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33 Factors that Change HbA1c and How to Optimize HbA1c Levels (Part 2)

In Part 1, we discussed what HbA1c is and why you should keep HbA1c in healthy levels. In this post, we discuss 33 lifestyle factors, hormones, foods, and supplements that can affect HbA1c levels....

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40 Facts about Alkaline Phosphatase and How You Can Optimize this Powerful...

Alkaline phosphatase is a group of very important enzymes, including intestinal alkaline phosphatase, tissue non-specific alkaline phosphatase, and placental alkaline phosphatases. Read this post to...

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Polygonum Multiflorum or Fo-ti – A Miracle Herb or a Death Trap?

Polygonum multiflorum (Fo-ti) is a popular herb in traditional chinese medicine. Commonly known as He shou wu in China and Fo-ti in North America, studies have shown this herb to be beneficial in the...

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All About Lymphocytes: Different Types, Roles, Abnormalities, and How to...

Lymphocytes, or white blood cells, are important for immune system function. Keep reading to learn more about different types of lymphocytes, their roles, abnormalities, and ways to optimize their...

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14 Facts You Didn’t Know About Depression, Including Genetics, Links to Gut...

Depression is a complex disease with multiple contributing causes, involving both genetics and the environment. In this article, we discuss genetics, gut microbes, the gut-brain axis, as well as links...

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14 Health Benefits of Ginseng

Ginseng improves fatigue, performance, cognition, and is anti-cancer. It is an herbal plant that has been used for thousands of years in Eastern medicine. Read more to learn about how this ancient...

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49 Ways to Increase Natural Cannabinoids Without Smoking Pot (including ways...

Marijuana is not the only way to activate your cannabinoid system.  There are more fundamental and gentle ways that help activate your cannabinoid system and bring you similar benefits. Top 13 Ways to...

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Top 8 Unique and Super Effective Ways to Counteract The Negative Performance...

This is the stack that I use to quickly recover from cannabis.  All of the methods have been vetted by me and they work (on me at least).  I experimented with these because of the underlying mechanisms...

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Why Cannabis May Cause Paranoia, Psychosis and Schizophrenia in Some People...

Cannabis Induced Psychosis and Neurotransmitters There are a number of anecdotal reports that cannabis can produce a range of acute psychotic symptoms that include depersonalization, derealization,...

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H. pylori Infection 101: H. pylori Facts and Associated Diseases (Part 1)

It is estimated that more than half of the population is a host for Helicobacter pylori.  While most will show no symptoms, in others this bacterium can lead to chronic stomach inflammation and ulcers....

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Homocysteine – Toxicity, Optimal Levels, 18 Associated Diseases and Ways to...

High homocysteine is linked to many health problems including heart diseases, strokes, autoimmune diseases, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. This post describes: How homocysteine levels can...

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All About Iron Part 1 – Metabolism, Lab Tests, Iron Deficiency Anemias and...

Iron is an essential mineral that plays many important roles in the body. One of its main roles is to transport oxygen in the hemoglobin of red blood cells to tissues for energy production. While low...

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H. pylori Infection 101: Natural Factors that Combat H. pylori (Part 2)

Standard antibiotic therapy for H. pylori have eradication success rate of under 60%, with several long-term side effects. This post (Part 2) covers how natural nutrients and supplements can lower the...

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Negative Health Effects of Artificial Blue Light at Night And What You Can Do...

Nighttime blue light exposure can derange the circadian rhythm. It is a culprit behind many modern chronic health issues, including obesity, metabolic syndrome, and cancer. On the other hand, blue...

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All About Iron Part 2: 47 Negative Health Effects of Iron Deficiency and Excess

Iron is essential for many vital processes. However, excess iron is associated with inflammation and several health problems. Read this post to learn about negative health effects of iron deficiency...

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NAD+ the Molecule of Youth – 14 Important Roles, and Factors that Increase or...

NAD+ has many important roles for health, including stimulating anti-aging activities of Sirtuins and the DNA damage repair enzymes. High NAD+ is necessary for healthy metabolism and mitochondria. In...

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All About Histamine – 31 Surprising Roles of Histamine, Histamine Receptors...

Histamine is widely known as a substance that contributes to allergies, asthma, eczema, and coughs. In addition, histamine is also a neurotransmitter with very important roles both in the brain and in...

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Serum Potassium: Balance, Benefits, And Associated Diseases

Serum potassium is an electrolyte that is key to proper hydration, and high or low level serum potassium can be a sign of an underlying health issue.  Read on to learn more about serum potassium levels...

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9 Surprising Health Benefits of Biotin

Vitamin B7,  more commonly known as biotin, is a member of the B-complex group of vitamins. Like all B vitamins, biotin aids the body in breaking down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins for energy...

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Iron Part 3: Iron Intake, Supplementation, and Ways to Increase or Decrease It

Other factors that prevent or enhance iron absorption might have a bigger impact on iron levels than dietary and supplemental iron. Read this post to learn about these factors, as well as iron...

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