There is nothing sweet about sugar. In fact, sugar is a major problem in the Standard American Diet. Even if you are a healthy weight, eating too much sugar can increase your risk of death. Those who eat the most sugar- over 25% of calories from sugar- are more than twice as likely to die […]
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Bacteria tend to get a bad rap- usually with good reason. But not all bacteria are harmful. Allow me to introduce you to your new best friend- actually 100 trillion of your new best friends. The bacteria that call your GI system home. Known as your gut flora or microbiota these microbes not only help
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Summer is heating up, the days are long and hot and we’re all spending as much time outdoors as possible. And what would summer be without grilling? Whether it’s a backyard BBQ, a beachside bonfire or a campsite cookout, grilling is life during the summer. While it’s important to focus on safety at the grill
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Activated Charcoal Benefits and Uses You may have seen infographics like the one below floating around Pinterest. While Pinterest is obviously amazing, it’s not always the most reliable place to get your health information. This week we are taking a look at the current darling of the natural products world, activated charcoal. Have you heard
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Is Salt Bad for You? They call it the silent killer. High blood pressure often has no physical symptoms but if it remains high it can lead to heart disease and worse. A big time player in high blood pressure? Excess sodium in your diet. Too much sodium can lead to high blood pressure or hypertension, especially
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