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4 Reasons to Start Taking Magnesium Today

4 Reasons to Start Taking Magnesium Today

Magnesium is an essential mineral for staying healthy and is required for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. Multiple health benefits of magnesium include transmission of nerve impulses, body temperature regulation, detoxification, energy production, and the formation of… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health, Health, Medicine
Papayas among top offenders in GMO trade detections

Papayas among top offenders in GMO trade detections

International trade incidents of GM crops mixed with supposedly non-GM shipments have spiked in recent years, according to data collected from the United Nations’ (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) from 75 of its member countries. Of 198 cases reported… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, GMOs, Health, Liberty, Medicine
FDA Announces Qualified Health Claims for Omega-3 Fatty Acids

FDA Announces Qualified Health Claims for Omega-3 Fatty Acids

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced the availability of a qualified health claim for reduced risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) on conventional foods that contain eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) omega-3 fatty acids. Typically, EPA… 0 Shares | | Posted in Environment, Fitness, Food, Health, Health, Medicine
Fukushima~ Three Years, No Transparent Food Testing

Fukushima~ Three Years, No Transparent Food Testing

This coming week will mark three years since the ongoing Fukushima Daiichi nuclear meltdowns began. It’s also been  one year since Fukushima Fallout Awareness Network or FFAN filed a legal document known as a Citizen Petition with the US Food… 0 Shares | | Posted in Environment, Farming, Food, Food, Gardening, Health, Holistic Medicine, News, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Water
Ask the Expert: Omega-3 Fatty Acid

Ask the Expert: Omega-3 Fatty Acid

Dr. Frank Sacks Professor of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Department of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health 1. What are omega-3 fatty acids, and why should I make sure to include them in my diet? Omega-3 fatty acids (also known as… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Health, Medicine
L-Proline – Keeps Your Skin, Heart and Joints Young!

L-Proline – Keeps Your Skin, Heart and Joints Young!

Proline is an amino acid, one of the twenty DNA-encoded amino acids.  They are essential amino acids, meaning that they are components which cannot be produced by the body and, therefore, must be obtained from a diet or through supplementation.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health, Medicine
IBS – No Cure or No Big Pharma Cure?

IBS – No Cure or No Big Pharma Cure?

IMAGINE HAVING A CONDITION with symptoms so severe that you can’t leave the house, yet your doctor calls it a “functional,” or “psychosomatic,” disease — meaning that it’s all in your head. But it’s a very real problem for the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
Obama’s GMO Label Law Betrayal Evident In New Nutrition Label Proposal

Obama’s GMO Label Law Betrayal Evident In New Nutrition Label Proposal

by Long Island Attorney Paul A. Lauto, Esq. We have all recently read about Michelle Obama’s health crusade and the proposed changes to the nutrition labels on our food.  In explaining the need for the proposed changes to our food… 0 Shares | | Posted in Biotechnology, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Food, GMOs, Health, News, Nutrition, Politics & Government, Science & Tech
L-Proline & Your Skin

L-Proline & Your Skin

Today there are an overwhelming number of beauty treatments and regimens on the market. For the average woman, knowing what to focus on or try first can be difficult. One often-overlooked secret to looking younger and healthier — and actually… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Lifestyle
Fish Consumption and Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Do They Lower Cholesterol?

Fish Consumption and Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Do They Lower Cholesterol?

Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats found in fish, phytoplankton, and in the form of supplements. Polyunsaturated fats, especially EPA and DHA, have a reputation for being heart-friendly fats because they do not promote atherosclerosis associated with causing heart disease.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Medicine, News