As if migraines weren’t awful enough, it can be downright overwhelming to sidestep all the things that could set off an attack. Problem is, food triggers not only vary from person to person, but much of our knowledge about them comes less from carefully controlled …
Continue ReadingDespite being heavily researched, genetically modified organisms—commonly called GMOs—have many myths and falsehoods surrounding them. Most of these myths are based on consumer fears and certain flawed scientific reports that purport the health risks of GMO foods. Often referred to as “Frankenfoods” by worrisome consumers, …
Continue ReadingThere are many moments in life when you want to look and feel your best. Before a big interview or a date, you’re ready to let your inner confidence shine, so the last thing you want to think about is the fact that you decided …
Continue ReadingYour bones require specific nutrients to stay strong and healthy. Calcium and vitamin D are the two big ones most people recognize. However, calcium, protein, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin D, potassium, and fluoride all play a role in bone formation. Omega-3 fatty acids, manganese, copper, boron, …
Continue ReadingHow often do you consider your liver while sitting down to dinner? Unless your doctor has specifically told you that you have already been diagnosed with a liver issue—such as bile duct disease, cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, hemochromatosis, Hepatitis C, or Wilson Disease—most of us …
Continue ReadingSure, lifestyle habits (like smoking and tanning), and genetics can certainly influence and predispose your skin to pesky conditions, but that doesn’t mean the quest for a glowing complexion is a lost cause. And while there are plenty of cosmetics that dub themselves as “skin …
Continue ReadingLet’s be honest: heart disease is scary. In the United States, nearly one person dies of heart disease every 37 seconds, and about 18.2 million adults above the age of 20 have coronary artery disease. These statistics can sometimes make grocery shopping or eating out …
Continue ReadingBotanists will tell you a tomato is a fruit, and many people already know that. But what many people don’t know is that in the United States, tomatoes are legally vegetables. In 1893, the Supreme Court ruled that a tomato should be classified as a …
Continue ReadingAdded sugar is one of the most controversial ingredients in the modern diet. It has been associated with many serious diseases, including obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Part of the problem is that most people consume way too much sugar without knowing it. Fortunately, …
Continue ReadingThe poppy plant (Papaver smoniferum) has been used as a traditional remedy for centuries. Native to the Eastern Mediterranean, its flowers come in various colors — primarily white and yellow. The seeds these flowers produce are small, round, and bluish, black, or light to dark …
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