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Benefits Of A Plant-Based Diet Benefits Of A Plant-Based Diet
Benefits Of A Plant-Based Diet What is a plant-based diet? A plant-based diet focuses on whole, minimally processed plant-based foods. It involves limiting animal products and making fruits, vegetables, and plant proteins the star of your plate. It emphasizes nuts, seeds, oils, whole grains, legumes, and beans and limits foods like meat, dairy, and eggs. Why eat a plant-based diet? Eating a plant-based diet is associated with many health benefits. Plant-based foods are rich in fiber and antioxidants, free of cholesterol, and low in calories and saturated fat. Eating a variety of these foods provides the essential nutrie…

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COVID-19: Meditating Each Day Can Boost Immune System, Help Fight Virus, Study Says COVID-19: Meditating Each Day Can Boost Immune System, Help Fight Virus, Study Says
Covid-19: Meditating Each Day Can Boost Immune System, Help Fight Virus, Study Says A new study found that daily meditation can boost the body's immune system and help fight off diseases and viruses. Researchers reported that the findings could have implications for immune-related conditions, such as multiple sclerosis and COVID-19, according to a report from University of Florida Health published on Tuesday, Dec. 14. UF Health said more than 100 people participated in the study, attending a silent retreat for eight days where they meditated for 10 hours each day. Researchers collected blood samples weeks prior to the retreat, directly before, directly after and months af…

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Treating Seasonal Allergies Holistically Treating Seasonal Allergies Holistically
Treating Seasonal Allergies Holistically It has been shown that seasonal allergies are a result of increased inflammation in the body, stemming from a weakened immune system. Ninety percent of your immune system’s defenses originate in the intestine, so maintaining a healthy GI tract ultimately plays an important role in reducing the effects of allergens. One way to achieve this is to avoid medications such as antacids, NSAIDS and antibiotics, because they can weaken the intestinal wall’s protective barrier. If you’re looking for holistic alternatives to a daily antihistamine, following are some tips that are commonly recommended b…

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COVID-19: What Does Virus Do Inside Your Body? Can You Get It Twice? COVID-19: What Does Virus Do Inside Your Body? Can You Get It Twice?
Covid-19: What Does Virus Do Inside Your Body? Can You Get It Twice? While the novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) has proven deadly to many, a larger portion of the population that contracts the disease will only experience moderate symptoms, health officials said. It has been established that the rapidly spreading COVID-19 virus is spread person-to-person within a six-foot range when a person coughs or sneezes. It is also possible for the virus to live on hard surfaces, which can then be spread by touching one’s mouth, nose or eyes. Earlier story: COVID-19 - Coronavirus Can Remain In Air 3 Hours, Live On Some Surfaces 2-3 Days, Tests Show According to …

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by Zak Failla
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Taking Stock: The Truth About Bone Broth Taking Stock: The Truth About Bone Broth
Taking Stock: The Truth About Bone Broth Bone broth fans claim strong immune systems, high energy and more. Don’t believe the hype. Countless articles, TV segments and wellness celebrities promote bone broth as a cure-all. They credit it with keeping joints limber, strengthening skin, hair and nails and boosting the immune system. Abundant collagen in bone broth is the key to unlocking these benefits and more, proponents say. Collagen is good. You produce this fibrous protein naturally, and it essentially holds you together. But you can’t absorb collagen by consuming it in bone broth or anything else. Hours of stovetop simmering …

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How To Treat Seasonal Allergies Holistically, According To Phelps How To Treat Seasonal Allergies Holistically, According To Phelps
How To Treat Seasonal Allergies Holistically, According To Phelps It has been shown that seasonal allergies are a result of increased inflammation in the body, stemming from a weakened immune system. Ninety percent of your immune system’s defenses originate in the intestine, so maintaining a healthy GI tract ultimately plays an important role in reducing the effects of allergens. One way to achieve this is to avoid medications such as antacids, NSAIDS and antibiotics, because they can weaken the intestinal wall’s protective barrier. If you’re looking for holistic alternatives to a daily anti-histamine, following are some tips that are commonly recommended …

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