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Alternative therapies for ulcerative colitis – sources for the article. Page 3. …read more
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
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
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
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
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
Banned food products of other countries are sometimes approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). American supermarket shelves are filled with food products the FDA claims are safe for consumption. However, other countries find the same foods unworthy and ultimately ban them for the benefit of public health and safety. Perhaps, the FDA
While Americans are mostly coffee drinkers, worldwide there are three cups of tea drunk for every one of coffee. (1) There are some definite health reasons to consider drinking green tea, which may just be the healthiest drink of all! Green Tea vs Black Tea Most tea consumed world wide is black tea. In the
When people think about drug interactions, they usually think about medicines which react negatively with other medicines. While this is a possibility especially for older patients who generally take many medications, it is not the only thing to worry about. Some medications come with dietary restrictions that patients are not always aware of. Several of
Hyperpigmentation of the skin is a condition that is caused by a variety of factors that include excess sun exposure, hormonal changes, medications and natural aging. While certain conditions create a natural disposition to hyperpigmentation, there are ways to minimize your chances of the condition as well as treat your skin for current symptoms of