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Plant-based nutrition has a multitude of health benefits. Any movement toward whole food, plant-based eating can greatly improve your health and potentially lower the risk of disease. However, it can be difficult, […]
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One of the most effective ways to help your mind and body recover from the daily grind is by getting restful sleep. Unfortunately, many people suffer from sleep disorders that make […]
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In my first post on this subject, we discussed and dismissed a number of myths about soy, e.g. Men will develop “Man boobs” Soy may increase the risk of cancer, […]
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Have you heard the warnings: “Soy may increase the risk of breast cancer!” Or “Women with breast cancer shouldn’t use soy!” Or one of the craziest myths, “Men will get […]
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In 1992 NASA felt compelled to conduct a study to evaluate hydration solutions to be used by their astronauts who were experiencing hypohydration while in space. They knew that proper hydration is […]
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“Vitamin B” was once thought to be a single nutrient that existed in extracts of rice, liver, or yeast. However, researchers later discovered that these extracts contained several vitamins, which […]
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What Is Turmeric? Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is an herb of the ginger family that is native to southern Asia and cultivated extensively in India, China, Indonesia, and other tropical countries. […]
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According to Greek mythology, Daedalus and his son Icarus were imprisoned by King Minos on the island of Crete. Daedalus set to work to make wings for himself and his son Icarus. […]
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You’ve probably seen Elderberry products on shelves – from cough syrup to lozenges, gummies to juices and tea, alongside other popular cold and flu herbal remedies. But what makes Elderberry such […]
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The M.D.News reports that Muscadine berries are “…are among the richest sources of antioxidants found in nature.” It goes on to say that Muscadine grapes “…are a leading food source […]