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Hidden Metals and Toxins Hiding All Over Your House

Here is some information that might surprise you. The health hazards associated with aluminum are every bit as dangerous as those associated with cigarettes – the only difference is that aluminum is often hidden in everyday products, so you can’t just ‘give it up.’  According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, aluminum ...click here to read more

3 Toxic Foods You Would Never Expect

There are many foods that might trigger thoughts of incredible stomach upset, sickness or worse. Undercooked and expired food may give you a bit of a gag to think about, and these are the sorts of foods that are household names that you should be careful consuming. Chicken that isn’t cooked properly for one. We ...click here to read more

Declining Testosterone and Effects on Male Health

Testosterone is the hormone responsible for the development of male reproductive organs such as the testes and the prostate.  Although produced by both sexes, the amount of testosterone in males is generally 20 times greater than that produced by females and this lower amount allows females to develop female reproductive organs.  Measurement of testosterone generally ...click here to read more

Toxins in Energy Drinks Under Fire Again

Energy drinks are very popular in North America. Last year sales exceeded 12 billion dollars and the projection 5 years from now is just over 20 billion. This is despite that fact that energy drinks continue to get negative publicity. Energy Drinks – The True Emergency Over the last few years there have been a ...click here to read more

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Citrus Fruits and Liver Function

A healthy lifestyle is strongly associated with eating fruits and vegetables on a daily basis, coupled with sufficient hours of sleep and regular exercise.  Fruits and vegetables have been considered as natural food items that are rich in vitamins and minerals, as well as dietary fiber that could improve digestion.  Citrus fruits, including lemons, oranges, ...click here to read more

Why are Calcium Supplements Now Under Fire?

Calcium is an essential mineral that is present in bones and teeth.  Its also plays an important role in various cellular functions, assisting in the transport of molecules in and out of cells.  Calcium also helps in muscle contraction, as well as in the control of nerve activity and excitability.  Physicians generally prescribe calcium supplements ...click here to read more

Signs Your Liver Health is in Trouble

Your liver is crucial to your health. Proper liver function is required in order for your liver to cleanse your blood, regulate your cholesterol levels, break down hormones and drugs, manufacture bile, stabilize blood sugar levels, and perform over 500 other important functions in your body. Unfortunately, your liver is very susceptible to abuse and ...click here to read more

Fish Substitutions a Real Emergency

Some of the fish products that you purchase and consume may not be what you think they are.  A new study from Oceana shows that many retailers and restaurants regularly mislabel fish products that they sell to consumers.  This is cause for concern as consuming mislabeled food products can lead to sickness and emergency situations ...click here to read more

Is Your Alcohol Intake Killing Your Liver?

Many people regularly drink alcohol and never develop a drinking problem.  However, this isn’t the case for everyone.  Many people do develop drinking problems and become dependent on alcohol. If you’ve ever questioned if you have a drinking problem, you more than likely do. And if friends or family seem concerned about your drinking, you ...click here to read more