Tag: healthy living

Can you treat food allergies with probiotics? Turns out, you can

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Can you treat food allergies with probiotics? Turns out, you can by: Arsenio Toledo for Natural News According to the Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) organization, around 32 million Americans – one in 10 adults and one in 13 children – suffer from food allergies. Worse yet, around 200,000 people each year require emergency medical care due to allergic reactions to food. FARE rightfully categorizes this as a “food epidemic,” especially since the prevalence of food allergies among children has increased by over 50 percent in the last two decades. Fortunately, one study…

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Shake it off: Study finds that whole-body vibrations can reduce inflammation in patients with Type 2 diabetes

Randolph Jason

Shake it off: Study finds that whole-body vibrations can reduce inflammation in patients with Type 2 diabetes By Divina Ramirez for Prevention Diabetes is a metabolic disease that is prevalent worldwide. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), 34.2 million Americans had diabetes in 2018. An overwhelming chunk of this population is diagnosed with Type 2, the most common form of diabetes. In the face of this chronic disease, researchers from Augusta University in Georgia and Ohio State University found that whole-body vibration has potential benefits on the bacterial communities in the gut, resulting in reduced inflammation. The vibrations also led to enhanced…

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No more excuses: Even short bursts of exercise offer many health benefits, researchers advise

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No more excuses: Even short bursts of exercise offer many health benefits, researchers advise by: Zoey Sky for Natural News Not everyone likes to exercise, but studies have proven time and again that regular physical activity is crucial for maintaining your overall health. If you hate going to the gym but want to keep fit, you may finally have a reason to rejoice. According to updated federal physical activity guidelines, short bursts of exercise can also offer benefits for your well-being. “Move more, sit less” In November 2018, updated federal physical activity guidelines…

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Stretching: Expert Explains How Best To Do It Before And After A Workout

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Stretching: Expert Explains How Best To Do It Before And After A Workout By Lewis Macgregor, University of Stirlingfor Natural Blaze Many people see stretching as an essential part of any exercise or workout regime. It helps us increase our flexibility and our range of movement. Many of us also stretch to loosen up before exercising, and to help recover after we’re finished. Though stretching has long been a mainstay of nearly every workout routine, does it have as much of an effect on performance and recovery as we believe? The reason…

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The Current Collapse Shortages in Venezuela: Clothing, Shoes, and Fuel

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The Current Collapse Shortages in Venezuela: Clothing, Shoes, and Fuel By J. G. Martinez D. for The Organic Prepper Dear readers, most of you already should know my country was a successful oil and derivatives producer until the red plague devastated it. Political facts that led to man-made disasters apart, there are some crucial aspects this fuel crisis has made me more aware than ever. First, you really need a place with a garden to produce your stuff and the means to defend it. (I think I had mentioned this already). Second, you´re going to…

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Ketogenic Diets Alter Gut Microbiome In Humans And Mice

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Ketogenic Diets Alter Gut Microbiome In Humans And Mice from Natural Blaze Study suggests potential anti-inflammatory properties of ketone bodies via effects on gut microbial ecosystems Low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diets, which have attracted public interest in recent years for their proposed benefits in lowering inflammation and promoting weight loss and heart health, have a dramatic impact on the microbes residing in the human gut, collectively referred to as the microbiome, according to a new UC San Francisco study of a small cohort of volunteer subjects. Additional research in mice showed…

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CoQ10 helps relieve symptoms of congestive heart failure, prevents premature death in patients

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CoQ10 helps relieve symptoms of congestive heart failure, prevents premature death in patients By Divina Ramirez for Prevention Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is one of the most popular dietary supplements in the United States. Extensive studies suggest that the antioxidant properties of CoQ10 can be utilized for the treatment of cardiovascular conditions. A recent review published in Circulation: Heart Failure found that CoQ10 supplementation can reduce the risk of premature death in patients with heart failure. CoQ10 supplementation also improved overall blood circulation and stimulated the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in the heart. What is coenzyme Q10? CoQ10 is…

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Foods High In Zinc For Your Body Immune System

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Foods High In Zinc For Your Body Immune System by Ken Jorgustin for Modern Survival Blog Zinc is a hot topic during these days of Covid-19. It is well understood that this mineralis very good for the immune system. There are many reports of the potential benefits. It is sensible to ensure we have levels of zinc in our bodies sufficient to help our immune system combat disease such as Covid-19. While zinc is not a cure, our body NEEDS it. Zinc is a mineral that our body does not make,…

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The Importance Of Eating Healthier & Always Improving Your Diet

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The Importance Of Eating Healthier & Always Improving Your Diet by Sara Tipton for Ready Nutrition As a nation, the United States is barreling towards a healthcare crisis that will be difficult to avoid. The majority of Americans are now overweight or obese and this mostly comes down to the decisions about what to eat. But there are so many other reasons why you should choose to constantly improve your diet. As a nation, the United States is barreling towards a healthcare crisis that will be difficult to avoid. The…

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How Exercise May Reduce Your Risk of Death From COVID-19

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How Exercise May Reduce Your Risk of Death From COVID-19 by Dr. Joseph Mercola for Mercola If the COVID-19 pandemic is teaching us anything, it’s the importance of being healthy and having a robust immune response. Aside from old age, people with underlying health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease are at increased risk of complications from the disease, and obesity has been found to be the biggest determinant — after old age — for whether a patient will require hospitalization.1,2 Obesity Is a Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19 Disease…

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