By the age of seven, practically all children will have suffered an ear infection. It’s the second most common childhood illness, colds are number one. Definitely a painful experience, and risky, too, if it isn’t taken care of. This usually means a visit to the family doctor and a prescription for amoxicillin. Problem solved? Not […]
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If you’ve done much research on gut health, you already know that antibiotics, even when prescribed and used correctly, can really do a number on your digestive health. While they’re killing off the pathogens they were meant to eliminate, antibiotics also rid your body of the helpful bacteria and other friendly microbes. This microbial community
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Do you have trouble losing extra weight even though you’re exercising regularly and eating healthy foods? Starving yourself to lose weight isn’t good for your body, and a super hard-core exercise program may not be the answer, either. These are both extremes, most people’s needs fall somewhere in between. So let’s take a closer look
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GMOs (genetically modified organisms) have genes from another species transplanted into their DNA. This is done to increase production or yield or add some other previously nonexistent quality to the organism. These experimental organisms have so far been mostly plants, but animals are also being modified. This is not the same as hybridizing. Hybrids are
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Depression: A leading cause of disability One of the most prominent reasons for disability globally is depression. According to estimates by health researchers, 1 out of every 5 individuals will experience chronic depression in their life. Approximately 85% of people who experience an episode of depression for the first time in their lives will suffer
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We typically think of using essential oils for their marvelous fragrance, or as a spa treatment. These uses are certainly valid, but you should know that plant essences have been used as medicine for thousands of years. First, let me be clear that I’m referring to essential oils, not fragrance oils. Fragrances are synthetics based
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What is the secret to longevity? Can we live as long as we wish without going to the extreme? Maybe, as researchers uncover more about a hitherto obscure part of our DNAs called Telomeres. What Are Telomeres? Telomeres are the tiny caps at the end of our chromosomes. Thanks to the ground-breaking work of scientists
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Of course you want to give your baby every feasible chance of her best possible life and health. Some things are difficult, even impossible, to control. Others are fairly simple and straightforward. Ideally, you should resolve your own health issues – including gut health – before getting pregnant. This gives your baby many advantages, some
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Do you have trouble losing extra weight even though you’re exercising regularly and eating healthy foods? Starving yourself to lose weight isn’t good for your body, and a super hard-core exercise program may not be the answer, either. These are both extremes, most people’s needs fall somewhere in between. So let’s take a closer look
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Your body is designed to digest the food you eat; it creates hydrochloric acid along with various enzymes for just that purpose. So why might you consider taking them as a supplement? Well if you seem to get gas no matter you eat, or you often suffer from heartburn or indigestion, or if constipation is
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