Immunity
Grapefruit Essential Oil Health Benefits and History
Not so long ago, little boys and girls at Christmas would look forward to citrus fruits in their holiday stockings as a sweet, exotic gift. The simple gift of grapefruit is still wonderful because it is a gift to our health. Grapefruit health benefits are numerous, including supporting a healthy weight, heart health, immunity, and …
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Zinc Deficiency Signs, Food Sources, and Absorption
Food and nutrients can have a lot of sex appeal. But zinc conjures up images of the white-hued sunblock that hovering parents apply all over their toddlers on a July day. Not so sexy. Quite possibly, zinc also brings up thoughts of chalky cold remedy tablets as well. Zinc for sex appeal….could it be? It’s a …
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Does Cinnamon Help Diabetes?
Does cinnamon help diabetes? My knee-jerk reaction to this topic is “of course it is.” Why? It is natural, it is a spice, and its flavor is gorgeous. My reaction comes from decades of reading nutrition research. A huge body of research points to the fact that spices have amazing health benefits. Most substances that carry …
The Experienced Gluten Sensitivity Guide
Should you get tested for celiac disease? Health professionals say it all of the time: wait until you check with your doctor to see if you have celiac disease before trying a gluten free diet. This might seem like sound logic because celiac disease is a serious condition that can damage your body severely. The gluten itself damages …