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Zinc and Selenium for Acne
If you understand the cause of acne then it makes sense that taking zinc and selenium for acne is beneficial. The good news is that when zinc and selenium are...
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Women Spend Longer in Labor Now than 50 Years Ago
Many women who have given birth say that labor seemed to last forever – and perhaps that’s because today’s pregnant women are spending more time in the delivery room than...
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Increased Chocolate Consumption Linked to Lower BMI
In what may be the best news about chocolate since perhaps its discovery, a new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine shows an association between more frequent chocolate...
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Black Beans
(Phaselous vulgaris) Black beans are about the size of a pea with a black skin, a creamy white flesh and a sweet, rich flavor often compared to that of mushrooms....
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Sesame Seeds
(Sesamun indicum) The sesame seed plant is considered an herb. This annual herb grows to be about two to four-feet high. The white to lavender-pink flowers mature into pods that...
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Red Meat Linked to Shorter Lifespan
It’s not uncommon for many Americans to consume at least one serving of red meat each day. However, it may be time to rethink this practice, as a new study...
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Acne Vitamin Supplements - What You Need to Know
If you understand the causes of acne and the type of treatments available, then it makes sense why taking an acne vitamin supplement is beneficial. The good news is...
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Nutrition Labeling Coming to a Store Near You
While shopping for groceries lately, you may have noticed something different about the packages in your cart. You may have even thought twice before putting something in. Why is that?...
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Probiotics and Acne Control - What You Need to Know
If you understand the causes of acne and the type of treatments available, then it makes sense why probiotics can help. The good news is that when probiotics are...
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Clear Skin Supplements
The Secret to Healthy-Looking Skin Why not enhance your juice fast by taking a supplement that supports the cleansing process? VitaMedica’s Clear Skin Supplements are formulated with nutrients...
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Quinoa
(Chenopodium quinoa) Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is an ancient grain. Although recently rediscovered in the U.S., quinoa has been cultivated in the Andean mountains of Peru, Chile and Bolivia for over...
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Almonds
(Prunus dulcis) In botanical terms, an almond is actually a drupe not a nut. A drupe is a fruit in which an outer fleshy part or skin surrounds a shell...
