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| THE PATH TO NATURAL HEALTH: Daily articles regarding current natural health issues. Discussion on alternative health therapies and current news. | |
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| Four Remedies No Home Should Be Without | |
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| Focus on boosting your immunity today to give you and your family the best chance at fighting the ravaging affects of the current flu scare. | |
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| A whole range of fruits, roots and vegetables can provide health benefits—perhaps even more than you know. Noni - Mangosteen - Kava: Tropical treasures. | |
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| The scientific update this month focuses on EverFlex®, our natural alternative for joint support that combines glucosamine, MSM, chondroitin, devil’s claw and hyaluronic acid for healthy joint function. | |
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| The scientific update this month focuses on Fizz Active Immune, our great-tasting combination of immune-supporting ingredients, including beta-glucans, arabinogalactan, Echinacea purpurea root, elderberries, Korean ginseng root, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), zinc and potassium. | |
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| Any substance that finds its way into your body can affect you for better or for worse. This is why detoxification should be an important part of your health regimen. | |
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| Simple, appropriate supplementation can go a long way in helping to defend the body’s systems against environmental and health issues that might otherwise compromise well-being. Supporting the circulatory and immune systems, maximizing digestion and cleansing the body of waste all help to maintain a good health outlook. | |
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| Good fats, or essential fatty acids, offer important benefits to key areas of the body. Omega-3s and Omega-6s are considered “essential” fatty acids because they are essential to human health and cannot be manufactured by the body. | |
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| Enzymes are some of the most remarkable organic compounds known to man. Complex proteins by nature, they have the ability to initiate necessary chemical reactions in the body. Digestive enzymes break down food without being destroyed. But each type of food molecule requires a particular type of enzyme in order to be broken down. That’s why some people can eat certain foods easily while others cannot. Those who “cannot” probably lack sufficient enzymes. Older people and those who practice poor dietary habits are often low in essential digestive enzymes. LEARN MORE.... | |
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| Antioxidants, much touted for their ability to maintain and enhance health, are found in a wide variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables and nuts. However, while healthful, not all antioxidants are created equal. | |
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| A study showed that consuming cocoa flavonoids improved vascular function in people with type II diabetes. Immediate improvement in vascular health was observed in the group with the highest flavonoid consumption. Previous studies have shown that the benefits extend to all in helping keep blood pressure down and in maintaining heart health. | |
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| RG-MAX with Citrulline Our new, improved RG-Max, which now contains L-citrulline. New RG-Max supplies the nutrients needed to boost energy levels and blood flow throughout the body and protect against the negative effects of cardiovascular aging. | |
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| The scientific update this month focuses on probiotics and hay fever. A recent study found a link between probiotic supplementation and reduced symptoms of hay fever. Nature's Sunshine offers several outstanding probiotic supplements, including Probiotic Eleven, Bifidophilus® Flora Force, L. Acidophilus and L. Reuteri. | |
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| The scientific update this month focuses on the importance of the digestive system in maintaining optimal health. Nature’s Sunshine offers products that supplement digestion in the stomach (PDA Combination; Food Enzymes), the small intestine (Hi-Lipase, Proactazyme® Plus, High Potency Protease and Protease Plus), and the large intestine (Everybody’s Fiber, Nature’s Three, LOCLO and Psyllium Hulls Capsules). | |
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| The scientific update this month focuses on the benefits of folic acid. Folic acid is a water-soluble vitamin that is a member of the B-vitamin family. Most people are familiar with the recommendation for women to take folic acid during pregnancy, but did you know that folic acid is also good for the heart? | |
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| The scientific update this month focuses on NSP products for sun protection. UV exposure is a major risk factor for the development of two types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma and melanoma. The CDC reported over 45,000 new cases of melanoma in the United States in 2003 with 7,818 deaths from it the same year. | |
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| The scientific update this month focuses on the heart benefits of hawthorn. Hawthorn, a member of the rose family, has been used traditionally for various heart concerns. A recent study found that hawthorn may help in the treatment of chronic heart failure. | |
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| The scientific update focuses on the anti-aging benefits of Vitamin D. A recent study found a relationship between longer telomeres in human blood cells and increased levels of vitamin D. Telomeres are caps on the ends of chromosomes that become shorter with each cell division (age). | |
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| At the end of June, the FDA published a ruling on Good Manufacturing Practices for Dietary Supplements. This ruling requires manufacturers to perform activities in manufacturing, packaging and labeling to ensure that dietary supplements contain ingredients that are claimed on the label and that are not contaminated with pesticides, heavy metals or other impurities. | |
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| Natural alternatives for fighting fatigue. |
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