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America’s health craze for fish oil is wiping out the world’s rarest shark
Another day, another round of headlines about China’s butchering of rare species. Today’s bloodbath bulletin concerns whale sharks, which feed on phytoplankton and can grow up to 40 feet (12 meters)—about the length of four station wagons. The shark is… 0 Shares | | Posted in Environment, Fitness, Food, Health, Medicine, News, Politics & Government, World
Fighting Fibro with Phyto
A light bulb went off in sixty-year-old Sues’ head when her twenty eight year old son was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Finally, a name was given to the condition that had plagued her family for generations. Sue had memories of her… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine
Four Sea Vegetables with Amazing Health Benefits
As the nutritional value of land vegetables continues to decline due to ongoing soil erosion and pollution, sea vegetables – whose nutritional compositions have remained intact for centuries – are coming to the fore as a much-needed source of minerals.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
School – Flu’s Favorite Subject
“Schools are a virus hotbed as the temperature drops in this extreme cold,” observes Suanne Davidson, a 6th grade middle school teacher. “Kids arrive each day homes throughout the entire community; each bringing unique pathogens into a single environment that… 0 Shares | | Posted in Child Care, Environment, Food, Health, Home, Lifestyle, Medicine
Understanding Omega 3, 6, 9 Fatty Acids and EPA & DHA
You’ve probably heard the terms “fatty acid” and “omega 3″ before, but do you know what a fatty acid is or why your body needs it? What about the different types of fatty acids, what foods you can naturally find… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
The Roles of Calcium in the Body
Calcium is the most abundant element by mass in many animals, and the fifth most abundant element by mass in humans. Indeed, calcium forms two percent of a human adult’s body weight; most of this calcium is found in the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Nutrition
Can you name the 3 Omega’s? Part 3 – DHA
The term Omega-3 fatty acids are describing 3 fats: ALA, EPA & DHA. Omega-3s are considered essential fatty acids, meaning that they cannot be synthesized by the human body – except for a limited ability by mammals. Omega-3 fatty acids… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine
Why Wheatgrass Should Be Your Daily Drink
It’s a Great Source of Chlorophyll Wheatgrass is a great source of chlorophyll, known for its blood building and cleansing qualities, as well as the ability to oxygenate and alkalize the blood – the features that are important in fighting… 0 Shares | | Posted in Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Videos
Custard Apples: Sweet, Vitamin-Rich Fruits from Central America
Custard apples are the green, heart-shaped fruits of the Annona reticulata, a small deciduous tree native to Central America. They are characterized by their custard-like flavor and texture, hence the name (though “custard apple” is a common nickname for many… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
