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Former CDC chief says Vitamin D reduces COVID-19 risk

If you regularly depend on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for health information, it may be prudent to balance their currently-published...

Former CDC chief says Vitamin D reduces COVID-19 risk

If you regularly depend on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for health information, it may be prudent to balance their currently-published...

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Is supplementary magnesium necessary? Dismal statistics say yes

Is it necessary to include the mineral magnesium to your daily supplement regimen? Many nutrient guidelines state that megnesium is one mineral we don't...

Is supplementary magnesium necessary? Dismal statistics say yes

Is it necessary to include the mineral magnesium to your daily supplement regimen? Many nutrient guidelines state that megnesium is one mineral we don't...

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How to protect yourself and your family from the most hard-to-kill ...

Our latest video discusses how to dramatically improve your immune system, with the ultimate goal of protecting yourself from the most lethal viruses. COVID-19...

How to protect yourself and your family from the most hard-to-kill ...

Our latest video discusses how to dramatically improve your immune system, with the ultimate goal of protecting yourself from the most lethal viruses. COVID-19...

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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...

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...

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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....

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....

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Scientists pinpoint zinc's mechanism for providing immune protection

Zinc deficiency is common. In fact, it's so common that experts estimate approximately two billion people worldwide are deficient. And research has repeatedly shown...

Scientists pinpoint zinc's mechanism for providing immune protection

Zinc deficiency is common. In fact, it's so common that experts estimate approximately two billion people worldwide are deficient. And research has repeatedly shown...

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Five studies showing Vitamin D is a powerful virus fighter

Viruses may be in the news a lot lately, but they are not new. In fact, different viruses are the primary cause of hundreds...

Five studies showing Vitamin D is a powerful virus fighter

Viruses may be in the news a lot lately, but they are not new. In fact, different viruses are the primary cause of hundreds...

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COVID-19 | The nutritional support facts you need to know

Fact: COVID-19 is a virus, and viruses are always more deadly to the elderly and people with compromised immune systems. So, is there anything...

COVID-19 | The nutritional support facts you need to know

Fact: COVID-19 is a virus, and viruses are always more deadly to the elderly and people with compromised immune systems. So, is there anything...

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Vitamin C---just a vitamin in the US, but a treatment for coronavir...

This article is intended to report on the use of Vitamin C as a medical treatment in other countries. It is not intended to...

Vitamin C---just a vitamin in the US, but a treatment for coronavir...

This article is intended to report on the use of Vitamin C as a medical treatment in other countries. It is not intended to...

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A brief history of licorice root---from King Tut to today's nutriti...

Have you ever wondered why licorice root is an ingredient in many whole food supplements? Most people just think of licorice as a chewy...

A brief history of licorice root---from King Tut to today's nutriti...

Have you ever wondered why licorice root is an ingredient in many whole food supplements? Most people just think of licorice as a chewy...

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L-Arginine Doesn’t Boost Growth Hormone or Increase Circulation--Un...

L-arginine truly is a great nutrient for heart health but here’s the thing people overlook: it absolutely needs citrulline and L-ornithine to complete the...

L-Arginine Doesn’t Boost Growth Hormone or Increase Circulation--Un...

L-arginine truly is a great nutrient for heart health but here’s the thing people overlook: it absolutely needs citrulline and L-ornithine to complete the...

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Western diet linked to lower sperm quality in new study

When it comes to sperm quality, diet is a lot more important than most men realize. According to a recent meta-analysis that included review...

Western diet linked to lower sperm quality in new study

When it comes to sperm quality, diet is a lot more important than most men realize. According to a recent meta-analysis that included review...

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