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Ashwagandha: Exploring the Health Benefits & Side Effects of this Adaptogenic...
In 1869, a German doctor prescribed the world’s first synthetic pharmaceutical to a patient with sleep problems. Chloral hydrate induced a deep sleep and was easier to administer than morphine. But the...
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Are Nightshades Bad for You?
They may sound like sunglasses you wear after dark, but nightshades aren’t the subject of an 80s pop song. Instead, nightshades are a family of plants, many of which are staples in human diets around...
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Just How Healthy Are Strawberries?
Picture a gathering of scholars in, let’s say, the 7th century CE, somewhere in the British Isles. They’ve convened to give a proper Olde English name to a kind of small, sweet red berry that grows...
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How Do Microplastics Impact Our Gut Health?
By Allison Guy • This article originally appeared on EHN on October 6, 2023 In 1997, the American Plastics Council ran an ad in The New Yorker calling plastics “an important part of a healthy diet.”...
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What Are Short-Chain Fatty Acids & How Can They Benefit Your Health?
In the old days (like tens of thousands of years ago), humans had to eat a lot to get enough energy to survive. That’s because most of the food that didn’t run away or fight back — that is, plants —...
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Wildfire Smoke Linked to Thousands of Premature Deaths Every Year in...
By Rachel Connolly and Michael Jerrett • Originally published by The Conversation When wildfires rage, the immediate threat is obvious — but smoke from the fires actually kills far more people than the...
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Get Your Sweat On! 9 Sauna Benefits You Need To Know
People have used saunas for enjoyment and health for centuries, none more so than Finns. In Finland, 99% of people use a sauna at least once a week. Could this be part of why Finland is the world’s...
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Is Cinnamon Healthy? Types, Health Benefits, and Possible Risks Explained
Ancient Egyptians used cinnamon as part of their mummification process, thanks to its natural preservative properties. Romans deployed it to cover the odor of rotting meat (which I guess is kind of the...
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What Is Beta-Glucan & How Can It Benefit Your Health?
By AJ Lanigan, immunologist and formulator for Better Way Health. This article includes a link to a beta-glucan product made by Better Way Health. You’ve likely heard that fiber is essential for gut...
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Gout-Proof Your Diet: Top Foods and Lifestyle Changes to Prevent and Manage...
In 1765, the British parliament enacted the Stamp Act, which levied high taxes on American colonists. The measure passed largely because its key opponent, William Pitt the Elder, was debilitated by a...
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