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05/15/2020 / By Janine Acero

Food supplements can play a big role in enhancing muscle detoxification in athletes

An amino acid found in many dietary supplements for athletes may play a crucial role in the production of carnosine in skeletal muscle, suggest researchers from Brazil. A natural compound mainly found in muscle tissue and the brain, carnosine helps get rid of reactive aldehydes, which are compounds that can damage the structure and function […]

01/31/2020 / By Vicki Batts

The science behind saunas: Numerous health benefits are similar to those of engaging in medium-intensity exercise

Spending time in a nice, hot sauna has long been revered as a great way to relax your body and cleanse your mind, but new research has shown that taking a steam bath has some pretty profound health benefits. In fact, the scientists say that in some ways, taking a 30-minute trip to the sauna […]

11/14/2019 / By Grace Olson

Can sweating remove toxins from the body? A look at the research

Since the 1990s, scientists have determined that harmful toxins from the environment accumulate within the tissues of the body. Now, researchers from the University of Alberta in Canada found that sweating helps remove these toxins, specifically a flame retardant chemical called polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs). Published in Biomedical Research International, the researchers highlighted that studying sweat, along with […]

10/07/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Lemongrass is known for its many health benefits – anxiety relief is now one of them

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) is a popular herb used for cooking and various medicinal purposes. In traditional medicine, this aromatic plant is known as a remedy for stomach problems, joint pain, the common cold, fever, as well as other conditions. Today, lemongrass is commonly associated with herbal teas that help heal the body, boost immunity, and promote good sleep. Its […]

09/13/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Silicon-rich mineral water is a safe, effective way to eliminate aluminum from your body

Aluminum is one of the most common elements on the planet. This naturally occurring metal can be found in many things, including cookwares, kitchen utensils, and food storage wraps. Trace amounts of aluminum can also be found in processed foods and some medications. While aluminum is useful outside the human body, this element has no […]

07/09/2019 / By Tracey Watson

Vigorous exercise is crucial to your body’s ability to detox, survive

If, like many other people, you are convinced that when it comes to exercise, less is more, and the idea of fasting has you heading for the fridge, the results of a recent study might give you the push you need to get to the gym and start an intermittent fasting program. The research, which […]

06/10/2019 / By Tracey Watson

Lyme disease compromises your body’s ability to detoxify, increasing risk from environmental toxins like heavy metals

Lyme disease is far more common than many of us realize. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that around 300,000 people are diagnosed with this bacterial infection each year. That’s over 1.5 times more people than the total number of women diagnosed with breast cancer, and about six times as many […]

05/31/2019 / By Mary Miller

Don’t be so quick to throw away papaya seeds – they offer a surprising number of health benefits

Like many other vibrantly colored superfruits, papayas are packed with antioxidants and health-promoting nutrients. The fruit’s delectable orange flesh boasts an impressive nutritional profile, and is as delicious as it is nutritious. Most people tend to discard the slimy, black seeds found inside the fruit. However, the papaya seeds are actually edible and are just as nutrient-rich as […]

05/29/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

Fast results for your health: One week of eating organic found to dramatically lower toxin levels in your body

With toxins seemingly everywhere these days, from the food we eat to the air we breathe and the water we drink, you might feel like there’s nothing you can do to avoid being exposed to dangerous substances. However, one study shows that you have a lot more control over it than you might think as […]

05/22/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Protect your liver from heavy metals and oxidative stress with heart-leaved moonseed

Exposure to heavy metals like cadmium is harmful to your health, and one of the most commonly affected organs is the liver. To protect your liver from these toxic heavy metals, researchers at the National Health Research Institutes in Taiwan and Bharathiar University in India suggest taking heart-leaved moonseed (Tinospora cordifolia) extract. They reached this conclusion after looking […]

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