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Inflammation- fight it with these 6 Supplements

Inflammation- fight it with these 6 Supplements

Posted by | Mar 3, 2016 |

Inflammation- fight it with these 6 Supplements Inflammation can occur in response to trauma, illness and stress. However, it can also be caused by unhealthy foods and lifestyle habits. Anti-inflammatory foods, exercise, good sleep and stress management can help. In some cases, getting additional support from supplements may be useful as well. Here are 6 supplements that have been shown to reduce inflammation in studies. 1. Alpha-Lipoic Acid Alpha-lipoic acid is a fatty acid made by your body. It plays a key role in metabolism and energy production. It also functions as an antioxidant, protecting your cells from damage...

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Low-Carb/Ketogenic Diets and Exercise Performance- The Low Down

Low-Carb/Ketogenic Diets and Exercise Performance- The Low Down

Posted by | Mar 3, 2016 | , ,

Low-Carb/Ketogenic Diets and Exercise Performance Low-carb and ketogenic diets are extremely popular. These diets have been around for a long time, and share similarities with paleolithic diets (1). Research has shown that lower-carb diets canhelp you lose weight and improve various health markers (2). However, the evidence on muscle growth, strength and performance is mixed (3, 4, 5). This article takes a detailed look at low-carb/ketogenic diets and physical performance. What are Low-Carb and Ketogenic Diets? The guidelines for a low-carb diet vary between studies and authorities. In research, low-carb is usually classified as less than 30% of calories...

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The REAL reason Facebook Really Wants You to Use Its New Reaction Buttons

The REAL reason Facebook Really Wants You to Use Its New Reaction Buttons

Posted by | Mar 3, 2016 |

The REAL reason Facebook Really Wants You to Use Its New Reaction Buttons Claire Bernish February 25, 2016 (ANTIMEDIA) As usual, Facebook’s newest so-called ‘enhancement’ — the emoji reaction buttons meant to be alternatives to the much-maligned ‘like’ option — come with a rather important catch: social engineering. “Facebook confirmed to Mic that it will use data gathered when you use the new emojis to alter your News Feed and learn more about what you like […] Do you prefer Bernie Sanders to Donald Trump, or fashion to green living? […] Facebook knows this about you, and it will use...

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Congress- Sneaking New “Monsanto Protection Act” into Environmental Bill

Congress- Sneaking New “Monsanto Protection Act” into Environmental Bill

Posted by | Mar 3, 2016 | ,

Congress- Sneaking New “Monsanto Protection Act” into Environmental Bill March 2, 2016 (ANTIMEDIA) Washington, D.C. — Monsanto has essentially been gifted a free pass with legislation intended to protect people and the environment. Monsanto will enjoy immunity from responsibility for one of the most noxious of all its toxic creations: PCBs. Slipped into already-contentious reform measures of the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act by the House of Representatives, the provision concerns now-banned polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), which, in the United States, were manufactured nearly exclusively by Monsanto. Though the Environmental Protection Agency banned the substances in the 1979, from the...

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HIV-Prevention Drug Has First Failure

HIV-Prevention Drug Has First Failure

Posted by | Mar 2, 2016 |

HIV-Prevention Drug Has First Failure The Maple Leaf Medical Clinic in Toronto is reporting its first infection in a man currently taking the HIV-prevention drug, Truvada. The 43-year-old man, who has been taking his meds correctly, had sex with other men and was then infected after having taken Truvada for 24 months. Sadly, the strain he contracted is resistant to Truvada (the virus is believed to be drug-resistant not something that evolved). When taken four times a week, Truvada is supposed to reduce HIV transmission rates (current research says it reduces rates by 99%). While some feel that this news is a surprise,...

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