Health

When her kids were young, Tracey Woodruff, Ph.D., MPH, knew more than most people about environmental toxics. After all, she was a senior scientist at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). But even she never dreamed, as she rocked her children to sleep at night, that the plastic baby…
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  It doesn’t matter if you’re a professional, a student, a stay-at-home parent, or a volunteer, every day can be summed up as a constant battle against stress and mental fatigue. When our brains grow tired, we make poor decisions, work slower, and produce inferior work. What’s…
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  This homemade probiotic toothpaste recipe is an all-time favorites! Not only does it thoroughly clean your teeth, but it also helps to detoxify your mouth and finishes with a cooling sensation! Try it today! Total Preparation Time: 2 minutes Uses: 20 Ingredients:- 1/4 cup coconut oil;- 3 tbsp bentonite…
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  Limes are a great addition to many cocktails, a star ingredient in marinades and dressings, and do wonders to add a burst of freshness to many meals. Many dishes, taco platters, soups and desserts would simply not be complete without the addition of the mighty lime. However, have you considered simply squeezing a…
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  Could eating processed foods, such as breakfast and deli meats, be detrimental to your health? Well, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), the answer is yes. Research has shown that eating lunch meat, bacon, or sausage on a daily basis equates to smoking a pack of cigarettes each day and has a similar…
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  Young, active men may greatly benefit from taking extracts from Ginkgo biloba leaves, according to a study published online in Nutrients. To carry out the study, Polish researchers at the Jerzy Kukucza Academy of Physical Education and the Poznan University of Physical Education examined 18 young active men who…
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  Many families do their best to create healthy, environmentally sustainable homes. They buy organic, non-GMO foods; use a high-quality water filter, and avoid chemicals, plastics, and pesticides. Another very important aspect of a healthy home just beginning to get the attention it deserves is the electromagnetic…
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  The first step towards curing a parasitic infection is working with a professional/ functional medicine doctor and practicing a holistic lifestyle for a while. It is so because boosting the immune system is critical for healing an infection. Using medicinal plants is also an important step. This article focuses on…
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  Read the first part of the article 17. Pine Nuts Pine nuts contain a phytonutrient that actually helps suppress your appetite. It’s a nutrient that boosts ghrelin levels. Ghrelin is a hormone that’s often referred to as the “hunger hormone”. To put it simply, the higher your…
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  When it comes to fine-tuning and improving our health, most people focus on diet, nutrition, exercise and lifestyle habits like meditation and spending time in nature. However, something that is often overlooked or taken for granted that is equally important as any of these is the quality of our sleep. The…
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