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Apr 24
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Three Superfoods That Help Prevent Cognitive Decline

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People have long believed that cognitive decline is an inherent and inevitable symptom of aging. In reality, however, most age-related mental conditions – from minor irritations like forgetfulness to serious neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia – are the product of toxic environments, unhealthy lifestyles, and poor nutrition. For this reason, there are many things that individuals of all ages can do to prevent age-related cognitive decline, including getting enough sleep and exercise, and optimizing…

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Apr 19
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Four Foods That Improve Hair Quality and Growth

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Virtually all cultures in the world view thick, lustrous hair as a symbol of vitality, youthfulness, and healthfulness. Consequently, hair improvement products in all forms (shampoos, conditioners, hair loss creams, etc.) are international, billion-dollar industries. Some of these products receive good reviews, while others receive bad reviews. Regardless of their efficacy, however, few if any of them could be described as “natural.” Their ingredients list usually reads like a chemistry set, and health-conscious individuals are…

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Apr 11
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Unhealthy Food Cravings Are a Sign of Mineral Deficiencies

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Most of us have, at one point in our lives, experienced intense cravings for unhealthy foods. Whether it be for chocolate, donuts, salty snacks, or refined carbs, our bodies appear to want them – and we’re often all too happy to submit. There’s just one problem: eating these foods doesn’t seem to end the cravings. What is going on here? Are our bodies playing a cruel joke on us? Well, not quite. Science now understands…

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Apr 11
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A List of Foods Rich in Vitamin K: From Kale to Spring Onions

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Vitamin K is the name given to a group of fat-soluble vitamins that are primarily responsible for aiding blood clot formation in our bodies. In fact, the reason why vitamin K was never named vitamin F (the next logical step after vitamin E) was to emphasize its central role in blood health: the “K” actually stands for “koagulation,” the German word for “clotting.” In healthier times, deficiencies in vitamin K were rare since traditional diets…

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Mar 27
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Five Amazing Non-Dietary Uses for Coconut Oil

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Coconut oil, which is derived from the meat of matured coconuts, is possibly the healthiest oil in the world. Rich in good saturated fats and important minerals, the regular consumption of coconut oil has been linked to reduced cholesterol, boosting of the immune system, weight loss, superior digestion and metabolism, and much more. It is, in short, a truly amazing food. However, if there’s one department in which coconut oil excels even more than healthiness,…

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