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On April 11th, the California Assembly’s Committee on Health approved a bill to ban five chemical food ingredients: brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, Red Dye No. 3, and titanium dioxide. In the United States, these are found in candy, cereals, and many other common foods on grocery store shelves. They’ve been banned because of […]
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Bulletproof coffee is a craze that’s been around for several years now. You may have heard about it, or you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. The idea behind bulletproof coffee is simple: blend up some butter with your coffee and drink it. But does it actually have any health benefits? Can […]
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Misinformation is everywhere online when it comes to our health. People misread or misunderstand information, or they make it up entirely, causing panic and stress for those simply trying to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. Recently, a product that has been subject to this misinformation is Apeel – a coating designed to […]
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Root canals are a common dental procedure; in fact, dentists perform about 25 million of them a year. Have you ever wondered, however, if they’re safe? Or whether they could actually increase your risk of chronic disease? There is a lot of information out there, and it’s hard to know what to trust. To get […]
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Fibromyalgia is still a very poorly understood disease. Scientists are constantly researching to try and learn more about out and, hopefully, how to treat it. Researchers from Canada’s McGill University discovered in April of 2019 that gut bacteria have a very strong link to fibromyalgia. In fact, the research team shows, there are 19 different […]
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Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world. People drink it help them wake up in the morning, warm them up during the day, and even before bed to help them sleep at night. Typically, all you ever hear about are the many health benefits of tea – but it may not […]
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Calcium is a mineral that your body needs to function properly. It’s found in all of your bones, teeth, and muscles. It helps your heartbeat and keeps blood pressure normal. It’s one of the most important nutrients in the body. But what if you’re not getting enough calcium? Not consuming enough calcium can lead to […]
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When our grandparents were our age, thyroid disease was not something that they probably ever even heard about. This is because it was quite rare, but maybe not for the reasons you think. Today, however, thyroid diseases are on the rise. The question remains: Why? While many experts say this is at least in part […]
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Nutrigenomics, or nutritional genomics, is the study of genes and nutrition. More specifically, it focuses on understanding how a person’s DNA responds to the foods they eat. And how to use this knowledge of genes to tailor a diet to help individuals reach their health goals, whether it’s weight loss, athletic performance, or disease prevention. […]
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Pyroluria and pyrroles are a controversial subject. Some researchers and medical professionals believe that pyroluria is a legitimate condition, while others are skeptical. It’s important to note that, regardless of where you fall on the spectrum, there are many people who feel they’ve been helped by treatments that address this condition. What Is Pyroluria? Pyroluria, […]
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Antibiotics are a discovery that has saved countless lives. Since the discovery of penicillin, scientists have discovered and developed thousands more antibiotics for a wide range of bacterial infections. While these developments have had a largely positive impact on our society, it hasn’t been all good news. Amy Moser from Phoenix, Arizona, sadly knows the […]
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Food allergies are rising, and it’s not just because we’ve gotten better at detecting and diagnosing them. Many of us are left baffled as to why our grandparents didn’t seem to have issues with allergies, while every year now, more and more children and adults are suffering from them. Theories abound on how and why […]
