Maria Sykes
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Your kidneys are a pair of small bean-shaped organs located in the middle of your back which also just happen to be one of the most important organs responsible for detoxing the body. The kidneys remove waste and extra water from the blood to form urine. If your kidneys were not able to do their job […]
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Fibromyalgia is still a widely misunderstood condition, one that the medical community is still exploring and learning about. Fibromyalgia presents itself in several forms, which contributes to its notorious mystique. One less well-known condition caused by fibromyalgia is edema (or fibromyalgia swelling). Is edema plaguing you? Fibromyalgia Complications: What is Edema? Edema is swelling caused by […]
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Organ meats are often perceived with disgust by some people, but they may be more nutritious than you think. If you’re vegan or vegetarian, this isn’t meant to change your mind, but if you’re not, organ meats may be worth a try. And for those who’ve been enjoying liver and kidney recipes for years, keep […]
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Feeling the effects of sleep deprivation at work? No amount of double shot espressos can accomplish what a couple of quality sleep cycles can! Whereas many European countries commonly shut down businesses for an afternoon siesta, North American workplaces generally frown upon getting some shut-eye at work. But there’s something to be said for incorporating […]
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This article was originally published November 15 2019 and has since been updated. There are a lot of reasons to eat less meat. The beef industry has a significantly large carbon footprint (1). Red meat has been tentatively linked to cancer; processed meats even more so. (2) The ethics of eating animals and how they […]
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This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. Experiencing anxiety is more than just feeling butterflies in your stomach. Anxiety can have a direct impact on your overall health, from causing complications in digestion to worsening symptoms of chronic illnesses, and […]
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This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. When most people think of liver disease, the first thing that pops into their heads is that a few too many alcoholic drinks is the culprit. But there are countless everyday habits that […]
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Have you ever woken up unable to move or speak? Have you ever felt a negative energy in your room with no explanation? You might have experienced sleep paralysis. What is Sleep Paralysis? Sleep paralysis is the temporary inability to control your body’s movements or speech while you’re between sleeping and wakefulness. The frightening sensation […]
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A team of European research groups recently claimed they uncovered a contributing cause of asthma symptoms, and even better, that they may have just designed the cure. Scientists from Ghent University in Belgium partnered with others from Ghent University Hospital, a biotech company called arGEN-X, and associates from Stockholm, Marseilles, and Rotterdam looked to gout as […]
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People taking medications to help manage type 2 diabetes should talk to their doctor about their risk of a rare genital infection that has been linked to a certain class of diabetes medications. A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, led by doctor Susan J. Bersoff-Matcha, Christine Chamberlain, PharmD, CDE, and others […]
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The idea that social media can be dangerous is not new. I think on some level we all know that it can cause us stress and anxiety. We fret about how we look in pictures and how our comments sound. We worry that other people are having more fun and doing more things. We wish […]
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When athleisure became the new denim, some of us rejoiced – happy to wear pinch-free pants anywhere we pleased. Others dramatically lamented something about folks being a little too comfortable in public places (those people can mind their business). But fashion sense aside, stretchy athleisure bottoms like yoga pants and leggings have also faced criticism […]
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