Category: Human Optimization
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10 Incredible Health Benefits of Ginger
Ginger is a popular spice with some potent medicinal properties. It has become well known for its many health benefits, and people around the world consume it as a result. In this list, we explore 10 amazing health benefits of ginger. When you first think of it, you probably recall those bread houses during the…
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15 Great Uses of Apple Cider Vinegar
For the finest effects, read this article to learn about some of the numerous incredible applications and health advantages of apple cider vinegar. If you find yourself wondering what the “mother” is, it’s simply a cluster of enzymes, friendly bacteria, and strands of proteins that gives this product its murky, cobweb-like look. It’s advised to…
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14 Signs of Vitamin D Deficiency
14 signs of vitamin D deficiency Over 40% of American adults and approximately 1 billion people worldwide are vitamin D deficient. Why is this? Because very few foods contain vitamin D, most of it is actually produced in your skin in response to UV rays from the Sun, which is why it’s sometimes called the…
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9 Signs of Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Here are 9 vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms you should never ignore Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that our bodies need to be healthy. It’s responsible for making red blood cells, nerves, and DNA in addition to carrying out other essential functions. The thing is, we can’t produce B12 on our own like most other…
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9 Conditions Definitely Helped By Probiotics
When are probiotics are beneficial to use? Probiotics, the beneficial bacteria that naturally occur in the gut, aid digestion and nutrient absorption, support immune function, and keep infections at bay. However, probiotics can only accomplish these functions if there are enough of them in your gut. If they have been sufficiently depleted, symptoms will start…
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10 Super Foods That Boost Your Brain
The ten best foods to boost brain power and improve memory. Your brain. That mighty organ which runs continuously and processes more and faster than the world’s most powerful supercomputers, comprises of only 2 % of your body weight. Yet it burns 20 % of the calories you consume. When you optimize the nutrients you…
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6 Reasons Why Being Flexible Is Actually Awesome
Read my review of Hyperbolic Stretching here The human body is designed to be flexible. Being flexible is important to the human body in order to survive the conditions on planet earth, our home. There are so many different movements that require a degree of flexibility to perform. Simply bending down to pick something up…
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Are Multivitamins Actually Healthy? 4 Important Points
If you take a top-quality, once-a-day supplement of multivitamins, then you can be fairly certain that your vitamin and mineral needs are being met to an adequate standard. People with medical conditions, such as heart disease or Alzheimer’s, will need more specialist attention to their vitamin/mineral/supplement profile than someone who is “normally” healthy. For example,…
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Fish Oil Is Not Snake Oil
Fats and oils (fish oil included) are an indispensable part of the human diet. If anyone were to completely eliminate all fats and oils from their diet, then they would eventually become malnutritioned and die not long afterwards. There are healthy fats and unhealthy fats, but they must be consumed in balance. Too much or…
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Boxing Training for Amazing Fitness
Boxers have long been regarded as some of the fittest and toughest athletes out of all the various sports. Part of the reason for this is that boxing training is strict and intense. They also have to keep within certain body-weight limits. Traditionally, the training has only been available to people who actually wanted to…