Consuming wheatgrass, especially in the form of juice, has become a global phenomena. Americans are spending upwards of $49 for a pound of the green sprouts as a way to hone in on the anticipated health benefits. Wheatgrass advocates are relentless when it comes to boasting about its nutritional benefits. While the extent of the …
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Detox diets make a variety of irrefutable claims that range from adding body energy and an improved complexion to preventing and curing diseases. These amazing purification results, according to detox enthusiasts, are due to the elimination of toxins in the body via processes called fat flushes, intestinal cleansing, fasting detox, colon cleansing, raw food fixes, …
Energy drinks are a multi-billion dollar industry with no sign of slowing down. Whereas teens and young adults make up the largest group gulping these caffeine-laden drinks, consumers from all demographics have taken to them for a short-term energy increase. In a study published by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the amount of …
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On average, the typical American consumer uses about nine personal care products each day. Between these nine products, which normally consist of creams, perfumes, shampoos and soaps, there are more than 125 ingredients, many of which are not considered healthy substances. Public concern over these unhealthy substances has been one reason many companies have turned …
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Are you a peanut lover and concerned that eating peanuts every day is a bad idea? Do you love peanut butter but read that it is considered a carcinogen? Common Health Myths sets the records straight. First thing is first. Peanuts, like all nuts, are good for you, at least in moderation. They are healthy …
Waking up to find you’ve lost all sensation in your arm or leg is not the most pleasant way to wake up. While common, the sensation of pins and needles, or worse yet, no sensation at all, is called paresthesia. The non-medical cause of paresthesia or numbness is usually the result of laying directly on …
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