Hormones are chemical messengers that influence and/or determine key bodily functions including growth, metabolism, reproduction, mood and many others. Hormonal imbalances are highly prevalent in today’s society and may be caused by stress, birth control pills, steroids, medical conditions, sleep problems, thyroid disease, Addison’s disease and/or several other conditions or [...]
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If there is one remedy that can prevent and aid healing of any symptoms of colds and even flu, it is fire cider. Also known as fire vinegar, this folk medicine has a long history of use in the world of herbal healing. While there can be some variations to [...]
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Nutrition is a complex puzzle that human beings are still learning more about with each passing year. Most people know that vitamin and mineral intake are important, but not all vitamins receive the same attention when it comes to including them into the diet for their health giving properties. One [...]
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It’s one of the most powerful remedies in North America, utilized for hundreds of years. Even with this long, outstanding history of effective use, echinacea is still not a household name, as most people prefer over-the-counter or prescription drugs. Despite its relative anonymity, using echinacea consistently offers transformative health benefits. [...]
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As fate would have it, some of the most effective healing substances come in unexpected packages. One of the most unknown and underestimated super foods comes from the leaves of a tropical plant that is widely consumed by many people on vacation, but almost never consumed back home. Guava Leaf [...]
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The genetically modified food experiment first hit the United States’ food market in the mid-1990s with the introduction of the FlavrSavr Tomato, which ended up on the chopping block after widespread rejection from food providers. The GMO industry, led by companies like Monsanto, Bayer, Syngenta, Dow Chemical and others, continued [...]
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The protein bar industry has seen a lot of changes in recent years with companies like KIND bought out by large companies and ingredients altered. Canola oil and other unsavory ingredients have found their way into the “healthy” staples people have enjoyed for quite some time with non-GMO, organic and [...]
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The human body is comprised of up to 60% water according to H.H. Mitchell, who presented findings in the Journal of Biological Chemistry that the brain and heart are composed of 73% water, the lungs are about 83% water, and the muscles and kidneys top out at [...]
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Alcohol is a beverage consumed by a large number of people from the world’s longest living cultures, many of whom have alcohol drinking as a custom. That being said, not everyone responds well to alcohol consumption and it can be disadvantageous for short-term health as well as long-term health in [...]
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The top producer of pork in the United States, the Smithfield Corporation of Smithfield, Virginia, is well known for its line of sausages, roasts, ribs, bacon and more. These types of processed meats are favorites among United States customers, where they are widely eaten at Sunday breakfasts, diners and breakfast [...]
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