All of us have been dealing with acne at one point or another. When you’re a teenager acne is one of the biggest concerns you have. At that point, we expect this problem will go away when we’re older. However, acne breakouts can occur in adulthood too. Reasons behind acne breakouts are ...
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The thyroid gland may be small, but it has a major influence on multiple processes in our body in both direct and indirect manner. The thyroid produces hormones that regulate metabolism, manage our weight, and so much more. Hormonal balance is vital for good health and wellbeing. Bearing in ...
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Getting enough sleep is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle, but it tends to be overlooked. Our body needs sleep to function properly. That explains why sleep-deprived persons are always tired, experience decreased productivity at work, and suffer many other consequences due to the lack of ...
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Green tea is considered one of the healthiest beverages in the world. The amazing health benefits it provides make green tea a common ingredient in dietary supplements too. People drink the tea or use supplements that contain it for a wide range of reasons. Some people drink tea to support ...
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Thyroid problems induce a number of symptoms that depend on whether the gland is overactive or underactive. Persons who struggle with dysfunctions affecting the butterfly-shaped gland can gain weight or lose it, see their cholesterol levels increase, notice their skin is somewhat dry, experience ...
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Guggul is a resin from a Commiphora mukul tree native to India, but it’s also present in some parts of northern Africa and central Asia. The tree and its yellowish sap or gum resin has been a significant component of Ayurvedic medicine for more than 3000 years. The frequent use of the plant for ...
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Thyroid may be a small, butterfly-shaped gland, but it takes part in a number of processes in the body. The function of the thyroid gland is influenced by many factors including hormones. One of our previous articles discussed the link between estrogen and thyroid health, but in this post, we ...
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Most people drink alcohol at one point or another. Sometimes you have a drink or two to relax after long day at work, maybe you only drink when celebrating anniversaries, birthdays, or promotions. However, it’s not uncommon for people to engage in binge-drinking sessions more often than they’d ...
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Hormones are chemical messengers and a part of the body’s endocrine system. Endocrine glands produce hormones which, then, travel through the bloodstream to tissues and organs to control or take part in many processes that occur in a human body. Our body secretes more than 50 hormones and ...
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Fish oil is a supplement that supplies your body with Omega-3 fatty acids that are essential for our health and wellbeing. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, fish oil was the most popular natural product among US adults in 2012 (the last year for which ...
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