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The best way to prevent colds might be to get some sunshine (and get your Vitamin D level checked)!
Vitamin D may have a role to play in preventing colds and flu, a study shows….
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From early February, the CDC (Center for Disease Control) showed widespread activity of influenza in 16 states, up from five the previous week. In addition, four children have died of flu-related complications this season, with deaths in Texas, Colorado, New York, and Tennessee.
Overall, this year’s flu vaccine is a “good match” in terms of protection [...]

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Turmeric, and it’s main bioactive compound Curcumin, has some incredible health benefits. It’s use dates back thousands of years where it has been cultivated in India and Southeast Asia. As a matter of fact, India produces and consumes most of the world’s turmeric.
You certainly can’t miss it’s bright orange color. It is a polyphenolic plant [...]

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February is National Heart Month, and it’s a great time to be more conscious of preventing heart disease. February 9th is Wear Red Day created by the American Heart Association to bring awareness of the #1 killer in this country.
The fact is that heart disease kills more women yearly than all female cancers put together. [...]

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L-carnitine is an amazing amino acid that is synthesized in part by the liver. It is formed from other amino acids such as lysine and methionine, as well as niacin, B6, Vitamin C and iron.
Unfortunately, up to 2/3 of our daily requirement comes from the foods we eat, and most of us are deficient.
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