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Infant gut health so important it even affects motor skills, study finds

Most people now know that a healthy gut microbiome is essential for human health; however, most people don't know that this important aspect of health...
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CDC advises some groups NOT get a vaccine - recommends immune nutrients

Any discussion on not getting a vaccine can cause outrage by vaccine advocates; however, it is important to note that the CDC itself is advising...
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Milk overtakes peanuts as number 1 allergy while digestive enzymes continue to gain popularity

The rate of children hospitalized for food-induced anaphylaxis rose by 25% from 2006 to 2012. This is according to a 2019 analysis of data from...
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Ginkgo biloba---the oldest tree on earth may also be the oldest medicine

Ginkgo Biloba today is known for the many medicinal benefits of its leaves and nuts. But not many people know that the Ginkgo Biloba is...
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Tips and tools to get started on your own research

When it comes to health, nutrition and disease there is a lot of diversity of thought. That's the nice way to say there is bitter...
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Probiotics reduce Irritable Bowel Syndrome, abdominal pain in new clinical trial

A new randomized study has again proven the "clinical efficacy" of probiotics in supporting different digestive conditions. The new clinical trial determined that two different...
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Five studies proving Echinacea is a potent immune building nutrient

Last week we presented a brief history on the use of Echinacea as a natural health builder. If you missed the article you can see...
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Introduction to Echinacea -- America's favorite immune building herb

The herb that natural health advocates know as "Echinacea" is actually a genus---or a family of different species. The Echinacea genus includes ten species. They...

The MEGA-reason you should be taking a vegetarian EFA instead of a fish oil EFA

Everyone today agrees essential fatty acids (EFAs) are essential for good health. And most agree adding an EFA supplement to one's diet to compliment the...
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Probiotic combination curbs allergy symptoms in university study

As millions make their annual trek to the doctor for their seasonal allergy shots, there might be a new weapon they're overlooking: probiotics. A University...
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Bad gut bacteria does more harm than you realize

Illness and psychological disorders may result from bad gut bacteria. Your gastrointestinal or ‘GI’ tract is your body’s engine. In fact it’s sometimes referred to...
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Long-Term Risk of Allergy Medications

Last week, we talked about how to break away from treating allergy symptoms and instead how to treat the cause with adequate nutrition. Allergy medications...
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Understanding Allergies and How to Truly Treat Them

We know allergens exist and we have reactions to them but we don’t really think about why our sinuses go haywire, or why exactly we...
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Scientists say people are more bacteria than human---and this is important to your health

According to a consortium of scientists studying the human microbiome, people are more bacteria than human. The massive Human Microbiome Project, launched in 2007 by...
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