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Vitamin D: More Than Just Bone Health – Why It Could Be the Key to Better Overall Health

When you think of vitamin D, you probably picture sunshine and strong bones — and you wouldn’t be wrong. But what if I told you that vitamin D is involved in almost every system in your body — and that low levels could be contributing to issues like fatigue, poor [...]

Preventing Ill Health in Baby Boomers Through Diet and Lifestyle

As baby boomers in England, the US, and Europe age, many face multiple chronic health problems that earlier generations experienced less frequently. A recent study highlights that baby boomers (born between 1946-1959) are more likely to suffer from diseases like cancer, heart problems, diabetes, and lung conditions than those born [...]

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Buying Organic – Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen 2019

The Environmental Working Group’s 2019 “Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen” list of fruits and vegetables with the most/least pesticide residue was released earlier this month. The best way to avoid harmful pesticides that can act as endocrine disruptors (chemicals which can interfere with the body’s hormone systems) and potentially increase [...]