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End Candida Overgrowth the Natural Way

End Candida Overgrowth the Natural Way

What is Candida you might ask?Candida albicans is a yeast, a type of fungus which grows within the mouth, intestines, and skin. In small amounts, this fungus is harmless to our body and leads to no symptoms.The problems arise, however, when there is an overgrowth of...

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Constantly Bloated? Time to Get to The Root Cause

Constantly Bloated? Time to Get to The Root Cause

Bloating is a very common condition that most people experience at some point. When you’re bloated, your stomach feels tight, full, and sometimes painful.Often, we feel bloated after a large meal, and the discomfort is only short-term. Other times, bloating is related...

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Natural Treatments for Eczema

Natural Treatments for Eczema

If you suffer from eczema, you probably know how uncomfortable and inconvenient the condition is. Eczema is a common skin condition characterized by itchy, dry, and irritated skin. It typically starts during infancy or childhood but can persist into adulthood and it...

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10 Ways to Improve Insulin Sensitivity

10 Ways to Improve Insulin Sensitivity

Insulin resistance can be difficult to detect without medical tests. However, its effects can be dangerous if left unchecked.This month we are taking a look at the risks and symptoms of insulin resistance, plus 10 preventative measures you can take to reduce your...

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Heavy Metals in the Body: What You Need to Know

Heavy Metals in the Body: What You Need to Know

Heavy metals are naturally occurring elements that can be found throughout the environment. Given their prevalence in the foods that we eat and even the air we breathe, we are exposed to high levels of heavy metals every day.Certain metals-- including zinc, copper,...

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Mushrooms: The Underrated Superfood     

Mushrooms: The Underrated Superfood     

Mushrooms have been used for centuries, across many cultures as both food and medicine. A growing body of research now centers on the many benefits of mushrooms both on our physical and mental health. If you’ve only thought of mushrooms as a nice addition to a...

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