Health

Kombucha is a fermented tea that has been consumed for thousands of years. Not only does it have the same health benefits as tea, it’s also rich in beneficial probiotics. Kombucha also contains antioxidants, can kill harmful bacteria and may help fight several diseases. Here are the top 8 health benefits of kombucha, based on…
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Over a million people in the United States are currently diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), it is likely that millions more are battling similar symptoms but don’t meet all the standards for a formal diagnosis. What are the signs of CFS? Well, symptoms – including…
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Story at-a-glance: • The phytonutrients EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate) and resveratrol have a direct and indirect effect on your central nervous system, including having proneurogenic properties and improving cognitive function • EGCG demonstrates the ability to enhance connectivity in the brain, lower cognitive impairment and reduce…
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For many, working from home is now the “new normal.” And, for millions of Americans, this means long hours seated at a desk. Believe it or not, while excessive sitting hardly seems like a dangerous activity, it actually presents a serious risk to health. In fact, the threat is so severe that health experts are now characterizing prolonged…
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New research by Swansea scientists in collaboration with scientists at the University of Bristol and the Francis Crick Institute in London has indicated that consuming a diet high in the sugar fructose might prevent the proper functioning of peoples’ immune systems in ways that has, until now, largely been unknown. Fructose is commonly…
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We don't only find testosterone in the male body, but also in a woman's ovaries and adrenal glands. Because of this, it's one of the androgens (male sex hormones) that exist in women. The main functions of testosterone are testicular and brain differentiation, as well as the development of primary and secondary sexual characteristics.…
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In a world that champions Western medicine and harsh chemicals, essential oils continue to be amazingly popular. Clinical trials point to essential oil benefits ranging from headache relief to natural stress reduction. Research out of Johns Hopkins even suggests that essential oils are more effective than antibiotics at killing a type of…
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If you aren't enjoying hemp seeds as a regular part of your diet, you might want to give them a chances. These tiny seed have a wonderful creamy, nutty taste and are extremely versatile. They can be enjoyed in cereals, granola, salad dressings, desserts and make a wonderful dairy free milk. Hemp seeds are a source of easily…
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Sugary drinks have become a standard part of the diet of many Americans. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between 2011 and 2014, six in 10 American youth and five in 10 American adults drank a sugar-sweetened beverage on any given day. Unfortunately, studies have linked the frequent consumption…
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It is of great benefit to learn to use it in order to regain our health Our body was created to stay healthy on its own, with its own strengths. In each of us there is a doctor who treats us with the same care and kindness whether we have a health card or not, who is ready to come to our aid day and night, on weekends or holidays. Our…
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