Health

  Fasting, a mainstay of virtually every cultural and religious tradition on earth, is an essential tool in the management of autoimmune disease, and should be considered as a therapeutic intervention in autoimmune patients in order to improve both metabolic and immune parameters. Fasting: A Long-Neglected…
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  If you’ve been getting sick for no apparent reason, you may be suffering from chronic stress. Most people are so used to being stressed that they don’t even do anything to address it, which should not be the case. Failing to maintain healthy stress levels can interfere with the different functions of the…
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  Whey might be a byproduct of the cheese-making process, but it’s still an excellent source of essential nutrients. Those from traditional fermented cheese, in particular, can even prevent atherosclerosis, according to researchers from Xinjiang Medical University in China. The study, which was published in BMC…
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  A Chinese study examined the potential of the root of Angelica (Angelica dahurica Radix) to treat obesity in mice and human liver cells. The researchers reported that Angelica root can reduce the negative effects of obesity on both humans and mice. Obesity is caused by a number of factors, such as diets with…
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  Encouraging children to spend more time playing outdoors may help them reduce the risk of developing various eye conditions such as nearsightedness or myopia, optometry experts told the Daily Mail online. Professors Karla Zadnik and Don Mutti of Ohio State University’s College of Optometry argued that easy…
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  Flu shot propaganda is everywhere — and it seems like the vaccine industry is getting pushier every year. In addition to the mainstream media’s “flupocalypse” scare tactics, there’s now a wave of “free” flu shots taking over supermarkets and pharmacies — and all it will cost you…
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  There are many treatments you can use to prevent and treat flu infections. Among these treatments are a number of remedies and preventives that can help you combat colds and flu naturally. Why not use these natural flu remedies to protect yourself during flu season? Elderberry syrup The immune-boosting…
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  In your neck is a small butterfly-shaped gland that regulates your hormones and controls the metabolic processes of your body. This organ is your thyroid gland, and it normally produces just the right amount of your hormones to keep your body functioning properly. If your thyroid gland produces too little or too…
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  The best and worst headphones, plus tips for protecting hearing If your little ones regularly plug a set of children’s headphones into a smartphone or tablet (probably for your own sanity rather than for any other reason), you should know that even brands that claim to be “safe for young…
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  Bananas, for the most part, come with a bevy of health benefits, making it a total package all on its own. It’s also one of the most consumed fruits in the U.S., with the average American eating more than 11 pounds of bananas each year (over just 10 pounds of apples, the second most-consumed fruit).…
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