments. Yoga can increase flexibility, boost immunity, enhance lung function,...
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Exercises for the senior citizen that build endurance

Always check with one’s medical doctor before starting any exercise program. Endurance exercises are any...
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