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Low intake of flavonoid-rich foods linked with higher Alzheimer’s risk over 20 years

A new study from Tufts University is shedding additional light on the importance of consuming flavonoid-rich foods consistently over time. According to the study,...

Low intake of flavonoid-rich foods linked with higher Alzheimer’s risk over 20 years

A new study from Tufts University is shedding additional light on the importance of consuming flavonoid-rich foods consistently over time. According to the study,...

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Does the president's medical team know something about zinc research that we don't?

Last week the media was in an uproar because U.S. President Donald Trump reported he was taking the "unapproved" drug hydroxychloroquine for protection against...

Does the president's medical team know something about zinc research that we don't?

Last week the media was in an uproar because U.S. President Donald Trump reported he was taking the "unapproved" drug hydroxychloroquine for protection against...

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Low Vitamin D levels play role in COVID-19 death rates, according to new study

If you wonder why COVID-19 strikes some countries more drastically than others, you're not alone. Researchers have been wondering the same thing. And now...

Low Vitamin D levels play role in COVID-19 death rates, according to new study

If you wonder why COVID-19 strikes some countries more drastically than others, you're not alone. Researchers have been wondering the same thing. And now...

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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...

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...

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Low Vitamin K level linked to worse outcome for COVID-19 patients in preliminary study

New research from the Netherlands has shown that COVID-19 patients who have low Vitamin K status tend to have worse outcomes. Though this research...

Low Vitamin K level linked to worse outcome for COVID-19 patients in preliminary study

New research from the Netherlands has shown that COVID-19 patients who have low Vitamin K status tend to have worse outcomes. Though this research...

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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...

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...

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You should do your own research on Vitamin C and its effect on COVID-19

Currently a debate is raging over whether Vitamin C is able to prevent and combat COVID-19. Some countries treat patients with high doses of...

You should do your own research on Vitamin C and its effect on COVID-19

Currently a debate is raging over whether Vitamin C is able to prevent and combat COVID-19. Some countries treat patients with high doses of...

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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 viruses

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 viruses

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....