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Essential Fatty Acids

EFAs or essential fatty acids nourish the skin, brain, nervous system, cardiovascular system, aid in hormonal balance, decrease the risk of heart attack, and more. more...

Acai Berry Rich in Antioxidant Power

Acai berries are the latest superfood trend, said to boost energy, contain a long list of essential nutrients and provide quick, easy weight loss. But is the hype true? more...

Is Local or Organic Food Better?

Ever had to choose between fresh, local apples and ripe, organic fruit that was shipped in from overseas? Is local or organic produce the better choice? more...

What Does Organic Food Really Mean?

Organic meat, produce, and packaged food products fly off of health food store shelves in ever-increasing numbers. But what part is marketing & what's the healthy truth? more...

Foods for Natural Thyroid Support

Thyroid and metabolism problems are common in Western countries, but there are natural ways to improve thyroid health by improving diet and foods. more...

Does Sugar Addiction Affect Sports Performance?

The Los Angeles Lakers' Lamar Odom has brought a spotlight to sports nutrition with widely publicized discussion on his sugar cravings, "erratic play" & sugar addiction. more...

Doctors Warn Cancer Patients to Avoid Vitamins

Although there's no conclusive evidence either way, some cancer experts recommend antioxidants while others insist chemo patients avoid vitamins that could interfere. more...

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Acai Berry

By: Melissa Black

Hyped as a "superfood," the acai berry is said to give you a nutritional boost, but research does not back up this claim. more...

Warm Lentil Salad Recipe for High Fiber Diet

By: Maria Blanco

Lentils are a food high in fiber and a healthy addition to weight-loss programs. They help lower cholesterol, manage blood sugar, and prevent IBS and diverticulosis too. more...

Juice Fasting

By: Esosa Edosomwan

It has been proven scientifically that fasting has positive effects on health, longevity, and can reverse the aging process. more...

Controlling Blood Pressure Naturally

By: Nita Mukherjee

High blood pressure is a common health problem, which can be controlled naturally by including some items in the diet. more...

Getting to the Heart of Dark Chocolate

By: Bryan Jackson

It seems impossible that such a tasty treat can benefit the human heart. But dark chocolate has friends in high places. more...

Toxic Reactions to Aspartame

By: Mary Earhart

Fibromyalgia's debilitating symptoms have been linked to use of artificial sweeteners such as Nutrasweet or Equal. Combined with msg, aspartame packs a neurotoxic punch. more...

The Immune System – Your Key to Health

By: Nina Prudhomme

Boosting the immune system with proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle can be of great benefit in preventing illness and staying fit. more...

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