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Don’t Mistake Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms for Normal Signs of Aging

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition affecting the central nervous system, which includes the…

Food Is Medicine

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Scientific research has well established that our risks for many common chronic diseases (including cardiovascular…

10 Terrific Natural Diuretics

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Natural diuretic foods and drinks stimulate your kidneys to produce more urine, unloading excessive fluid…

Quality Sleep Is Vital for Overall Health

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It’s long been known that a good night’s sleep sets the stage for a productive…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Types of anemia; Causes of cirrhosis; Type 1 and type 2 diabetes

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What’s the difference between pernicious anemia and iron deficiency anemia? Anemia is a condition in…

Raising Awareness About Kidney Disease

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Kidney disease may not be one of the most talkedabout health topics, but perhaps it…

Anti-Inflammatory Foods: 
Eat to Help Fight Inflammation

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Inflammation is a hot topic these days. With so many people suffering from chronic diseases,…

To Juice or Not to Juice?

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Juicing is on the fast track from fad to full-on health craze. Thanks to an…

Ask Tufts Experts: Activated Charcoal; Oatmeal vs. Oat Bran

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A friend is encouraging me to take activated charcoal capsules. Is this a good idea?…

Is a “Juice Cleanse” Right for You?

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Juice cleanses involve consuming nothing but fruit and vegetable juices, often organic and raw, for…

Lung Detox or Lung Cleanse: Can You Clean Out Your Lungs Naturally?

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Products that claim they can detoxify, clean, or clear your lungs can be made from…

Nutrition for Moms-to-Be

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Good nutrition is important at every stage of life, and when a woman is eating…

What You Need to Know About “Leaky Gut Syndrome”

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In recent years, the internet has been full of articles describing symptoms of “leaky gut…

The Painful Journey of Kidney Stones

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Kidneys are bean-shaped organs seated just below the ribcage. Their main job is to filter…

A Wake-Up Call from Your Liver

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The message, change your lifestyle to improve your health, is so repetitive that it easily…

What to Know About NAC Supplements

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NAC, the acronym for N-acetylcysteine, is used as both a prescription medication and an over-the-counter…

What is GABA Deficiency?

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If you Google “GABA deficiency,” the only recognized medical condition you will find is GABA-transaminase…

What Are the Health Benefits of Flaxseed and Flaxseed Oil?

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According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, the flaxseed plant has been…

Anti-Inflammatory Foods: What to Eat for Inflammation

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Inflammation is a hot topic these days. With so many people suffering from chronic diseases,…

C Diff Diet: What to Eat When You Have Clostridium Difficile

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Clostridium difficile infection (C diff) is a bowel infection caused by toxin-producing bacteria. C diff…

Colon Cleansing: Not Necessary—and Potentially Dangerous

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Colon cleansing is in fashion—and it’s a big business. You’ve likely heard people talking about…

The Health Benefits of Raspberries and Blueberries

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Who doesn’t love the smell of fresh blueberry muffins baking or the first bite of…

3 Possible Bentonite Clay Benefits

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Clay has been used for more than 6,000 years as a detoxifying, antimicrobial medicine that…

Detox Dilemma

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Pesticides on produce, arsenic in rice, mercury in fish, plastics, PCBs…hearing about chemicals in our…

Are You Tired of Being Tired?

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Surprisingly, there is no universally agreed upon definition of fatigue. It has been described as…

12. Glossary

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A1C: A test that measures a person’s average blood glucose level over the past two…