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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 in...
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Focusing on the growing fertility epidemic: Study shows microplastics exposure is a primary culprit

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. This...
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From heart to brain: Evidence mounts regarding damage microplastics cause to human body

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. According...
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More cardiovascular disease, less conceiving: Household chemicals linked to chronic health issues in men

"Common products inside your home are contributing to serious health conditions." Thanks to volumes of research conducted since the 1980s, this statement can now be...
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Glutamine supplementation improves gut health and immune defense within two weeks, study finds

Glutamine is an amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. It is considered by most scientists to be a "conditionally essential" amino...
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Undeniable: Studies from around the world link ultra-processed food consumption to Type 2 diabetes

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 2...
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Australian study links ultra-processed food to increases in numerous health conditions

Processed food consumption has mushroomed in recent decades and, according to numerous studies, the price being paid by consumers is a reciprocating increase in disease,...
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Do you underestimate poor sleep? It's a risk factor similar to high blood pressure

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 pressure?"...
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In a nation already plagued with sleep disorders, fluoride in drinking water shown to cause sleeping problems

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

Almost everyone is aware that cancer risk has been linked to the use of some some sugar substitutes. The controversy goes back at least to...
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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 with...
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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 to...
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What You Should Know About Food Dyes and Artificial Flavorings

WHY DOES OPTIMAL HEALTH SYSTEMS USE NO FOOD COLOR DYES OR ARTIFICIAL FLAVORINGS IN ANY OF ITS FORMULAS?SIMPLE: WE WANT YOU TO REACH OPTIMAL HEALTH...
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Your Cat Isn’t the Only Thing in Your House Plotting Your Death

No matter how much of a health nut you are, your body is plagued with toxins. They’re hiding everywhere, slowly poisoning your body and destroying...