Wellness & Research Blog: Toxins

Nelumbo_nucifera

The amazing history and health benefits of lotus flower

Most people recognize the lotus flower (Nelumbo nucifera) due to it's symbolic representation in both current and ancient religions. It was an omnipresent feature...

The amazing history and health benefits of lotus flower

Most people recognize the lotus flower (Nelumbo nucifera) due to it's symbolic representation in both current and ancient religions. It was an omnipresent feature...

Microplastics-in-lab

Focusing on the growing fertility epidemic: Study shows microplasti...

In a recent blog post we discussed the needless concern over the estrogen-like effects that soybean products are thought to pass on to humans....

Focusing on the growing fertility epidemic: Study shows microplasti...

In a recent blog post we discussed the needless concern over the estrogen-like effects that soybean products are thought to pass on to humans....

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From heart to brain: Evidence mounts regarding damage microplastics...

A mind-numbing study published in early February has made headlines around the world: The average human brain now contains approximately seven grams of microplastics....

From heart to brain: Evidence mounts regarding damage microplastics...

A mind-numbing study published in early February has made headlines around the world: The average human brain now contains approximately seven grams of microplastics....

Phthalates-danger_LR

More cardiovascular disease, less conceiving: Household chemicals l...

"Common products inside your home are contributing to serious health conditions." Thanks to volumes of research conducted since the 1980s, this statement can now...

More cardiovascular disease, less conceiving: Household chemicals l...

"Common products inside your home are contributing to serious health conditions." Thanks to volumes of research conducted since the 1980s, this statement can now...

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Glutamine supplementation improves gut health and immune defense wi...

Glutamine is an amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. It is considered by most scientists to be a "conditionally essential"...

Glutamine supplementation improves gut health and immune defense wi...

Glutamine is an amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. It is considered by most scientists to be a "conditionally essential"...

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Undeniable: Studies from around the world link ultra-processed food...

A growing body of scientific evidence shows that regular consumption of ultra-processed foods leads to a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Type...

Undeniable: Studies from around the world link ultra-processed food...

A growing body of scientific evidence shows that regular consumption of ultra-processed foods leads to a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Type...

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Australian study links ultra-processed food to increases in numerou...

Processed food consumption has mushroomed in recent decades and, according to numerous studies, the price being paid by consumers is a reciprocating increase in...

Australian study links ultra-processed food to increases in numerou...

Processed food consumption has mushroomed in recent decades and, according to numerous studies, the price being paid by consumers is a reciprocating increase in...

Poor-sleep-man

Do you underestimate poor sleep? It's a risk factor similar to high...

In 2020 the Zurich-based insurance company Swiss Re---the largest insurer in the world based on policies issued---posited the question, "Is sleep the new blood...

Do you underestimate poor sleep? It's a risk factor similar to high...

In 2020 the Zurich-based insurance company Swiss Re---the largest insurer in the world based on policies issued---posited the question, "Is sleep the new blood...

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In a nation already plagued with sleep disorders, fluoride in drink...

Prior to the Covid pandemic the American Sleep Association estimated 50 million Americans---more than one in seven---suffered from a sleep disorder. During the pandemic...

In a nation already plagued with sleep disorders, fluoride in drink...

Prior to the Covid pandemic the American Sleep Association estimated 50 million Americans---more than one in seven---suffered from a sleep disorder. During the pandemic...

Sugar-substitutes

Use zero-calorie sugar substitutes? Research shows your liver needs...

Almost everyone is aware that cancer risk has been linked to the use of some some sugar substitutes. The controversy goes back at least...

Use zero-calorie sugar substitutes? Research shows your liver needs...

Almost everyone is aware that cancer risk has been linked to the use of some some sugar substitutes. The controversy goes back at least...

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IIFYM and Intuitive Eating… The Sucralose Dilemma

As fitness enthusiasts, we have seen many people lose weight on macro counting and agree with the importance of knowing your food intake. Along...

IIFYM and Intuitive Eating… The Sucralose Dilemma

As fitness enthusiasts, we have seen many people lose weight on macro counting and agree with the importance of knowing your food intake. Along...

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Save Your Energy for the Holidays, Instead of for Battling Toxins

Tis the season for a change in diet and an increase in processed food consumption. This also means it’s a good time of year...

Save Your Energy for the Holidays, Instead of for Battling Toxins

Tis the season for a change in diet and an increase in processed food consumption. This also means it’s a good time of year...