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High blood pressure

High blood pressure

Hypertension (high blood pressure or HBP) is a common condition in which the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries is high.
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The main reason many of us get fat

The main reason many of us get fat

We’re hearing a lot nowadays about how sugar is fattening – and so it is. Sugar plays a major role in serious obesity, but for most of us, it’s not the main or only reason we get fat.
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Replacing wiped out probiotics

Replacing wiped out probiotics

Probiotics are first implanted in our body during natural birth and from breast milk. They then reproduce themselves, ideally for life. We need them to properly digest our food as well as for disease-protecting purposes.
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Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Turmeric is a flowering tropical, perennial herb that belongs to the Zingiberaceae or ginger family.
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Why sugar drinks fatten us faster than any other food

Why sugar drinks fatten us faster than any other food

Your body fat is mostly made from excess glucose. Glucose is the energy fuel that runs our bodies, rather like petrol fuels your car.
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Irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic condition which affects the large bowel.
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MSM not just for joint health

MSM not just for joint health

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is a sulphur compound that is naturally present in our body’s system. Predominantly MSM is used for its anti-inflammatory action on joints.
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Diets secrets from two of the world's oldest men

Diets secrets from two of the world's oldest men

Two of the world’s oldest men died recently. One was 116 year old Kimura Jiroemon of Japan, the other, 114 year old Walter Breuning of Montana, America.
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Magnesium a vital macro-nutrient

Magnesium a vital macro-nutrient

The mineral magnesium is required for numerous important metabolic and cellular reactions.
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Probiotics, one of the most researched supplements

Probiotics, one of the most researched supplements

Did you know that everyone has quite a large organ in their body that they do not even know about? Or that 10% of the cells in your body are not even human?
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How can we keep our brain and memory sharp as we age

How can we keep our brain and memory sharp as we age

As I near age 70 my thoughts turn more and more to preserving my brain power, especially my memory and clarity of reasoning. I don’t think I’m alone in this.
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Stress

Stress

Stress is a person’s total response to environmental demands or pressures. Some stress is good but it can be harmful if it occurs over a prolonged period of time.
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