January 23, 2007 [Volume 1, Issue 2]

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Heavy metals are in your food, your water, your air, your place of work and your home. In trace amounts, some heavy metals, such as iron, copper, manganese and zinc, are actually necessary for good health. Toxicity from bad heavy metals, however, can result in damaged or reduced mental and central nervous function, lower energy levels, and damage to blood composition, lungs, kidneys, liver and other vital organs. Since heavy metals aren't leaving our environment, how can we get them out of our bodies? Read More

Millions of Americans take over-the-counter cough syrups to get rid of their coughs. However, cough syrups generally do not contain enough medicine to be effective or contain drugs that have not been proven effective against the common cough. In fact, the American College of Chest Physicians has stated that over-the-counter cough medications are ineffective in treating the underlying causes of cough. Read up on why these medications don't work and the natural alternatives for getting rid of that tickle in the throat. Read More

Most people don't eat enough fiber - despite the fact that research evidence links inadequate fiber intake with conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, inflammation of the intestine and constipation, among other things. The current recommendation for dietary fiber intake for adults is 20-35 grams per day. However, the average person consumes only 14-15 grams of fiber a day. Learn about easy ways to increase your fiber intake. Read More