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Why is Zinc an Important Mineral For Proper Immune System Health?

July 9, 2020 By Darrell Miller

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Zinc is an important mineral that regulates numerous bodily functions, and keeps the immune system strong and functioning properly. Our Immune System Our immune system is our body’s defense against invaders or foreign substances like viruses, bacteria, and parasites that make us sick. When our … [Read more...]

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Stop Cold And Flu In Their Tracks With Elderberry

January 13, 2018 By Darrell Miller

The common cold viruses affect millions of people every year. People keep taking the same medications that only seem to offer limited help. The influenza virus has been especially virulent in recent years. Even with the flu shot, many still come down with the virus. How do people find … [Read more...]

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Why Everybody Should Be Consuming Soluble Fiber Daily

December 9, 2017 By Darrell Miller

Soluble fiber is the type of fiber that is dissolves completely in the water Making it the easiest form of fiber to consume on a daily basis. It is found in flaxseeds, vegetables, legumes and grains. There are a number of ways that you can benefit from consuming soluble fiber. Healthy … [Read more...]

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Maintain A Healthy Intestinal Tract with Prebiotic Fiber

November 30, 2017 By Darrell Miller

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New Prebiotic Fiber with Fibersol-2 is a soluble fiber derived from non-GMO corn that can help manage hunger and promote a feeling of fullness up to two hours after a typical meal in healthy adults, while also helping maintain healthy, normal glucose levels.  Prebiotic fiber mixed virtually … [Read more...]

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How Does CBD Oil Support Homeostasis and why is That Important?

November 15, 2017 By Darrell Miller

Cannabidiol has increasingly become popular over the recent years as more people learn about its natural effects. CBD is found in flowers, seeds, and stalks of the cannabis plants like marijuana and hemp. Cannabis oil is used as a supplement as it encourages wellness by interrelating with the … [Read more...]

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Facts About Probiotics and Immunity for Children.

October 20, 2017 By Darrell Miller

Probiotics are simply live microorganisms that are known to maintain a balance of both good and bad bacteria in the digestive tract. It sounds unrealistic although it should be understood that our digestive tracts are flooded with huge numbers of  bacteria. The healthy bacteria help in the process … [Read more...]

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Nearly 80% of Our Immune System Is Located In The Gut

September 24, 2017 By Corey B

Most of us are not aware that 70-80% of the immune system is situated in the digestive system. There are more neurons in the human intestine than it is in the whole spinal cord. Basically to stay healthy, people should keep their intestinal system safe. There is around 3 and a half pounds of … [Read more...]

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Maintain a Healthy Immune System

January 11, 2017 By Corey B

Researches over the previous ten years has presented that nutrition plays an important role in supporting the immune system. Antioxidants, protein, important fatty acids and some minerals and vitamins are all important to a good immune system. Most of the researches has presented that protein … [Read more...]

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Spice up Your Immune System With Curcumin

January 9, 2017 By Corey B

Curcumin is a polyphenolic compound bioflavonoid found in turmeric. Turmeric curcumin has many health benefits. It is a fantastic anti-inflammation, antioxidant, antifungal and antiseptic substance. Accordingly, it is used to cure many lifestyle diseases. The underlying fact is its ability to keep … [Read more...]

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Boost Your Defenses and Stop Bacterial Invaders with these Oils

December 28, 2016 By Corey B

Organic oils bring with them a wide variety of health benefits. One of which is their antibacterial properties. As natural products, they're completely free of potentially damaging chemicals. They provide you with a strong natural protection against most bacteria encountered in everyday … [Read more...]

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The Latest Bird Flu Update Revealed

December 9, 2016 By Corey B

Everyone is now aware of the threat of bird flu being upon us now. If you are unfamiliar with this particular virus, then it can be summed up in one sentence. It is a form of influenza that affects bird species and has the potential to mutate into a virus harmful to humans. It's the human flu virus … [Read more...]

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Why Does the Body Need Protein?

November 15, 2016 By Corey B

Proteins, long chains of amino acids, are essential micronutrients that are part of every single living cell, tissue or organ in the body. Protein plays a major role in aiding digestion, the growth of muscles, balancing hormones naturally, building and repairing body tissues. Certain proteins are … [Read more...]

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Winterize Your Health with Olive Leaf Extract

October 7, 2016 By Corey B

The olive tree is good for two major things; it provides us with olive oil, which is exceptional as a food flavor and its tremendous health benefits, and then there is the olive leaf, which has been used time and again for medical purposes in various places. As a matter of fact, olive leaf and olive … [Read more...]

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Protect Your Kids Immune System

September 6, 2016 By Corey B

When kids return back to school then the risk of picking up germs and getting colds increase considerable not only for them but also for the adults at the school as well as at home. The cold is one of the most communicable and contagious diseases that cannot be cured but prevented by having a strong … [Read more...]

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Infections: Cause and Prevention

September 5, 2016 By Corey B

Bacteria, viruses and parasites are living organisms which are seen all around people. These organisms exist in soil and water, on food surfaces and places we touch. Few bacteria live in human bodies and do not create issues. Other types of bacterial like viruses and parasites can make people sick … [Read more...]

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What are the benefits of cordyceps?

August 23, 2016 By Corey B

Cordyceps are a kind of fungus categorized as a strong type of ascomycetes fungus. They belong to the species of edible, nutritional, medicinally useful mushrooms. They do not look like normal mushrooms. Cordyceps are harvested in mountainous areas, particularly in the regions of the Himalayas in … [Read more...]

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Elderberry & The Immune System

February 9, 2016 By Corey B

Elderberries have been known for a long time to have great health benefits. They come from a plant known as the Sambucus which is commonly referred to as elderflower or as "the elder". They are mainly found in the Northern hemisphere specifically in North America and Europe although some Southern … [Read more...]

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Elderberry Is a Centuries Old Tradition for immune Support

January 12, 2016 By Corey B

Elderberries, also known as Sambucus, has been used by people in Europe, north America, western Asian and north Africa for centuries in the treatment of coughs, reduction of cholesterol, viral infections, bacterial infections and general immune support. Elderberry juice was used in 1996 in the … [Read more...]

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How You Can Boost Your Immune System With Natural Remedies

October 21, 2015 By Corey B

The immune system plays an essential role of defending your body against millions of viruses, bacteria, parasites and toxins that can invade it. It is easy to understand the power of the immune system when you consider what happens after an organism dies. All systems shut down and its body is then … [Read more...]

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The Benefits of Propolis to the Immune System

October 18, 2015 By Corey B

Our health is largely sustained by the body’s immune system. A strong immune system helps protect against infections and diseases. The immune system plays a very important role in lengthening our lifetime. While it may be easy to take the immune system for granted because it is good at what it does, … [Read more...]

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How Goldenseal Root Helps Fight Colds

February 10, 2015 By Darrell Miller

What is a goldenseal? Goldenseal is a root known for its professed medicinal properties, and is among the top selling herbal properties in the United States. It can be found in eardrops, dietary supplements, allergy remedies, cold/flu remedies, digestive aids and laxatives. Often, Goldenseal is … [Read more...]

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Pea protein-a short look

January 24, 2014 By Darrell Miller

What Is Pea Protein? Peas belong to the family of legume, which includes several well-known sources of organic protein. Soy protein has been a reputed ingredient for ages in variety of protein powder supplements, however in recent times pea protein has been an effective substitute to it. Natural … [Read more...]

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Take Gamma E daily for good health

January 13, 2014 By Darrell Miller

Types of Vitamin E Vitamin E is fat soluble vitamin that is available in a number of foods and it can help you to fight against a number of health problems. Talking about Vitamin E it is group of eight substances that are divided in two groups called tocopherols and tocotrienols. These two groups … [Read more...]

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The Advantages of COD Liver Oil for Kids

January 2, 2014 By Darrell Miller

COD Liver Cod liver oil is available from consuming pure cod liver or by using health supplements. Cod liver oil products are important for females and their male couples, to be used for some months before pregnancy, and for females in pregnancy. Growing young children may also help tremendously … [Read more...]

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What Is AHCC and How Does it Boost Your Immune System?

December 16, 2013 By Darrell Miller

What is AHCC Active Hexose Correlated Compound or otherwise known as AHCC is a nutritional supplement. It is an Alpha-Glucan rich, which is produced from the mycelia of shitake, a type of mushroom. It is not an approved drug. AHCC is derived from healing mushrooms. Scientists have discovered that … [Read more...]

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How Effective is Noni Fruit Juice in Fighting Cancer?

October 25, 2013 By Darrell Miller

People frequently attach various health claims, including rumors of curative and therapeutic powers over the "Big C" or Cancer, to traditional herbal remedies and plant-based nutritional supplements. But, only a few of these pure herbal extracts have a clinical study or two to support their … [Read more...]

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Can Andrographis Paniculata Treat Flu Symptoms?

October 1, 2013 By Darrell Miller

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  Andrographis paniculata is an herb belonging to the family of Acanathaceae that has thrived mainly in Sri Lanka and India for many years and made itself useful to their people. The bitter-tasting roots and leaves of this plant are mostly used for the treatment of infections and other … [Read more...]

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Can Astragalus Really Help Strengthen The Immune System?

September 26, 2013 By Darrell Miller

Astragalus Membranaceus is a type of herb that has been used traditionally in natural remedies and herbal blends, particularly in Asiatic medicine. As a root, it can be used as ingredient in soup and eaten for its rejuvenating essence. The plant's leaves and roots may be dried and ground up into … [Read more...]

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Facts about a Faulty Immune System and Herbal Remedies

January 2, 2013 By Darrell Miller

Simply speaking, you can think of the immune system as a barrier. It consists of a collection of cells, tissues as well as organs that function to protect the body against foreign pathogens. And since the human body acts as a very conducive reservoir for these microbes, the immune system is of vital … [Read more...]

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Health benefits of andrographis

October 15, 2012 By Darrell Miller

Andrographis paniculata  is a herb that has been around for a long time. Its bitter taste has earned it the name “King of Bitters.” It is grown in Asia and is quite popular in Indian and Chinese traditional medicine. You can identify it from its white-purple flowers. Andrographis contains a … [Read more...]

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What Are The Health Benefits Of Zinc?

October 9, 2012 By Darrell Miller

Vitamins And Mineral All types of minerals and vitamins usually are required in human bodies to perform different functions. Every mineral and vitamin performs a specific function that altogether assist people in having healthy bodies. Zinc is one such mineral that is required in our bodies to … [Read more...]

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What Is the health Benefits Of Nettle Leaves?

October 6, 2012 By Darrell Miller

Nettle Nettle is a species of plant that has more than twenty kinds, and each of its type has a different healing effect on the human body. Generally grown in the almost all areas of Europe, Africa, England, Asia and america, the nettle leaves have numerous benefits to the mankind. Nettle … [Read more...]

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What Are The Health Benefits Of Rhodiola?

September 25, 2012 By Darrell Miller

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What Are The Health Benefits Of The Herb Bacopa?

September 18, 2012 By Darrell Miller

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Can Elderberry Boost The Immune System?

September 14, 2012 By Darrell Miller

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Why Zinc is so important for Improving Overall health?

September 6, 2012 By Darrell Miller

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Is selenium Good for the Thyroid?

July 12, 2012 By Darrell Miller

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What are the Health Benefits of of Boswella Extract?

June 11, 2012 By Darrell Miller

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Boswellia and Boswellic Acid Boswellia is an extract that is derived from the resin of the Boswellia serrata tree. The use of Boswellia has its roots in ancient Asia where traditionally it was used by Ayurvedic medicine practioners to treat conditions such as diarrhea, ringworms and dysentery … [Read more...]

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What Are The Health Benefits Of Pine Bark?

June 6, 2012 By Darrell Miller

Pine bark extract also known as Pycnogenol Pine bark extract (PBE) are obtained from the bark of maritime pine tree, and are known to be rich in proanthocyanidins. In fact, they contain a unique combination of organic acids, bioflavonoids, and procyanidins. Clinical studies in past few years have … [Read more...]

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What Makes Garlic So Good For Your Health?

May 19, 2012 By Darrell Miller

Benefits Of Garlic Garlic is a root vegetable which is known to produce a wide variety of health benefits. There is a lot of research that has been done over the years on this plant leading to the discovery of new benefits. Treatment of diabetes Diabetes is a chronic condition caused by … [Read more...]

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What is Green Bean Coffee extract good for?

May 8, 2012 By Darrell Miller

Green Bean coffee extract is the new kid on the block as far as antioxidants are concerned. An extract from Green coffee beans has been proved to have stronger antioxidant effect as compared to known antioxidant sources like grape seed and green tea extract. What is Green Bean Coffee … [Read more...]

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Health Benefits Of Reishi Mushrooms

April 25, 2012 By Darrell Miller

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Reishi Mushrooms Referred to as the Mushroom of immortality and/or the medicine of kings, reishi mushroom is probably the oldest mushrooms to have been known and used for its medicinal properties. For over two thousand years the Chinese have made use of this little shiny fungus to heal and … [Read more...]

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