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Feeling Exhausted? Here’s How to Naturally Boost Your Energy

Fatigue has become so common it’s almost expected. Many people feel tired even after a full night’s sleep or a decent meal. Energy loss...

Feeling Exhausted? Here’s How to Naturally Boost Your Energy

Fatigue has become so common it’s almost expected. Many people feel tired even after a full night’s sleep or a decent meal. Energy loss...

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Do Natural Supplements Help Detox Microplastics? What to Know

Microplastics are tiny particles that show up in food, drinking water, household dust, and even the bloodstream. As exposure becomes harder to avoid, people...

Do Natural Supplements Help Detox Microplastics? What to Know

Microplastics are tiny particles that show up in food, drinking water, household dust, and even the bloodstream. As exposure becomes harder to avoid, people...

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Can Antioxidants Help Protect Against Microplastic Damage?

Microplastics have become a growing health concern as research continues to show just how far these particles travel. They’ve been found in drinking water,...

Can Antioxidants Help Protect Against Microplastic Damage?

Microplastics have become a growing health concern as research continues to show just how far these particles travel. They’ve been found in drinking water,...

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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...

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...

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Extensive antioxidant benefits of Vitamin E includes male infertili...

There is often confusion between Vitamin E and EFAs, or essential fatty acids. While there is some cross-over on the sources and benefits of...

Extensive antioxidant benefits of Vitamin E includes male infertili...

There is often confusion between Vitamin E and EFAs, or essential fatty acids. While there is some cross-over on the sources and benefits of...

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Creatine research broadens - muscle growth, energy promotion and co...

Creatine is best known as the supplement that helps athletes build muscle strength and mass; however, today creatine is increasingly being recognized for far...

Creatine research broadens - muscle growth, energy promotion and co...

Creatine is best known as the supplement that helps athletes build muscle strength and mass; however, today creatine is increasingly being recognized for far...

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An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but Vitamin D each day kee...

According to a new study taking a daily Vitamin D supplement can “reduce aging” by three years. The researchers based their conclusions on studying...

An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but Vitamin D each day kee...

According to a new study taking a daily Vitamin D supplement can “reduce aging” by three years. The researchers based their conclusions on studying...

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New study on olive leaf extract illustrates why it's been a recogni...

Leaves from the olive tree (Olea europaea) have been used as a medicinal for thousands of years, and represents one of the world's oldest...

New study on olive leaf extract illustrates why it's been a recogni...

Leaves from the olive tree (Olea europaea) have been used as a medicinal for thousands of years, and represents one of the world's oldest...

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You’re Not Just Tired—You Might Be Nutrient Deficient

We all have days when we feel wiped out. But if you’re dragging yourself through the week, no matter how much you rest, there...

You’re Not Just Tired—You Might Be Nutrient Deficient

We all have days when we feel wiped out. But if you’re dragging yourself through the week, no matter how much you rest, there...

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Why Poor Sleep Wrecks Your Gut, Hormones, and Mood

Those foggy brain feelings and low energy levels are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what poor sleep does to...

Why Poor Sleep Wrecks Your Gut, Hormones, and Mood

Those foggy brain feelings and low energy levels are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what poor sleep does to...

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Why Chronic Stress Starts in the Gut—Not the Mind

When most people think about stress, they picture a mental or emotional overload: tight deadlines, tough conversations, endless to-do lists. But what if sometimes...

Why Chronic Stress Starts in the Gut—Not the Mind

When most people think about stress, they picture a mental or emotional overload: tight deadlines, tough conversations, endless to-do lists. But what if sometimes...

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What Aging and Inflammation Have in Common (and How to Fight Both)

Chronic inflammation and aging share more in common than most people realize. Research has shown that as we age, our bodies are more likely...

What Aging and Inflammation Have in Common (and How to Fight Both)

Chronic inflammation and aging share more in common than most people realize. Research has shown that as we age, our bodies are more likely...

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