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Could Zinc Help You Sleep?

Zinc is a powerful mineral found naturally in our bodies. It helps to balance hormones, build up new cells, and is an integral building block for many of our body’s processes. It works to metabolize food and plays a part in cell division. One overlooked function is nervous system suppression. Could zinc help you sleep […]

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Can a Keto Diet Help Fight Cancer?

The most common cancer treatments are currently chemotherapy and radiation, both aggressive treatments that leave patients feeling like a shell of their former selves. So it may sound strange to suggest that a specific diet plan could be used to help fight cancer. Yet research shows that the ketogenic diet can slow the growth of […]

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Orange Juice, Leafy Greens and Berries Protects Against Memory Loss in Men

Orange Juice, Leafy Greens and Berries Protects Against Memory Loss in Men

According to a study supported by a grant from the National Institutes of Health and published in the journal Neurology, eating leafy greens, vegetables and berries, and drinking orange juice, was associated with a lower risk of memory loss as men age. The study analyzed data which surveyed 27,000 men and their dietary consumption of fruits, vegetables, berries, and […]

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Excess Weight , Inflammatory Proteins and Colon Cancer Risk

Excess Weight , Inflammatory Proteins and Colon Cancer Risk

 A new study from Tufts University published in the scientific journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention ads to the evidence that obesity promotes cancer through inflammation. Two inflammatory proteins in the colon increase with increasing weight. Two pre-cancerous cellular pathways are activated by these inflammatory proteins. Lead researcher  Joel B. Mason, M.D., a gastroenterologist who studies nutrition and cancer prevention states, […]

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The Truth About Artificial Sugar

As research continues to uncover the dangerous health consequences of eating too much sugar, the use of artificial sugars has risen steadily. It’s easy to find cakes make entirely with Splenda, and every restaurant offers little pink and blue packets of artificial alternatives. Cutting back on sugar is certainly an important goal, but switching to […]

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Everything You Never Knew About Acupuncture

Modern medical advancements have saved countless lives, but ancient medicine like acupuncture also offers powerful results of its own. If you are dealing with common health problems like allergies, migraines, hypertension, or chronic pain, acupuncture could be the solution to improve your wellness. What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is a holistic treatment that has been used […]

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