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Hemp Oil vs CBD Oil: What’s the Difference?

If you are looking for cannabis-derived therapeutic oils, you will have come across two different products: hemp oil and CBD oil. Although the names are sometimes used interchangeably, the only thing...

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Causes of Low ALT & How to Increase It

Though high alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels are problematic for people with liver disease, abnormally low levels are also connected to health problems. Read on to find out about the factors...

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How to Lower ALT Levels Naturally (9 Easy Strategies)

High alanine aminotransferase (ALT) often point to liver damage or disease. Read on to find out how to naturally lower your levels and protect your liver–both in the short and long run. How to Lower...

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Can CBD Oil Relieve Pain?

With its recent legalization in many countries, the popularity of CBD oil is booming. Most people take this oil to relieve the pain caused by conditions such as arthritis, multiple sclerosis, migraine,...

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The Dexamethasone Suppression Test for Cushing Syndrome

If you suffer from high cortisol levels, your doctor may ask you to do a dexamethasone suppression test. But what is that, and how is the test performed? Read on to learn what to expect, and how to...

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Causes & Symptoms of Low TSH + How to Increase Levels

TSH is often the first test doctors use to determine whether you have too little or has too much thyroid hormones. Low TSH is linked to an overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism. Read on to learn about...

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Causes & Symptoms of High TSH + How to Lower Levels

TSH is often the first test doctors use to determine whether you have too little or has too much thyroid hormones. High TSH is linked to an underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism. Read on to learn about...

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Dangers of High Leptin & How to Lower Levels

High leptin is dangerous: it’s tightly tied with obesity, overeating, and inflammation. If your leptin levels stay too high for too long, there’s a high chance you’ll get leptin resistance. Keep...

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Leptin Deficiency & How to Increase Leptin

Low levels of the satiety hormone leptin have been linked with poor memory, anorexia, depression, and frequent infections. Read on to learn about the causes and symptoms of leptin deficiency and how to...

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Molybdenum Toxicity Symptoms, Causes + Blood Test

Required in trace amounts, too much molybdenum can be toxic – especially if you’ve been exposed to this metal in the workplace. Read on to find out how the molybdenum blood test works and what happens...

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Causes & Symptoms of High C Reactive Protein (CRP)

CRP is a protein that helps you fight infections. However, it is also a marker of low-grade inflammation and a predictor of your cardiovascular disease risk. It links stress, emotional, and...

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How To Lower C Reactive Protein (CRP) Naturally

CRP is a marker of low-grade inflammation and stress that increases your risk of chronic diseases. Read on to find out how to keep your CRP levels at bay naturally. How To Lower C Reactive Protein...

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Molybdenum Deficiency Symptoms & Causes in Humans

Your body requires molybdenum in trace amounts, though too much of it can be toxic. Soil in some parts of the world is extremely low in molybdenum, reducing its levels in food. Could you be deficient?...

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12 Hidden Causes of High C Reactive Protein (CRP)

CRP is a marker of low-grade inflammation that links stress, emotional, and socioeconomic cues to physiological ones. Keep reading to find out about the main lifestyle, dietary, and hormonal causes of...

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hCG Function, Test & Levels in Pregnancy

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a small hormone with big implications. If your levels are high enough, you’re probably pregnant. Find out how hCG and pregnancy tests work, how long you should...

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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) Levels and Cancer

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is best known for turning pregnancy tests positive, but extremely high levels may point to cancer. Find out how doctors use this test to assist them in making a...

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Google Censorship of Health Websites is Taken to The Next Level

Something interesting happened in the health world recently, and I haven’t seen any news stories about it. Google is deliberately censoring all non-institutional health websites that have gained any...

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23 Causes & Health Risks of High Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)

Your hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) indicates your long-term glucose levels and is used along with other markers to diagnose diabetes. Increased HbA1c in nondiabetics, apart from being a risk factor for...

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9 Niacinamide Benefits (incl. Skin Health) + Side Effects

Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 that can treat pellagra, boost skin health, smooth out wrinkles, and prevent skin cancer. But how much is it too much? Keep reading to find out how to safely use...

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Can CBD Oil Relieve Anxiety? + Dosage & How to Use

CBD oil is an emerging therapeutic oil obtained from the non-psychoactive cannabis compound cannabidiol. Aside from managing chronic pain, the most popular use for this oil is to curb anxiety. Does CBD...

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