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Chlorophyll: A Powerful Blood Builder And Chelating Agent
Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants responsible for absorbing the light necessary for photosynthesis. It is often considered to be the "blood" of plants, since it comprises the basic physiology of the plant and is required for their basic metabolic functions, such as growth and respiration. While most land plants contain chlorophyll to some degree,... [read more]
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Fasting Shown To Regenerate Stem Cells, Reverse Immunosuppression After Three Days
What if the key to maintaining a vibrant immune system was simply not eating for a few days at a time twice a year? Researchers from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles say that periodic, prolonged fasting - that is, not eating for between two and... [read more]
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Research Confirms The Importance Of Salt As Part Of A Healthy Diet
In the government's opinion, salt is still considered to be a harmful substance that people need to avoid in order to protect against hypertension and cardiovascular disease. However, the science on this widely debated subject is questionably incongruent, with a bulk of credible research actually pointing towards salt as a protector of heart health rather... [read more]
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Three Healthy, Lactose-Free Substitutes To Animal Milk
According to an article published on the Genetics Home Reference website, an estimated 65 percent of the world's population has difficulty digesting lactose, a sugar found in animal milk, after infancy. While people of East Asian descent are the most likely to suffer from lactose intolerance, it also affects large populations of the United States and... [read more]
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Study: High Colon Cancer Risk Caused By Western Junk Food Can Be Reversed With Healthy, High-Fiber Diets
Switching from a Western diet high in meat and fat to a diet rich in vegetables and beans may reduce a person's risk of colon cancer in just two weeks, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and Imperial College London and... [read more]
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Orthorexia Nervosa - New Mental Disorder Aimed At People Who Insist On Eating A Clean Diet
In an attempt to curb the mass rush for food change and reform, psychiatry has green lighted a public relations push to spread awareness about their new buzzword “orthorexia nervosa,” defined as “a pathological obsession for biologically pure and healthy... [read more]
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Get The Proven Facts On Saturated Fats
The desire to become healthy has become dangerously associated with our physical appearance. As a result of this obsession to be thinner, we have unscrupulously pinned the blame on fat consumption and have become label scanners instead of responsible consumers. This lack of research combined with emotional decisions has led to low fat diets that have all... [read more]
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Only 14% Of People In Disneyland Measles Outbreak Were Unvaccinated Yet They're 100% To Blame, Claims Propaganda
A new study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics claims to delineate the source and spread of measles during the widely hyped Disneyland measles outbreak, of course blaming the unvaccinated for this ridiculous non-event. [read more]
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Vitamin D Reduces Inflammation, Improves Prostate Cancer In 60% Of Men
Doses of vitamin D equivalent to those from daily sun exposure were able to slow and even cure low-grade prostate cancer in a new study conducted by researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina and presented at the annual meeting of the American Chemical Society in Denver on March 23. [read more]
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Drinking Fluoridated Water Can Lead To Hypothyroidism, Depression And Obesity, Study Finds
Drinking water that's been artificially fluoridated with synthetic fluoride chemicals has been shown in a new peer-reviewed study to increase the risk of underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism, by 30 percent or more. Researchers from the University of Kent in the UK... [read more]
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What Are The Healthiest Cooking Oils?
The average consumer today is spoiled for choice when it comes to cooking oils. Most stores (including health food stores) in the West tend to be packed with oils of various colors, tastes and origins, and it can be difficult to distinguish the healthy ones from the unhealthy ones. The most important factor to bear in mind when choosing oils is not just... [read more]
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Four Things You Need To Understand About Your Sun Exposure
As the dog days of summer approach and the sun starts to beat down, it becomes vitally important to know how to use the sun effectively. Far too often people use it in ways that create negative consequences, and as a result, they become jaded, afraid, and end up blocking the healing benefits of the sun. To use the sun to its fullest advantage this summer... [read more]
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New Government Study Concludes Cell Phone Radiation Causes Brain Cancer
After decades of denials and attacks by the media which called people concerned about cell phone radiation "tin foil hat-wearing conspiracy theorists," a massive, multi-year study funded by the federal government now concludes that yes, cell phone radiation causes brain cancer. The study is published here and it's entitled, "Report of Partial Findings... [read more]
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Homeowners Say Smart Meters Are Damaging Their Health, Causing Chronic Pain, Hair Loss And Sensitivity To Light
By 2014, smart meters had been installed in nearly 50 million American homes, and despite assurances by power companies that they are completely safe, many people are reporting serious health issues caused by them - and many experts believe that they can indeed... [read more]
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16 Reasons To Eat Cantaloupe This Summer
Cantaloupes aren’t a fruit typically associated with health, which is a shame. These sweet, succulent melons are absolutely loaded with nutrients and antioxidants, yet contain very few calories. A generous helping of cantaloupes a day is enough to fill the body with vitamins A and C, potassium, fiber, and much more. [read more]
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New Study Proves Organic Foods Are Healthier And More Nutritious
The most comprehensive analysis ever performed comparing organic foods with those "conventionally" grown with synthetic pesticides and fertilizers has concluded that organic fruits and vegetables are not just less toxic but actually more nutritious than conventional produce. [read more]
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Four Ways To Easily Tell What Your Poop Says About Your Health
It's not something discussed in most social circles, but one of the most important topics when it comes down to you being able to evaluate your health, is your poop. The frequency, form, fumes, and color are all you need to evaluate your stool and to be able to make a reasonable assessment of how different areas of your body are functioning. [read more]
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Preventing And Reversing Prostate Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 186,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in the United States in 2008, while nearly 30,000 will die of the disease over the same period. A cancerous prostate is, therefore, the most common cancer that affects men, and the second most common cause of cancer-associated death (after lung... [read more]
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Top 5 Health Benefits Of Mangos
The juicy, tropical flavor of mangos are enjoyed by many, but there are other benefits of eating the fruit beyond its flavor. In fact, June is National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables month, and according to Mango.org, June is also National Mango Month. All the more reason to hone in on this healthy fruit! Aside from the delicious taste, mangos are full of... [read more]
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Cancer Is Entirely A Man-Made Disease
It may be hard to believe, but a recent study shows that cancer is 100 percent a man-made disease, and that it is caused by modern-day phenomena like pollution and dietary intake. Researchers at the University of Manchester's KNH Centre for Biomedical Egyptology in England, reached that conclusion in 2010, after reviewing remains and literature from... [read more]
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Best Strategies To Boost Your Vitamin B Levels
Referred to as vitamin B complex, the eight B vitamins -- B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9 and B12 -- play an important role in keeping our bodies running like well oiled machines. These essential nutrients help convert our food into fuel, allowing us to stay energized throughout the day. B vitamin deficiencies are more common than most physicians know, and... [read more]
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Does Eating Organic Really Matter?
Eating organic food has gained a lot of attention in recent years. What was once just a small subsection of our food supply has grown into a multi-million dollar business that offers a product most consumers just can’t seem to get enough of. Organic food is everywhere, and most people are willing to pay the extra bit of cash that comes with the price... [read more]
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8 Critical Upgrades For A Healthier Body
It is often difficult for people to completely drop old health compromising habits and pick up completely new ones, even if it is a better choice for their health. Due to that fact, transition is an important strategy. Here are 8 upgrades to transition to in order to reach that next level of health. [read more]
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Top Foods With More Vitamin C Than An Orange
Without enough vitamin C, cell growth and circulatory health can be compromised. Vitamin C is necessary to ensure that the system develops properly and is able to function well every step of the way; however, many people may be deficient in this nutrient, which can lead to an inability for the immune system to operate at peak effectiveness. [read more]
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The Ten Most Addictive Foods In The World
Do you wake up every morning committed to eating healthy so you can lose body fat? Do you think, not tonight—no chocolate (or pizza, ice cream, or chips) tonight? You promise yourself that you’ll have a lovely green salad with colorful veggies and a nice piece of salmon or steak with tomatoes and artichokes. But then, every afternoon, does that... [read more]
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4 Reasons Dental Problems Are Causing Illness In Your Body
Teeth have been treated as tools rather than a living part of our physiology. They have been pulled, drilled, and filled, and as a result, significant damage has been inflicted to the rest of the body. This is why it's vitally important to understand the four reasons dental problems are causing illness in the body, and how to help remedy them. [read more]
