Category: Biology
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Disorders Commonly Associated with Individuals with Magnesium Deficiency.
Disorders Commonly Associated with Individuals with Magnesium Deficiency. Magnesium is one of the most overlooked and among the most depleted minerals in the modern diet. High-carbohydrate diets readily deplete it, and its deficiency can lead to high blood pressure, anxiety disorders, extreme and chronic muscle tension, impaired liver and brain function, cancer, and heart disease.…
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Essential steps to reclaiming or improving your memory and restoring the health of your brain.
Essential steps to reclaiming or improving your memory and restoring the health of your brain. Among the most critical faculties allowing us to function effectively day to day is basic memory. Memory problems are one of the most common complaints and one of the most challenging issues people struggle with. Memory loss is often the…
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Some Essential Dietary Considerations for Healthy Living
Essential Dietary Considerations for Healthy Living Supplementation with fish oils in small quantities of only 1 to 2 percent of caloric intake not only enhances the functioning of the brain and nervous system as well as the cardiovascular and immune systems However, it also tends to help eliminate unhealthy cravings for sweets once adequate levels…
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The Biology of Belief; What Could Possibly Be More Important?
The Biology of Belief; What Could Possibly Be More Important? There is a great deal of attention being paid today to the new age concept that belief drives our reality, our biology, and our health. There is some real scientific validity to this. However, forcing oneself to “think positive thoughts” while simultaneously suppressing or sublimating…
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The Mind and The Body; You Simply Cannot Separate the Two.
The Mind and The Body; You Simply Cannot Separate the Two. The myth, of course, is that there is a real distinction between body and mind. There is, in fact, no fundamental separation between mind and body. What happens to one happens to the other. They are both part of the same functioning or dysfunctioning…
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How Important Is Fat to the Health of the Brain?
How Important Is Fat to the Health of the Brain? The brain is made up of more than 50 percent fat—up to 70–80 percent of its dry weight. The body’s highest concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids are in the brain Up to one-quarter of the human brain’s fatty acid stores are DHA, a component of…
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How Important Is Fat to the Brain Cells?
How Important Is Fat to the Brain Cells? The brain is the single most expensive organ in the body concerning metabolic needs. It occupies only 5 percent of our total mass but uses at least 20–30 percent of our body’s energy supply to meet its considerable demands. Many people assume that the brain needs glucose…
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How Much Natural Fat Do I Need, Anyway?
How Much Natural Fat Do I Need, Anyway? Recent advances in leptin and life-extension research point to a potentially important value in consuming a relatively higher percentage of fat in our diets. The implications of this research are quite exciting and show how the very thing we thought was our worst enemy may well, in…
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The Biological Effects of Saturated Fatty Acids Compared with Trans Fatty Acids.
The Biological Effects of Saturated Fatty Acids Compared with Trans Fatty Acids Clearly, hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fats and oils have no place in the human diet. Obvious sources such as margarine, “spreads,” vegetable shortening, and products clearly labeled as containing hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils are easy enough to identify and avoid. Few people…
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Why You Should Avoid Trans Fats at All Costs.
Why You Should Avoid Trans Fats at All Cost. Just what are trans fats, and why should we need to go out of our way to avoid them, anyway? Trans fats are a form of artificially saturated, hydrogenated, or partially hydrogenated fat typically made from vegetable oil (canola and soy oils are commonly used, though…
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What Is Omega-3 Fatty Acid, and What Makes It So Important?
What Is Omega-3 Fatty Acid, and What Makes It So Important? Deep within the cellular structure (chloroplasts) of plankton, green and leafy plants such as grass, and other sources such as walnuts and flaxseeds lie ALA, the “parent” form of a class of essential fatty acids known as omega-3 fatty acids. The term essential here…
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Why You Need to Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup (Food)
Why You Need to Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup (Food) Today, the number one source of dietary calories in most countries is a corn-based industrial sweetener known as high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). It is an ingredient used to sweeten almost everything, including sodas, cookies, soups, yogurt, salad dressing, bread, cereal, iced tea, “health bars,”…
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A Unique Modern Epidemic; Adrenal Exhaustion
A Unique Modern Epidemic; Adrenal Exhaustion Among the most common modern-day afflictions, both diagnosed by holistic practitioners and undiagnosed is what is known as adrenal exhaustion. This is brought about by; chronic or severe stress; chronic exposure to foods that trigger sensitivity reactions; exposure to electromagnetic frequency (EMF) pollution from cell phones, cordless phones, Wi-Fi…
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How to Preserve End-of-Season Crops Without Refrigerators, Drying, or Canning Technologies. (ROOTS CELLARING)
How to Preserve End-of-Season Crops Without Refrigerators, Drying, or Canning Technologies. (ROOTS CELLARING) Once upon a time, before refrigerators and canning technology were invented, people relied on root cellars to store end-of-the-season crops. Root cellaring is still an effective and energy-efficient way to store hearty fruits and vegetables. A root cellar is a space typically…
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BASIC TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL ROOT CELLARING
BASIC TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL ROOT CELLARING Root cellaring is not quite as simple as having a cool, dark place with good humidity and air circulation in which you store a bunch of fruits and vegetables. It isn’t complicated, but you will need to include the following practices in your root cellar maintenance. #01 Harvest vegetables,…
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HOW TO PRESERVE AVOCADO
HOW TO PRESERVE AVOCADO Freezing is the only way I know of to preserve avocado (if I’m wrong and there’s another way, please let me know!). Once frozen, avocado purée is ready to use in guacamole, breakfast smoothies, or salad dressings. If you luck into a sale on avocados, are headed on a trip before…
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How to Prepare Mixed Italian Antipasto Garden Pickle at Home; Giardinieri
How to Prepare Mixed Italian Antipasto Garden Pickle at Home; Giardinieri The beauty of this recipe is that it uses up a little of this and a little of that, perfect for people with small gardens who may not have bushels of any one vegetable at any given time. The vegetables included here are traditional…
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How to Prepare Champagne at Home Using Elderberry Flower.
How to Prepare Champagne at Home Using Elderberry Flower Even though this is not made from champagne grapes, like true champagne, it is vigorously fizzy. Elderflower champagne relies on the fermentation of natural yeasts present in the flowers and is ready to drink just a few weeks after making it. You can use fresh or…
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How to Prepare Violet Flower Drink at Home
How to Prepare Violet Flower Drink at Home Violet plants only produce their edible flowers (Viola species) for a few weeks in early spring. With its amethyst color and subtle flavor, this syrup preserves them for year-round enjoyment. You can use this method with linden blossoms, elderflowers, cherry blossoms, and other edible flowers, as well…
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How to Can Blackberries and Other Berries with No Other Ingredient.
How to Can Blackberries and Other Berries with No Other Ingredient. This beautifully simple technique contains only one ingredient: blackberries. The result keeps all the flavor of the fresh fruit, although with a softer texture. You can also use this method with juneberries, blueberries, raspberries, wineberries, currants, and gooseberries. #01 Bring a pot of water…
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