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its true that there can never be a perfect substitute for natural products what ever little we experiment always proves dangerous for the health. Nice post, truly informative, thank you.
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There are a number of foods that can naturally and safely boost levels of testosterone. They are as follows: * Almonds * avocados * beans * broccoli * brussel sprouts * dairy products * eggs * oysters * poultry Nothing sound that appealing? Cons...
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Probably not! 99% of all vitamin C supplements are ascorbic acid, calcium ascorbate, magnesium ascorbate or potassim ascorbate. Eating ascorbic acid supplements and foods with hidden ascorbic acid used as a preservative is a primary contributor t...
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I am glad to hear how the usage of almonds in daily life could make us lead a healthy life. Thank you very much.
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There are a number of foods that can naturally and safely boost levels of testosterone. They are as follows: * Almonds * avocados * beans * broccoli * brussel sprouts * dairy products * eggs * oysters * poultry Nothing sound that appealing? Cons...
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Probably not! 99% of all vitamin C supplements are ascorbic acid, calcium ascorbate, magnesium ascorbate or potassim ascorbate. Eating ascorbic acid supplements and foods with hidden ascorbic acid used as a preservative is a primary contributor t...
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KIMBERLY BYNUM

The China Study

The new best seller "The China Study" by Thomas Campbell is a must read! It will change your life!

Started by KIMBERLY BYNUM Sep 28.

Candis Loomans

Eco Workshops and Business Opportunities

Hello All! I just wanted to let people know about this AMAZING business I have come across! "Green" products are hitting the stores at every angle, but which ones are really taking into account th...

Tagged: Shop, Green, Only, My

Started by Candis Loomans Aug 14.

KIMBERLY BYNUM

BIOIDENTICALS

I AM A 48 YEAR OLD FEMALE ENTERING INTO MENOPAUSE. I AM EXTREMELY INTERESTED IN BIOIDENTICAL HORMONES. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF READING SUZANNE SOMMERS BOOK ''AGELESS'' I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM SOME...

Started by KIMBERLY BYNUM Jul 21.

Sheryl

Fresh fruit & veggie juicing

Hey all, I just got a juicer and am so interested to find out some yummy recipes that anyone might know about - especially those that might appeal to my young daughter. Anyone out there with some...

Started by Sheryl Jul 11.

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David Orman

Boosting Testosterone Naturally

There are a number of foods that can naturally and safely boost levels of testosterone. They are as follows:

* Almonds
* avocados
* beans
* broccoli
* brussel sprouts
* dairy products
* eggs
* oysters
* poultry

Nothing sound that appealing? Consider the following supplements then:

* Carnitine. Increases the number of androgen receptors in muscles.
* Forskolin. Also shown to reduce body fat levels.
* Tribulus Terrestris. Herb that supports T production by enahding the amount of LH (luteinizing… Continue

Posted by David Orman on October 27, 2009 at 3:12pm

Samantha Gilbert

Is Your Vitamin C Supplement Really Vitamin C?

Probably not! 99% of all vitamin C supplements are ascorbic acid, calcium ascorbate, magnesium ascorbate or potassim ascorbate.

Eating ascorbic acid supplements and foods with hidden ascorbic acid used as a preservative is a primary contributor to rapid aging as ascorbic acid disrupts cellular oxygen metabolism.

Ascorbates are chemical nightmares. Ascorbic acid never has been and never will be Natural State Vitamin C.

Ascorbates (there are many different types) are all vitamin mimics. This me… Continue

Posted by Samantha Gilbert on October 26, 2009 at 5:51pm — 1 Comment

Marianne Bridgeman

HIB #23 Podcast | New Kitchen Gadget Review

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Food Review: Almonds

Almonds are loaded with calcium and antioxidants. One serving has nearly half the recommended daily allowance of vitamin E and as much antioxidant power as a cup of green tea.

Kitchen Gadget Review:Continue

Posted by Marianne Bridgeman on October 6, 2009 at 12:16pm — 1 Comment

David Orman

RESVERATROL

Wine. No other beverage has attracted the attention of modern medicine like this drink. Although it is most widely known for its benefits for the heart, wine has benefits against cancer, dementia, and other age-related diseases. Researchers in Denmark recently looked at 25,000 people to find out what drinking alcohol does to mortality and discovered that wine drinkers slash their overall risk of dying from any cause by about 40%. The active ingredient wine is Resveratrol.

Resveratrol has captur… Continue

Posted by David Orman on September 30, 2009 at 2:30pm

Marianne Bridgeman

HIB #22 Podcast | Breaking the barriers

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Food Review: Grapes

In my research I have read that the darker purple grapes are a bit more beneficial than the green. Grapes with higher flavonoids, usually come from grapes that are vibrant and stronger in color like purple grapes, grape juice and red wine.


Fit ReviewContinue

Posted by Marianne Bridgeman on September 29, 2009 at 3:22pm

Marianne Bridgeman

HIB #21 Podcast | Benefits of winter squash

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Food Focus: Winter Squash

The most common varieties of winter squash include acorn, buttercup, butternut, pumpkin, spaghetti, and turban. Excellent source of Vitamin A and C.


Food Review:Continue

Posted by Marianne Bridgeman on September 22, 2009 at 2:00pm

Marianne Bridgeman

An interview with kaia foods founder Nicholas Kelley


Please describe kaia foods, and explain your personal mission: Kaia foods is concerned primarily with people’s health and well being as impacted by nutrition. We create delicious, raw, organic products that are more supportive of… Continue

Posted by Marianne Bridgeman on September 15, 2009 at 7:00pm

Marianne Bridgeman

HIB #20 Podcast | Deprivation is not the solution

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Food Focus: Buckwheat

Buckwheat is a gluten free grain which can also be found in a flour format which is commonly used for gluten free baking and cooking; for example for Continue

Posted by Marianne Bridgeman on September 15, 2009 at 1:05pm

David Orman

Glucose Not Brain Fuel Afterall

Sugar, Protein and Our Brain

"Our brain wants to run exclusively on sugar (glucose). It is the preferred fuel."

We know this to be true or. . . do we?

Our barin want to run on ketones produced from burning your own body fat, not sugar. When carbohydrates are minimized, the brain naturally gets its energy from our own fat. It is only when big doses of carbs are in the systems does this sequence gets short-circuited.

From Medical News Today, "Human Brain Feeds On Lactate Not Glucose During Exe… Continue

Posted by David Orman on September 15, 2009 at 11:01am

Marianne Bridgeman

Are there steps to preventing cancer?


Yes, there are! But it’s unfortunate that people start to take care of themselves after something detrimental happens to them or someone close. People should know that the food they eat could be causing a lot of their ailments. According to Rachael Stolzenberg-Solomon, a researcher at the National Can… Continue

Posted by Marianne Bridgeman on September 9, 2009 at 2:36pm

 
 

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