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4 Proven Health Benefits of Chocolate – Is Chocolate Good For You?!

It would be a great understatement to say that chocolate is delicious. This decadent, comforting, delectable, and all-round delightful treat […]

How to Get Healthy in 3 Steps + 7 Easy Habits for an Instantly Healthier Life

You’ve decided you want to clean up your health. You want to get it under control so you don’t have […]

What is Oil Pulling? (And Does It Really Work?)

If you are wondering what exactly oil pulling is, and whether or not you can use it to benefit your […]

Lemon water offers many health benefits.

Is Lemon Water Good For You? [Lemon Water Health Benefits & Risks]

Do you drink a glass of lemon water every morning? Lemon water is a simple but very popular health trend […]

10 Health Benefits of Sleep + How to Sleep Better at Night

Sleep is essential to pretty much all aspects of our health, and can have all sorts of benefits. Unfortunately, sleep […]

Do Essential Oils Work? (And Are They Safe?)

With essential oils becoming increasingly popular and commonplace, you may be wondering, like me, if essential oils actually work and […]

avocado, a popular keto food

Should You Go Keto? – Keto Diet Benefits & Risks

This article covers the keto diet, including potential health benefits and risks, and considerations for who this diet might be […]

sourdough bread loaf

Is Sourdough Bread Healthy? (4 Unique Benefits of Sourdough)

If you’re not already familiar with sourdough bread, you may be wondering what sets this bread apart from others, and […]

6 Effects of Stress on The Body (+ Stress Management Tips)

Stress can negatively impact all aspects of your health. Read on to learn the effects stress has on the body, […]

How Your Genes Affect What Foods You Should Eat

Have you ever wondered why people can have such different responses to certain foods? Not just allergies or different tastes, […]

Diets don't work because caloric restriction is difficult to maintain.

Why Diets Don’t Work (And 3 Things To Do Instead)

If you’ve ever tried dieting, you may be wondering why diets just don’t work. Find out why diets set you […]

Insulin Resistance Symptoms + Tips to Reduce Your Risk

Insulin resistance is the foundation of many chronic health conditions. Conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and metabolic syndrome, […]

What is The Placebo Effect? (And How to Take Advantage of It)

The placebo effect is a very powerful tool, and it’s probably affecting your life more than you think. Are you […]

How to Boost Your Immune System Against COVID: 3 Key Vitamins and Minerals

While the world continues to wait on a COVID-19 vaccine, you might be wondering if there’s anything you can do […]

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