There is a rapidly changing paradigm in scientific circles. The most essential key to good health may very well be your gut microbiome which includes all the microbes living in your gut. In general, the microbiome is a collection of 100 trillion microbial cells that each of us carries on and in our body. Microbial […]
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Phytoestrogens are chemicals in plants. When they are consumed, they mimic the effect of estrogens in the human body. As a woman goes through menopause, her body produces increasingly less estrogen and progesterone. This decrease in female hormones often causes many problems. Hot flashes, mood swings, and night sweats are very common problems. Other issues […]
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Pomegranate juice has very high concentrations of punicalagin. It is one of the most powerful antioxidants known. In fact, it was found that pomegranate juice has significantly more antioxidant capacity than green tea, cranberry juice, and red wine. This is one of the reasons there has been such a flurry of research on pomegranate. Pomegranate […]
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Eating a good quantity of omega-3 fatty acid foods is an excellent way to control high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease naturally. Below, you will find practical information on the best omega-3 fatty acid foods. This article is the second one of our series on foods that lower blood pressure. In a previous […]
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In this post, you will find detailed information on how beets and other nitrate-rich foods can help you naturally lower high blood pressure. This is the first article in a series on foods that lower blood pressure. According to the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in every […]
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With all the buzz about antioxidants, there also seems to be widespread confusion about what they actually do and why you need more antioxidants in your diet. Below, you will find an explanation that distils down the most important facts you need to know. Summary of the basic science involved Without a constant supply of […]
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This article focuses on natural remedies for acid reflux. As it was said in a previous article, acid reflux is a symptom. It is wrongfully associated with excessive amounts of acid in the stomach. Therefore, many people are prescribed acid-blocking drugs. Antihypertensive drugs, antidepressants, antibiotics and even over-the-counter medications can trigger acid reflux. In this […]
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When considering the question, “What are the best foods for acid reflux,” it is best to break the answer into several parts. By doing so, you get a clear and practical information you can put into action right away. Picking the best foods for acid reflux It is true that different foods cause acid reflux […]
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Acid reflux is a condition that plagues many people, causing them pain and discomfort. It may or may not be serious. It is then important to know what acid reflux is. What is acid reflux? Acid reflux means that your stomach acid is flowing backward into your esophagus. Normally the valve between your esophagus and […]
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Dietary fiber (also known as roughage) refers to the indigestible part of food derived from plants. There are two types of dietary fiber: soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber, as the name suggests, dissolves in water. The fiber is readily fermented inside the colon into physiologically active byproducts and gases. Soluble fiber can be […]
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