Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Worldwide, it’s estimated that around 400 million people have the genetic disorder called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. G6PD deficiency almost always occurs in males and is most likely to affect … Read More
Rice Vinaigrette
Share www.GetCollagen.co.zaDressings get a bad rap—and usually for good reason. Creamy condiments like caesar and ranch can add loads of extra calories to even the healthiest salads. Ask for it … Read More
Epigenetics: Will It Change the Way We Treat Disease?
Share www.GetCollagen.co.za What if the decisions you make today affect not just your health, but the health of your family for several generations to come? It sounds a bit crazy … Read More
How to Gain Weight Fast in a Safe Way
Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Being underweight can be just as frustrating as being overweight. For people who experience difficulty gaining weight, it can be confusing to figure out how to gain weight in … Read More
6 Ways to Prevent Hepatitis A & Help Treat Symptoms
Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Hepatitis A is a viral infection that affects the liver. It’s usually spread by contaminated food and water. According to a 2015 report published by the Centers for Disease … Read More
6 Vegetarian Diet Benefits & Vegetarian Diet Guidelines
Share www.GetCollagen.co.za According to research published by the Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health at Loma Linda University, people who follow a vegetarian diet or vegan diet — meaning they … Read More
The Opioid Epidemic: the No. 1 Cause of Death for Americans Under Age 50
Share www.GetCollagen.co.zaOpiate addiction has been called “America’s fastest-growing drug problem.” It’s now believed that the prescription opioid epidemic the leading cause of death among adults under 50 years old living … Read More
Affects Humans & Pets: 6 Natural Ways to Avoid Leptospirosis
Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Earlier in 2017, you may have heard how New York rats became more than just an unsettling, yet common, city sighting — these rats actually led to serious … Read More
Toxic Copper Mugs: Your Moscow Mule May Be Poisoning You
Share www.GetCollagen.co.za The Moscow mule — an alcohol beverage that includes vodka, ginger beer and lime — is surging in popularity over recent years. Why? The trendy, picture-worthy, signature copper … Read More
Top Nutrient-Dense Foods & Their Benefits
Share www.GetCollagen.co.za According to the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, “nutrient-dense foods” are foods that provide a high amount nutrients but have relatively few … Read More
10-Pound Weight Gain: What Happens When You Put on 10 Pounds (It’s Not Good)
Share www.GetCollagen.co.za With an alarming obesity rate the affects well more than one-third of U.S. adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we’re all familiar with … Read More
Gonorrhea Symptoms + 9 Natural Ways to Relieve Them
Share www.GetCollagen.co.za According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 820,000 new cases of gonorrhea occur each year in the United States, with 570,000 of the cases being … Read More
Lion’s Mane Mushroom: The Potential Brain-Boosting, Cancer-Fighting Powerhouse
Share www.GetCollagen.co.za What would you think about eating a mushroom that looks a little like the scruff of a lion? Not totally convinced about lion’s mane mushroom? What if I … Read More
Bell’s Palsy Symptoms + 13 Natural Treatments
Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Bell’s palsy affects 1 in 5,000 people each year in the United States, and 1 out of 70 throughout a lifetime. When it strikes, this relatively common neurological … Read More
Is Cornstarch Gluten-Free? And Other Common Questions About Cornstarch
Share www.GetCollagen.co.za You’ve seen cornstarch on a food label before — in fact, it’s an ingredient that’s often added to soups, sauces and baked goods. But many people are confused … Read More
C Diff Infection: Causes, Symptoms & 8 Natural Treatments
Share www.GetCollagen.co.za According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States, Clostridium difficile also commonly known as C Diff is currently one of the leading drug-resistant threats to to the … Read More
Eat Like a Bolivian with the Tsimane Diet
Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Lots of carbs, little meat and minimal protein: It sounds like the kind of diet your doctor would warn you against. But for a native population in Bolivia’s … Read More
Vitiligo Treatment: 16 Natural Ways to Improve Pigmentation
Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Somewhere between 0.5 and 2.0 percent of the global population has vitiligo, a disorder that affects pigmentation of the skin. With this condition, the cells that make the … Read More
Postbiotics: Uses + 5 Benefits for Gut Health & Beyond
Share www.GetCollagen.co.za While knowledge about the benefits associated with probiotics has exploded over the past decade, many people are still unsure about how prebiotics and postbiotics work. Probiotics are the “good” … Read More
6 Benefits & Uses for Herring Fish
Share www.GetCollagen.co.za These days there’s a lot of confusion surrounding which types of fish are healthy versus those fish are potentially harmful. Based on what we know about catching methods, mercury … Read More
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms + 5 Ways to Prevent
Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition affecting the hands that about 4 percent of the general population suffers with. It’s one of the most common neuropathies (nerve-related … Read More
Is Decaf Coffee Good or Bad for Your Health?
Share www.GetCollagen.co.za We all love and adore that morning cup of coffee. Whether it’s from the aroma of the bold, robust flavor or the ritual of making the coffee and … Read More
Relieve Trichomoniasis Symptoms with 3+ Natural Treatments
Share www.GetCollagen.co.za By Katie Brind’Amour, PhD, MS, CHES Trichomoniasis is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in the world. It is sometimes referred to simply as “trich.” … Read More
Fruitarian Diet: Are All-Fruit Diets Dangerous to Your Health?
Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Have you ever read about the Steve Jobs diet? Well, it sounds like it changed quite frequently, but for some time he was following a fruitarian diet. At … Read More
Chemicals in Dogs: 5 Red-Flag Warnings We Can’t Ignore
Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Whether your dog is cuddly and cute or tough, steadfast and stoic, most American canines have one thing in common: Chemicals in dogs are now detected at alarming levels, sometimes at … Read More
Do Thoughts Make You Age Faster? 5 Ways They Could
Share www.GetCollagen.co.za As each year goes by, we get a little older and a little less sprightly. But is it possible that you’re thinking your way into gray hairs and … Read More
Top 13 Foods that Lower Blood Pressure
Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Regardless of location or income level, the leading cause of death worldwide is heart disease. (1) One of the most common conditions leading to heart disease and stroke … Read More
11 Best Plant-Based Protein Foods that Fight Disease & Boost Weight Loss
Share www.GetCollagen.co.za For a number of reasons, plant-based diets have become increasingly popular in developing countries. Whether for ethical or health-conscious reasons, people are increasingly hungry for high-quality plant-based protein … Read More
Sickle Cell Anemia + 5 Natural Treatments to Manage Symptoms
Share www.GetCollagen.co.za The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that sickle cell diseases (SCD), especially sickle cell anemia, affects around 100,000 Americans. Sickle cell anemia is a type of inherited sickle-cell … Read More
Sick Cell Anemia + 5 Natural Treatments to Manage Symptoms
Share www.GetCollagen.co.za The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that sickle cell diseases (SCD), especially sickle cell anemia, affects around 100,000 Americans. Sickle cell anemia is a type of inherited sickle-cell … Read More
Plyometric Exercises: What You Need to Get Fitter & Agile
Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Let’s take a moment to reminisce. Think back to the time when you were eight years old and playing outside with your friends. Maybe you’re thinking of the … Read More