Sneezing? Coughing? Sinus drainage? Unexplained rash? Itchy skin? Believe it or not but these symptoms can be traced back to chemical allergies found in everyday household cleaning products. Unfortunately, most people and even medical professionals associate these symptoms with seasonal changes in plants, trees, pollen, etc. instead of household cleaning products in the home. Every […]
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16 Ways to Naturally Improve Your Immune System Health
When discussing how to improve immune system health, I always like to begin with the following excellent quote from Dr. Lawrence Wilson: “Factors that impair the immune system include nutrient deficiencies, contaminated air, water and food, unhealthy lifestyles, and too much exposure to harmful microbes. Other factors that weaken the immune system are negative attitudes […]
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Alzheimer’s Disease – Importance of Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Swedish researchers have discovered that the lower your brain levels of tocopherols and tocotrienols (the entire family of vitamin E) the higher the chance that you will experience mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s disease. The study led by Mangialasche, F. and colleagues from Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden discovered that among study participants, high serum levels […]
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B-12 Deficiency – Know the Symptoms
It is a well-known fact that a B-12 deficiency if left unchecked can damage your brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and nerves of the eye. It can also cause concerns with energy production, blood sugar, digestion, and hormones. One of the 13 must-have vitamins in our body, Vitamin B-12 (cobalamin) is needed for good physical […]
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Health Benefits of Bananas
The many health benefits of bananas are nothing short of amazing. Bananas are gloriously sweet and come prepackaged with an easy-open pull down. Bananas are a favorite of just about everyone, young and old. The fact that they contain a vibrant punch of potassium (a whopping 467 mg of potassium per banana) makes them not […]
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Cherries for Inflammation and Pain
Eating cherries for inflammation and pain may seem a bit “out there” for most people who actually suffer from chronic pain on a daily basis. However, research continues to show that cherries, especially tart cherries, can give some of the same beneficial type of relief that anti-inflammatory drugs provide without having to be concerned about […]
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Fibromyalgia – What You Need to Know
Imagine waking up every morning feeling worn out, achy, and depressed. The fatigue never seems to go away, and anxiety is a constant companion because you just don’t understand what is wrong with you. You’re scared and confused. If it’s this bad now, what will tomorrow bring? This is the experience many people describe who […]
