Health

  A person’s risk of developing heart and bone diseases increases with age. Fortunately, there’s an effective and natural way of reducing this risk. Research suggests increasing your intake of vitamin K can improve your heart and bone health. According to an article published in Integrative Medicine: A…
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  The American Cancer Society estimates that over 1.7 million new cancer cases will have been diagnosed in 2019, and that it will kill over 600,000 Americans this year. Many of us have been touched by this terrifying disease, either through a personal diagnosis or through the loss of a loved one. But, despite cancer…
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  Have you ever gone ahead and eaten that piece of sugary chocolate, despite being perfectly aware it is not good for you? Do you inadvertently make decisions because you are hungry or cold? In other words, does the brain’s processing of internal bodily signals interfere with your ability to act in the manner you know is…
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  Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a term used to refer to symptoms which affect the gastrointestinal tract. Although these symptoms are fairly common and are also associated with other diseases, they fall under FD when they have no apparent cause. According to studies, about 15 to 30 percent of the world’s…
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  If you enjoy cranberries, you might have thought about how good it tastes or debated with relatives about whether the jellied variety is better than the traditional sauce. One thought that probably didn’t enter your mind was how much it can do for your health. Sure, most people know that cranberry juice can stop a…
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  By Greg Hughes, PhD Just over 19 percent of US adults experienced an anxiety disorder at some point last year (that figure jumps to nearly a quarter when looking at US women in particular) and over 12 percent of people suffer from social anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. So needless to say, quite a few present…
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  Do you know that you can reverse dental problems by just changing your diet? What you eat is crucial to your dental health. Some foods cause cavities, while others fight them. Your teeth are constantly being remineralized and demineralized. Remineralization occurs when your teeth take up minerals and nutrients…
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  A vegetarian diet may be associated with a lower risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs), a study in Scientific Reports suggests. UTIs are usually caused by gut bacteria, such as E. coli, which enter the urinary tract through the urethra and affect the kidneys and…
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  The world is not getting any safer. The growing number of environmental threats is increasing, and the mainstream media would like you to think that the only way out is through the medical establishment’s ill-contrived “cures”. Unfortunately, these remedies have proven to be moderately helpful at…
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  A strong immune system is the body’s first line of defense against disease-causing pathogens. However, the immune system requires an adequate intake of essential vitamins and minerals in order to function properly. Certain body functions, such as metabolism and digestion, also benefit from nutrient-dense foods.…
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