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Understanding Cartilage Damage
There are three different types of cartilage within the human body, two of which are found in our joints. The first type, articular cartilage, is a slick, smooth surface on the ends of bones that help
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Nutrition & Health Information for Pregnant & Breastfeeding Women
Breastfeeding is widely accepted as the most complete form of nutrition for infants, providing a wide range of benefits for better growth and development. Breast-fed children are also more resistant t
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Four Tips for a Healthy Brain
#1 – Reduce Stress We all know that being stressed out can cause us to lose our ability to focus or remember details, but what you may not know is that the effects of stress hormones on the brain la
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Living with Joint Pain
Millions of people around the world live with joint pain every single day. If you are experiencing pain from joint damage or other health problems, daily medication may provide some relief. However if
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Understanding Triglycerides and What You Can Do to Keep Them in Check.
Simply put, triglycerides are the main form of fat found in the human body. Some triglycerides come from fats in the foods we eat. Others are made in our livers from excess carbohydrates. Triglyceride
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How Junk Food Damages Your Brain
Garbage in, garbage out: how junk food can damage your brain, and what you can do about it. Decades of research show that eating junk food is harmful for a variety of reasons. Not only can junk food c
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The Anti-Inflammatory Properties Of Omega 3 Fatty Acids Provide Back Pain Relief
Omega 3 fatty acids are among the several nutrients that the human body can extract from dietary fish oil. Omega 3 fatty acids, which are distinctly different from the family of Omega 6 and Omega 9 fa
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What are EPA and DHA and Why Do You Need Them!
Let’s face it – it’s difficult to keep up with all the changes in supplements and health recommendations made each day. It seems like what was healthy to consume and have in your body 10 years
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What is the Omega-3 Connection with Anti-Inflammation
Omega-3 has been shown to be an essential fat that is needed in the human diet. While it can be found in plants and nuts, animal sources such as fish oil are more potent. Often, other omegas are ment
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Weight Gain and Inflammation
Researchers are beginning to understand more about the link between inflammation and weight gain. Inflammation in the body caused by allergies, arthritis, or other conditions stimulates the adrenal gl
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