When you think of licorice, do you think of that delicious black candy that we all love so much? Well, it is a candy…and it IS delicious. However, true licorice is an herb…and it has quite a few qualities that makes it REALLY good for us. Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a flavorful herb that...
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Aloe Vera is one of the only known natural vegetarian sources of the vitamin B12. Numerous studies have shown that aloe vera is a general tonic for the immune system, helping to fight all kinds of illness. The juice is said to soothe digestive tract irritations such as colitis, ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome. ...
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Studies have shown a strong link between high fiber diets and a longer life. Specifically, subjects tested who ate a diet rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables were less likely to die of cardiovascular disease, infectious disease, and respiratory disease. A high fiber diet was also associated with fewer cancer risks in men,...
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Recent brain research shows that bilingual people’s brains function better and for longer after developing the Alzheimer’s. So, you want to protect against the effects of Alzheimer’s? Learn another language. Psychologists at York University in Toronto recently tested 450 patients who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Half of these patients were bilingual and half...
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Dieters have always been told that eating a big breakfast prevents you from feeling hungry later. Well, maybe it’s time to rethink that statement. German researchers studied the food intake of 280 obese adults and 100 of normal weight. The subjects kept records of everything they ate over two weeks, and were carefully instructed...
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Tis the season when everyone wants to get back in shape. It is what you do BEFORE and AFTER you work those muscles that is just as important as the work out itself. PRE-WORK OUT TIPS: The hardest part about getting in shape or bodybuilding is getting into the habit of going to the...
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Soy milk provides benefits beyond being a milk replacement for people who are unable to drink cow’s milk. Soy milk is high in protein and contains more fiber than cow’s milk, among other benefits. Let’s begin at the beginning… How exactly is soy “milk” made? Soy milk is made from beans. The beans are...
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Do you dream of being the perfect body on the beach that heads turn to stare at as you walk past? Well, NOW is the time to start planning. You CAN have that body. It is just a matter of eating well and exercising. Now. Let me introduce myself. My name is Heather Clark...
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(NaturalNews) Birthday celebrations for schoolchildren that involve cupcakes, brownies, and other sweet treats could soon be a thing of the past in Pennsylvania. If the state’s board of education has its way, public schools will be limited to holing only one classroom birthday party a month, with each child being allowed to eat only...
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The health benefits of coconut oil include hair care, skin care, stress relief, maintaining cholesterol levels, weight loss, increased immunity, proper digestion and metabolism increase. These benefits can be attributed to the presence of lauric acid, capric acid, and caprylic acid. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Composition of Coconut Oil: Coconut oil consists of more than ninety percent...
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Amazing Grass has created the most nutritious green superfood supplements with 100% whole foods. “Amazing Grass” is a field grown through winter allowing the roots to soak up the nutrients from the mineral rich soil for over 6 months. The young leaves are harvested once a year at their nutritional peak. To maintain their...
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I think it’s important to realize that the “price” we pay for organic food is not just about the price tag of the food itself, but also the long-term savings, in terms of reduced health care costs. Traditional farming practices used before the 20th century are generally recognized as being organic. This was before...
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The Indiana Business Journal reports that proteins from genetically modified crops are showing up in Indiana waterways. According to the Journal, the University of Notre Dame and Loyola University looked at 217 streams, drains and ditches near Indiana cornfields and found genetically modified (GM) bug-killing protein in 50 of them. The protein is in genetically modified...
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(NaturalNews) Most food and dietary supplement studies evaluate the effects of a single item on health, which ultimately fails to properly identify how different foods works together with one another to promote health. But a new study out of Lund University in Spain has found that eating a variety of health-promoting foods has a...
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(NaturalNews) It’s great news for NaturalNews readers: The NaturalNews Store has just started carrying a premium chlorella superfood product that delivers potent nutrition. This premium-grade chlorella is from the Taiwan Chlorella Manufacturing Co., and it is considered to be among the very top sources of chlorella in the world in terms of purity and...
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