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07 Aug 2014
6 Commonly Mislabeled Foods
Savvy consumers have been taught to always “read the label” before purchasing a product – but what if that label is lying? The crime of food fraud – that is, deliberately selling mislabeled food products with the intent to deceiver the purchaser – has risen by around 60% in recent years, leading to the formation
07 Aug 2014
6 Natural Alternatives to Sugar
For those who have a strong sweet tooth but still want to enjoy a healthy diet, there is great news. There are a whole variety of natural sweeteners available – some new to the Western diet, and some old favorites – that avoid both the risks associated with refined sugar (weight gain, diabetes) and those
07 Aug 2014
Health Benefits of Folate
Folate is a member of the B complex family. It was first discovered in 1931.1 The vitamin got its name from the Latin word folium, which means leaf. This is directly attributed to its abundance in leafy green vegetables. Folate, also known as vitamin B9, is essential for the formation of red blood cells and
07 Aug 2014
What You Should Know About Cod Liver Oil
What is cod liver oil? What are the benefits of using it? Get the scoop on this supplement, which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D. …read more
07 Aug 2014
The 9 Best Natural Remedies for Ulcerative…
Alternative therapies for ulcerative colitis – sources for the article. Page 3. …read more
07 Aug 2014
Can DHEA Increase Men's Testosterone Levels?
Learn the science behind DHEA, a hormone said to rev up your sex drive and build muscle by boosting testosterone levels. …read more
06 Aug 2014
Vermicomposting: How to Create Compost from Kitchen Scraps
By Andy Cannella As a professional vegetable gardener I find it indispensable in maintaining an organic, sustainable, thriving garden. In a recent post I described the type of composting most people are familiar with, a big pile in the backyard made up of green and brown materials that must be turned weekly. However, sometimes finding
06 Aug 2014
The Solution To Antibiotic Resistance
Each year, antibiotics resistance kills over 2 million people worldwide. Despite years of warnings from government and world officials, antibiotic prescription rates have continued to increase over 40%. The solution to antibiotic resistance is to take antibiotics out of the hands of the physicians who prescribe them. In spite of global warnings about the coming
06 Aug 2014
Chemical Warfare Agent Found in Fish Oil, Cod Liver Oil and Krill Oil
A chemical warfare agent used during World War I is found in nearly every fish oil, cod liver oil and krill oil product on store shelves. It’s called acrolein and it’s a highly toxic lipid peroxide. In fact, all lipid peroxides are toxic and cause massive cellular damage. Malondialdehyde (MDA) and 4-Hydroxynonenal (HNE) are two
06 Aug 2014
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (Part 1)
Source: online.mph.ufl.edu This August, medical institutions and nonprofit organizations, along with other sectors of society, are celebrating the National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). The purpose of promoting immunization among Americans is to remind them of the benefits that immunization brings to people regardless of their age. All the activities are geared towards encouraging individuals and
