Vitamin D is one of the most essential vitamins for the body to function properly. It has powerful effects on multiple systems throughout the body. Vitamin D is a bit different than normal vitamins. It acts more similar to a hormone; ever cell in your body has a vitamin D receptor. That’s why your body needs a lot of vitamin…
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Ayurveda is a holistic medicinal practice that hails from the Indian subcontinent where it has been practiced for centuries. It is one of the oldest medicinal systems in the world and has endured into the modern day where it has spread across the globe. The term Ayurveda roughly translates to ‘science of life’; it comes from the Hindu words ‘Ayur’…
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Everyone suffers from depressive episodes sooner or later. It is impossible to be permanently happy. But you don’t have to wallow in your depression, you can take steps to pull yourself out of it. Below are 5 great herbal remedies to help you ward off depression and gain clarity and mental balance. 1. Ashwangandha Ashwangandha contains active compounds, like saponins,…
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Colorectal cancer is an umbrella term to designate any type of cancer that takes place in the colon or rectum. Colon is the 6 ft long tube of muscle that connects the small intestines to the rectum. Colon and rectum known as the large intestine which is primarily responsible for processing waste and emptying your bowel. Rectum is the tube…
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Fast food is delicious, cheap, and extremely convenient. It is also designed to make you want to eat it more. All in all, it is one of the worst things you can eat, but it tastes like some of the best things you can eat. This is especially true when it comes to eating the oh so iconic burger and…
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This last decade has seen a broad change in health and wellness ideologies, especially in the realm of dieting. Lately, diets have been emerging that place major focus on incorporating holistic changes to the role food plays in your life. This is in opposition to the diet philosophies that have been the basis of the last couple decades. They heavily…
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Nut allergies need to be taken seriously. They have a wide range of symptoms that make them anything from mildly irritating to full on lethal. The swelling induced from a nut allergy outbreak can restrict airways and cause you to suffocate. Thankfully modern medicine is able to treat most major allergy flare ups if seen to in a timely manner.…
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