November 14, 2011
Diverticulitis: trouble brewing in the bowels
Diverticulitis is a condition wherein there is inflammation in the bowel.
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December 11, 2009
Tips to get rid of indigestion
For indigestion, take digestive enzymes because they help break down foods.
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Tips to get rid of indigestion
For indigestion, take digestive enzymes because they help break down foods.
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May 5, 2009
Dandruff Often Linked to Oil Imbalance
Dandruff may signal a need for good oils while eliminating bad ones.
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Dandruff Often Linked to Oil Imbalance
Dandruff may signal a need for good oils while eliminating bad ones.
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October 24, 2008
Nuts to You? Diverticulitis Sufferers Need the Nutrients
For years doctors have been telling patients with diverticulitis to avoid nuts. Now studies are showing that this may be the wrong advice.
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Nuts to You? Diverticulitis Sufferers Need the Nutrients
For years doctors have been telling patients with diverticulitis to avoid nuts. Now studies are showing that this may be the wrong advice.
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May 9, 2008
Enzymes Help Digestion
Digestive enzymes. They’re little particles that break down food particles that can be better used by your body. Your body produces several types of enzymes, chief of which are enzymes that split fats, ones that break down proteins, and ones that work on carbohydrates. If working normally, and if we are eating real foods, our [...]
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Enzymes Help Digestion
Digestive enzymes. They’re little particles that break down food particles that can be better used by your body. Your body produces several types of enzymes, chief of which are enzymes that split fats, ones that break down proteins, and ones that work on carbohydrates. If working normally, and if we are eating real foods, our [...]
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March 21, 2008
Peppermint is Good For You
Peppermint is good for you, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to start eating candy canes and breath mints untill your blood sugar skyrockets and your teeth come loose. Peppermint candies are notoriously sugar-laden. Instead, we’re talking about peppermint the plant food. If you’re a gardener, you may want to start growing peppermint after reading [...]
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Peppermint is Good For You
Peppermint is good for you, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to start eating candy canes and breath mints untill your blood sugar skyrockets and your teeth come loose. Peppermint candies are notoriously sugar-laden. Instead, we’re talking about peppermint the plant food. If you’re a gardener, you may want to start growing peppermint after reading [...]
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March 3, 2008
Don't Laugh at Mr Potato Head
Mr Potato Head, it may be argued, is undeserving of defamatory jokes, especially after a recent finding that shows how the potato is about the only food that seems least likely to give anybody any health problems. That’s saying a lot when you realize how many food allergies and intolerances exist. Although negative reactions to [...]
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Don't Laugh at Mr Potato Head
Mr Potato Head, it may be argued, is undeserving of defamatory jokes, especially after a recent finding that shows how the potato is about the only food that seems least likely to give anybody any health problems. That’s saying a lot when you realize how many food allergies and intolerances exist. Although negative reactions to [...]
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March 2, 2008
Junk Food Trashes Your Liver
by Jane Hart, MD We all know that what we eat affects our weight, cholesterol, heart health, and so on. Now new evidence suggests that your diet may also affect your liver: A study found that cutting down on fast food and excessive calories may improve liver function. In this study, 18 people agreed to [...]
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Junk Food Trashes Your Liver
by Jane Hart, MD We all know that what we eat affects our weight, cholesterol, heart health, and so on. Now new evidence suggests that your diet may also affect your liver: A study found that cutting down on fast food and excessive calories may improve liver function. In this study, 18 people agreed to [...]
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February 21, 2008
Breath That Could Kill a Camel
by Vic Shayne, PhD Have you ever thought of uttering these words over candelight, wine and music, “Honey, I love you, but your breath could knock a camel off its feet.” Bad breath is a huge problem. Especially if you’re on the receiving end. Even more especially if you encounter a close-talker who loves cheese, [...]
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Breath That Could Kill a Camel
by Vic Shayne, PhD Have you ever thought of uttering these words over candelight, wine and music, “Honey, I love you, but your breath could knock a camel off its feet.” Bad breath is a huge problem. Especially if you’re on the receiving end. Even more especially if you encounter a close-talker who loves cheese, [...]
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June 4, 2007
With Friends Like These, Who Needs Enemas?
Enemas and Colonics New Age Nonsense? Think Again. By Vic Shayne, PhD For some people, the thought of enemas and colonics is so distasteful that they won’t even consider them. This is ironic, though, because if you are unfortunate enough to end up in the hospital, in many cases, the hospital staff will administer one [...]
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With Friends Like These, Who Needs Enemas?
Enemas and Colonics New Age Nonsense? Think Again. By Vic Shayne, PhD For some people, the thought of enemas and colonics is so distasteful that they won’t even consider them. This is ironic, though, because if you are unfortunate enough to end up in the hospital, in many cases, the hospital staff will administer one [...]
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