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We all know by now that ginger is good for us. We know that it has antibacterial properties and that it can give our immune systems a little support during cold and flu season. Recently, however, another benefit of this spicy root has been explored: It helps fights body fat. Specifically, it can potentially prevent […]
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Your liver is one of the most vital organs in the body. Although it often does not get as much attention as the heart or the lungs, the liver performs over five hundred functions. For this reason, it is important that you keep your liver- and more importantly, your liver mitochondria- healthy. New research has […]
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If you’ve ever been a soon-to-be parent, you’ve likely wondered what your child will look like. Will they have your partner’s blue eyes? Or how about your thick, curly hair? Will they inherit your in-law’s height, or be short like your family? What your child will look like all comes down to genes. While we […]
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Anger can sometimes be a good thing. It can motivate you to stand up against social injustice, push you to work harder, or force you to have a tough but necessary conversation with a loved one. Constant anger, though, does more harm than good. In fact, there is a connection between anger and weight gain. […]
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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. Professionals sometimes refer to our gut as the “second brain” of our bodies. Beyond just the physical sensations we have when trying to make a decision (aka the “gut feeling”), our gut has […]
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Consistent stretching is one of the best things you can do for improved mobility throughout your entire lifespan. In fact, stretching 10 minutes a day can help you feel better both immediately and on a regular basis. Stretching 10 Minutes a Day: Routine This routine is simple to do, takes only 10 minutes to complete, […]
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Most of the world has prescribed to the “calories in, calories out” model for weight loss. In other words, if you want to lose weight, you simply need to consume fewer calories (ie eat less) and expend more calories (ie exercise more). If the science of weight loss is so simple, then, many experts are […]
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According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults should get between seven and nine hours of sleep every night. Teenagers need 8.5 to 9.5 hours, and school-age children need between ten and eleven hours [1]. Unfortunately for many of us, sleep can sometimes be elusive, and sleep problems are common. Some of us have trouble falling […]
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Horseradish root is a cruciferous vegetable that is in the same family as mustard, wasabi, cabbage, broccoli, and kale. Thought to have originated in Eastern Europe, experts believe this hearty vegetable has been in cultivation for less than two thousand years [1]. Most people recognize horseradish as that pungent, nose, and eye-burning condiment often used […]
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects women of reproductive age, resulting is disrupted menstrual cycles that can be either prolonged or infrequent. This is due to the growth of follicles on the ovaries which results in irregular release of eggs. PCOS is believed to be caused by endocrine dysfunction that causes an imbalance of sex hormones. […]
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Written By: Mirna Sharafeddine, B.Sc., R.H.N. This article was originally published on July 31, 2019, and has since been updated. Did that get your attention? It was meant to. These are the types of headlines that we see quite often when it comes to some of our favorite things including coffee, chocolate, and wine. One […]
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Many of us shop at the Dollar Store because it’s inexpensive and convenient. In one place you can find birthday cards, wrapping paper, decorations, kitchen supplies, and much more. The best part is, all of it can be yours for mere pocket change. Unfortunately, some of these items come at a cost. A health cost, […]
