Bones play an important role such as housing our organs, making red and white blood cells, platelets, providing attachment for tendons (which then attach to muscles), storing calcium (an important mineral for cellular health), and protecting our central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). We reach peak bone mass when we’re about age 30, generally…
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Finding a link between osteoarthritis and the bacteria in our guts seems unlikely. However, new research concludes that they could, in fact, be bedfellows. Obesity comes with a raft of related health risks, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. It is also intimately tied to osteoarthritis. Often referred to as the “wear and tear” arthritis, osteoarthritis involves the slow degradation…
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We all come in different shapes and sizes. We know this well and society has come a long way to becoming more body positive, encouraging us to embrace what makes us uniquely different. This is great, but what dictates that shape? Certainly, the most common ideas that come to mind are what we eat and…
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On May 1, 2018, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that between 2004 and 2016, tickborne illnesses more than doubled.[1] And because of what researchers are linking to climate change, there’s no sign of the trend slowing down. In fact, ticks with the ability to transmit disease to people are invading more areas than…
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Losing weight can be incredibly challenging, especially if you’re someone who’s trying to balance a million things on your plate. But it isn’t as impossible as you may think. The proof is in the pudding, and today that pudding is Sarah Grant. Sarah Grant is a busy mom of two who achieved her weight loss…
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Over the last few years, there has been a growing concern around acetaminophen. Some scientists are convinced that acetaminophen (which is the active ingredient in Tylenol) can dull the brain’s response to certain stimuli and even make you less empathetic towards people in pain. On top of all of this, an extensive study now suggests…
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Ignorance may be bliss but when you hear that 700,000 people die every year from antibiotic-resistant infections (at least 23,000 of which are in the United States), the glaring problem is a hard one to ignore. Reports even suggest this number can grow to 10,000,000 deaths per year by 2050 – if nothing changes.[1,2] In…
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Our skin is our largest organ, and it’s the one the outside world gets to see. All of us have dealt with skin issues in our lives, from acne to rashes. There is one skin problem, however, that most of us will inevitably have to deal with as we age – skin tags. Skin tags…
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Does NaCO3 mean anything to you? Sodium Bicarbonate? How about baking soda? It’s the white powdery substance you’ve likely used in cake and loaf recipes, toxin-free appliance cleaners, or DIY skin care products. Long before it hit North American shelves and quickly became a household staple, ancient Egyptians used sodium bicarbonate to help treat various…
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It was 2015 when Kate Walsh, star of 13 Reasons Why, first felt symptoms of exhaustion, cognitive difficulties, and not being able to finish sentences.  Walsh’s determined efforts uncovered the cause of the symptoms, a “very sizable” brain tumor (2). At first, Walsh attributed her symptoms to stress, being overworked or menopause. After all, Walsh…
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Triclosan is a “super chemicalâ€� meant to fight the spread of germs, but with the emergence of drug-resistant superbugs, the question is whether it really fights the good fight or just creates bigger problems. The answer is pretty straightforward. Triclosan is a major player when it comes to the problem of antibiotic resistance, which is becoming more common and more deadly…
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Type 2 diabetes is an extremely common concern in current times, a condition where cells cannot use sugar (glucose) properly for energy. Insulin is secreted from the pancreas when we eat in order to take sugar into our cells for energy. Too much sugar (including factors that raise sugar levels, like stress) taxes the pancreas…
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You may have only recently heard about the ketogenic diet, a very high-fat, low-carb diet that’s taking the nutrition world by storm—but believe it or not, the keto diet has been around since the 1920s. The ketogenic diet (or keto, for short) was originally developed by doctors for medicinal use, especially for helping to treat…
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Almost all of us know someone who’s been affected by heart disease. As the leading cause of death worldwide, it’s estimated that about 92 million American adults have at least some form of heart disease, and by 2030, researchers project that nearly 44 percent of the US population will be affected. (1) Atherosclerosis is one…
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Do you have a sweet tooth? If you do you’re not alone. Two hundred years ago, the average American ate only 2 pounds of sugar a year. Nearly fifty years ago in seventies, the average American ate 123 pounds of sugar per year.  Today the average American consumes 152 pounds of sugar a year. That…
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Brains are an essential organ and the foundation of our existence as sentient beings. Despite the importance of our brains, we are rarely concerned with our brain health until seeing signs that something’s wrong. But, if you’re troubled by the thought of developing Alzheimer’s in the future, brain health should be a top priority. This…
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According to the American Sleep Association,1Â up to 70 million Americans have a sleep disorder, nearly 40 percent unintentionally fall asleep during the day at least once a month and nearly 5 percent have nodded off while driving at least once. Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, with 10 percent of American adults struggling with…
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Every person’s health and well-being depends on how well their body removes and purges toxins. With exposure to environmental toxins, toxic body care products and processed foods, most people are in desperate need of a serious detox! A liver cleanse is a great way to do this. One of the main ways that the body rids itself…
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They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder and that it’s not what’s on the outside, but the inside that matters. While that is a mantra everyone should follow, it’s no less true that by taking care of your skin and paying attention to the signals it’s giving you, you’re respecting the body…
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Eating fruit is a delicious way to satisfy hunger and meet daily nutritional needs. However, most fruits contain sugar, which raises questions about whether they are healthy for people who have diabetes. Is fruit unhealthy for people with diabetes? This article will look at what you need to know about fruit and diabetes. Fruit and…
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Are you sensitive to dairy? Here are the tell-tale signs you’ve got a milk allergy, and how to manage it. Roughly 2 to 3 percent of the population is born with a sensitivity to dairy (1). While it might seem daunting (or that you’ve been sentenced to a boring diet forever), the truth is that with a…
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I love breakfast, I truly do, it is something I love to have each morning after my workout and it helps to fuel me for the rest of the day. Breakfast is often said to be the most important meal of the day and I would have to agree. What we decide to eat for…
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Eating healthy can take on many different meanings, and sometimes even take us by surprise, especially when a recent review in the Chicago Tribune states that many breakfast cereals could be worse for you than pizza. Not that both are the pinnacle of health per se, yet pizza may have slightly higher nutrient value than…
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This great post was written by Dr. Navaz Habib. We encourage you to go check out his website and follow him on Facebook and Twitter. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition of the thyroid gland, affecting an estimated 75-90% of people suffering from hypothyroidism or lowered thyroid gland function. While the diagnosis of hashimoto’s may…
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