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10 Silver Benefits and Uses Backed By Science

PUBLISHED IN THE HUFFINGTON POST “An all-natural A Powerful Immune Boost” The immune system is made up of antibodies, white blood cells, and other chemicals and proteins that fight and abolish foreign substances such as bacteria, infections and viruses that they recognize as unfamiliar and a threat to the body overall health. The immune system works together to reduce these microbes’ from entering the body and preventing them from growing and causing illness. A Natural Way to Avoid Illness  Silver a natural mineral can supercharge your immune system and help you stay healthy. Research has shown that consuming silver daily is both safe and effective for boosting and maintaining a healthy immune system. Top 10 Benefits and Uses of Silver Destroys antibacterial bacteria in the body: The mineral silver has the amazing ability...

The Surprising Health Benefits of Kelp: It's not just seaweed

The Surprising Health Benefits of Kelp: It’s not just seaweed

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Written by Kristin Buettner You already know to eat your daily servings of vegetables, but when is the last time you gave any thought to your sea vegetables? Kelp, a type of seaweed, is chock full of good-for-you nutrients that can benefit your health and possibly even prevent disease. Already a staple in many Asian cuisines, this type of sea algae is a natural source of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. What Is Kelp? You may have seen this marine plant at the beach. Kelp is a type of large brown seaweed that grows in shallow, nutrient-rich salt water, near coastal fronts around the world. It differs slightly in color, flavor, and nutrient profile from the type you may see in sushi rolls. Kelp also produces a compound called sodium...

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Can A Lack Of B12 Really Make You Depressed?

By KATE ASHFORD As vitamins go, B12 is an important one. It's essential for nerve and blood cells and helps make DNA. It also staves off a form of anemia that can cause weakness and fatigue. If you aren't getting enough, you can experience a medley of problems, from constipation to loss of appetite to trouble concentrating. A recent medical journal article even suggests that a vitamin B12 deficiency may have been the cause of Mary Todd Lincoln's psychiatric and physical issues, which included a sore mouth and delusions. But can a shortage of B12 really contribute to depression? In a way, yes. "Low levels will worsen the symptoms of depression" because you need B vitamins to produce and metabolize the mood chemical serotonin, says Joseph Feuerstein, MD, an...

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