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The Dangerous Addiction Your Loved One May Be Hiding from You

Prescription drug abuse is a very serious problem in the United States especially among teenagers and young adults, and there’s no sign of that abuse slowing down.  Although medication can at times help people lead more productive lives and free them from medical symptoms, it is only beneficial when prescribed by a doctor or healthcare provider and used as it was intended. Abusing prescription drugs can lead to a host of health problems, including death. If you or someone you know has fallen victim to prescription drug abuse, you need to know the facts and potential health hazards.

Uncovering the Medicinal Magic of Comfrey

You might be wondering what is comfrey since it is not a commonly used word. Comfrey refers to an herb that has a host of medicinal uses. It belongs to the family Boraginaceae comprising a black root and large leaves that bear small bell shaped flowers in different colors including cream, white, pink or purple. It is a native of Europe and grows abundantly in grassy and damp places. It is wide spread all over the British Isles. The herb has been recognized by herbalists as well as organic gardeners for its versatility and usefulness. It constitutes vitamin B12, steroidal saponins, mucilage, tannins, inulin, pyrrolizidine alkaloids and proteins. It also comprises 18 amino acids. The herb is also a good source of vitamin C, protein, A and B12, and it comprises other B-complex vitamins. The herb is rich in fiber as well as minerals including potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, sulphur, magnesium, zinc, copper, germanium and selenium. Keep reading to discover what comfrey can do for you.

Health Alert: Your Everyday Drugs May Be Killing You

As you get older, your body is less effective when it comes to absorbing nutrients. When you take every day drugs for one reason or another, this can even further compound the problem. This dangerous combination can seriously interfere with the absorption of nutrients and cause major health problems down the road. Keep reading to find out which everyday drugs might be killing you.

5 Nutrients that Stop Skin Cancer

All types of cancer – skin cancer included, have been liked to deficiencies in the diet. A cancer is formed when a carcinogen infiltrates a cell and corrupts its DNA, causing the DNA to mutate. Some of these mutations convert the normal cell into a potentially malignant cell and the cancer grows. Without a well-balanced diet, the body’s immune system doesn’t have the means to fight the mutations. Keep reading to discover the 5 nutrients that prevent skin cancer.

Boost Your Immune System with Vitamin C

Vitamin C is at the top of the list among natural immune boosters for your body. The research on the immune boosting properties of the vitamin has been extensive. Your body’s immune system offers protection against a host of viruses as well as health ailments. It is of paramount importance that your body's immunity be enhanced in order to increase its ability to ward off diseases. When your body has a weak immune system is becomes vulnerable to viruses resulting in you getting sick. The best way to give a boost to your immune system is by improving the nutritional value of your diet.

What Experts Really Have to Say About the Atkins Diet

When Dr. Robert Atkins introduced the Atkins Diet in 1972, it started one of the largest controversies experienced within the nutrition community. His solution for those who were experiencing problems with other diets was to start a low-carb diet. A low-carb diet would remove the food cravings, thereby eliminating the temptation to overeat, which was ruining whatever diet you were on. You might be thinking it sounds all right. But if you are not eating carbs you have to then focus on what you actually are eating. That is the part where the diet encourages eating low-carb food, which then tends to include excessive amounts of fatty foods.

Ubiquinol: the Amazing New CoQ10

CoQ10 has been around for a long time but recently a new form of CoQ10 has become available. You might wonder why this is a big deal; what makes uniquinol different from CoQ10?

New Research: Broccoli-Sprout Extract Found to Protect Against Skin Cancer

Did you have a mom who always said “make sure to eat your broccoli”? As many benefits as broccoli has for your internal health, you may soon see a benefit for the outside of your body. A recent discovery indicates that broccoli sprout extract boosts the body’s natural ability to protect itself against the ultraviolet solar rays that causes skin cancer. Let’s look at the details of this discovery . . .

All Health, All the Time

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Science Reveals: Everyday Chemicals and Toxins that Make You Fat

There is no doubt about it: obesity is a national epidemic. However, many doctors and those in the medical community do not feel that overeating and lack of exercise, while contributory, are the entire cause of the obesity rise in the country. In fact, new research is indicating that chemical exposure may play some part in the obesity epidemic. Keep reading to find out if chemicals might be making you fat.