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How Safe Is Bagged Salad?

How Safe Is Bagged Salad?

Bagged salads have become a popular option for health-conscious consumers.  They're an easy option for people on-the-go who otherwise might not get a lot of vegetables in their diet.  And salad is a healthy option, right?  Sometimes.  But these bagged salads are still a packaged product, containing processed dressings and toppings, and certainly the plastic packaging itself raises some flags.

Part 3: Social Interactions Shape Gut Microbiome

Lose 10 lbs. With A Better Gut Microbiome Series

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Could your social circle impact your microbiome? Can simple social interactions affect your risk of certain diseases or even how much you weigh? Blog 3 in my Lose 10 lbs. With a Better Gut Microbiome Series explores what we know about microbial transmissibility.

Part 2: Certain Gut Bacteria Linked To Weight Gain

Lose 10 lbs. With A Better Gut Microbiome Series

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Some gut bacteria are considered obesogenic because they extract more calories from the food you consume compared to other strains of bacteria.  By establishing the right balance of gut bacteria, you might easily lose 10 lbs. 

Part 1: Diet & Environment Affect Gut Flora

Lose 10 lbs. With A Better Gut Microbiome Series

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Gut bacteria are at the center of human health and vitality.  Two major factors that affect your gut microbiome are your diet and your environment.   Many people report dropping 10 lbs. through rebalancing their microbiome. 

Could High Dose Vitamin C Cause PICC Line Failure?

Could High Dose Vitamin C Cause PICC Line Failure?

People are becoming more aware of the potential therapeutic effects of intravenous vitamin C.  It's one of the most widely used cancer treatments amongst complementary and alternative medicine practitioners. But could high dose Vitamin C compromise the structural integrity of PICC lines?

Fragrances – They Smell Nice, But Are They Good For You?

Fragrances – They Smell Nice, But Are They Good For You?

If you are like most people, you probably love the smell of flowers, clean clothes or even your shampoo. But did you know that one in five people experience health problems when exposed to fragrance?

Medical Tests Affected by Lead in Paper Towels?

Medical Tests Affected by Lead in Paper Towels?

Imagine you're at the doctor's office for a lead test. You're instructed to wash your hands first. Oddly, though, you're told not to dry them with a paper towel. Instead you're instructed to air dry. Wonder why? This explanation might suprise you.

Vegetable Tops and Leaves You Didn't Know Were Edible (And Delicious)

Vegetable Tops and Leaves You Didn't Know Were Edible (And Delicious)

When you prep your vegetables, do you usually discard the tops? Most people do, but this blog may change your mind. These Vegetable Tops and Leaves are actually delicious and packed with nutrition.

Benefits Of Soaking In An Epsom Salt Bath

Benefits Of Soaking In An Epsom Salt Bath

There’s nothing like the benefits of soaking in an epsom salt bath. These salts offer a comforting and relaxing way help ease stress and strain, but that's not all. Additional benefits may include detoxification, relieving muscle cramps, reducing inflammation pain, preventing migraines, and more!

Juicing and Blending: Organic vs Non-Organic

Juicing and Blending: Organic vs Non-Organic

When it comes to blending or juicing, organic really matters. Organic fruits and vegetables are purer than their non-organic counterparts. They aren’t coated in hazardous pesticides that could become concentrated in your drink. Some studies even suggest that organic produce tastes better. 

Detoxing Microplastics From Your Body

Detoxing Microplastics From Your Body

Microplastics are nicknamed the invisible invasion. Microscopic bits of plastic are now commonly found in food, water, and air. We're just beginning to understand the effects this contamination has on our bodies. And avoiding exposure isn't easy.  Energy Matters, LLC. shares six natural detox strategies.

Is Supermarket Meat Unnaturally Red?

Is Supermarket Meat Unnaturally Red?

Freshly butchered meat is usually a healthy shade of red, but as it reacts to the oxygen in the air, it naturally loses some of the hue, turning a shade of pinkish-brown first and then eventually grey. How is it that supermarket meat always looks so fresh and red, even days after being cut or ground?