If you notice that you tend to not feel so well when you eat foods that contain gluten, a protein that is found in wheat, barely, and rye...

Lactose intolerance describes the symptoms an individual experiences after consuming dairy products. Lactose intolerance normally causes...

Many have heard the saying, “treat people with kindness,” and that is one of the best life rules to live by because it is extremely...

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What is zinc and what does Zinc do in the body? Zinc is a vital nutrient found in the body. Zinc is involved in almost every biological...

Firstly, what are amino acids? It doesn’t make sense to explain what they do without explaining what they are beforehand. “Amino acids...

Have you ever been to the store and seen the words “gluten-free” on a food package? Why do people require or chose to eat gluten-free...

To the non-scientific mind, vitamins and minerals may have similar effects to produce energy or fight off diseases. They are both...

Selenium is a great antioxidant. Antioxidants keep free radicals in check within the body and reduce inflammation, which is important...

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Did you know? Beets were in every physician's toolbox in the Middle Ages for digestive and blood-related illnesses. Beetroot (also known...

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Are you or someone close to you, are considering having a plant-based diet during a pregnancy? As with anything, there are risks and...

What is HIV? HIV is theorized to have been passed from the chimpanzee to humans around the 1800’s. There are currently 1.2 million people...

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Oh, the 80s. New Wave music, Walkman cassette players, aerobics and more dieting programs! At least in the 80s, the government was...