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Fight Inflammation With These Fun, Easy Sweet Potato Turmeric Muffins

Nutrition Turmeric and sweet potatoes have enjoyed a surge in popularity recently, as their anti-inflammatory benefits have garnered more attention. Inflammation may be a natural part of your immune system response, but it can be problematic when it becomes chronic. Chronic inflammation is linked to a host of serious diseases including diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers, Alzheimer’s, and autoimmune conditions. One of the best ways to fight inflammation and protect your health is by ...
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The Benefits of Borax + The Differences Between Borax and Boric Acid

Your grandmother probably used borax to clean around the house, and she swears it is safe. It technically is natural as compared to many of the chemical cleaners out there, but is it really safe? Despite being used in countless homemade cleaner recipes, borax is still a hot topic, and its safety continues to be questioned. With that being said, it’s time to take a closer look at what borax is and just how safe it can be for cleaning. What is Borax? Borax can also be known as sodium borate ...
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9 Ways to Tell You Have an Overgrowth of Candida + How to Control It

Candida is a yeast that lives in your mouth and your gut. While this may seem bad, it’s actually very normal. In healthy adults, the growth of that yeast is kept in check by the beneficial bacteria living in your gut. Sometimes, however, this yeast can become overgrown, causing problems in your gut and beyond. Successfully identifying a candida overgrowth is the best way to treat the situation and bring it back under control. When Candida Comes Calling Your gut microbiome is responsible fo...
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9 Signs and Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency for Better Health

Vitamin B12 is an essential and vital water-soluble vitamin that your body needs. It’s necessary for the proper function of your nervous system, and it’s also required for the production of red blood cells. Despite being found in a wide variety of foods and easily purchased as a supplement, a large proportion of the population is B12 deficient. It’s important to know how to identify a B12 deficiency so that you can correct the problem and restore your health. The Importance of ...
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5 Super Ingredients to Help Fight Anxiety + Boost Your Mood and Energy

If you’ve been feeling a bit down, mentally under the weather, or even anxious but you don't want to seek medical intervention, then we’ve got some good news for you. The old adage, you are what you eat, might be the key to helping you feel more upbeat and balanced. Having unbalanced hormones, inflammatory conditions, a mineral imbalance, out of skew fatty acid ratios, and other poor nutrition habits can lead to a drop in mood and motivation. By adding some superfoods to your diet, y...
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How to Tell the Difference Between Food Allergies and Sensitivities

It seems like food allergies are on the rise, but is it a real allergy or just a sensitivity? Physical reactions to foods happen to a lot of people, whether they get hives or a rash after eating certain foods or they develop cramping and diarrhea. Some people even suffer from life-threatening food allergies that necessitate immediate action to save their lives. But what’s the difference? Are you allergic to the foods you eat, or do you just have a sensitivity? Food Allergies vs. Food Sensi...
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How to Build a Honeybee Hotel for Your Garden: Easy DIY Bee Habitat

You may think of bees as pests or you may even be scared of them. The truth is that unless you have an allergy to bee stings, they are actually special and important insects to have around. Honeybees offer advantages to gardens as well as the nutritional world by way of honey and bee pollen. In fact did you know that hospitals use honey for its antimicrobial properties? It is time to show the bees in your neighborhood some appreciation. The best way to do that is by creating a bee hotel, so they...
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