Historically, prunes were seen as digestive aids or outdated snacks, but their medicinal use traces back thousands of years. In traditional cultures, dried plums weren’t just used for constipation — they were consumed to strengthen the body, reduce inflammation, and restore vitality. Now, modern science is catching up. A recent study has discovered that eating…
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When the seasons change, or when I’ve been around a lot of the sniffles, I like to make a big batch of elderberry syrup. While that’s always been a staple around our home, I also like to change up my immune boosting remedies. I’ve made all sorts of herbal concoctions over the years, but this…
Fatty liver is a common form of liver disease in the U.S., and according to the American Liver Foundation, it now affects around 100 million Americans, including children.1 Left unchecked, it leads to scarring of liver cells, eventually hampering this organ’s function. Today, research shows that glyphosate is one of the biggest contributors to this…
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Chronic pain affects over 51 million adults in the United States, interfering with daily function, mental health, and quality of life.1 As pressure mounts to reduce opioid prescribing, alternative drugs have taken their place. Among them, gabapentin has emerged as one of the most commonly used options for long-term pain, with nearly 70 million prescriptions…
Key Takeaways High-protein diets are generally considered safe for healthy people and are not shown to cause kidney damage, according to current evidence (1). The concern around protein and kidney health originated from recommendations for people with kidney disease, not the general population (1). People with kidney disease or compromised kidney function should follow personalized…
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Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of vision loss among working-age adults.1 Nearly 1 in 3 people over the age of 40 with diabetes already show signs of it — and often, they don’t even know it.2 This condition doesn’t start with blindness. It begins quietly, invisibly, as blood sugar slowly damages the delicate vessels…
You’ve likely heard that sugar substitutes like erythritol are “healthy” sweetening alternatives, but research clearly shows otherwise. Emerging evidence shows that these ingredients compromise your cerebral vascular system, increasing your vulnerability to blood clots, stroke, and neurological damage. Unfortunately, erythritol isn’t the only sugar alcohol implicated in serious health risks. Another similar sugar substitute, xylitol,…
