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Should Your Next Vitamin be a Carrot or Pumpkin?

 

Sometimes you just can’t wait to hear good news.

So here is a first look at research on an antioxidant that could add years to life.

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Latin NameCamellia sinensis

Green Tea

Botanical Illustration of Camellia sinensis from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen, 1887

 

Fresh leaves from the Camellia sinensis plant are steamed to produce green tea. Black tea and oolong tea are produced from the Camellia sinensis plant using different methods. Green tea is usually brewed and consumed as a beverage. Green tea extracts can be taken in capsules and are sometimes used in skin products.

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By Dr. Leo Galland

 Recover from Thanksgiving Excess

Just when you were settling back into your workout and healthy eating routine after the summer, the holidays are here to disrupt everything.

 

Sure you could have a vegan turkey and wash it down with a nice wheat-grass smoothie, but that’s not exactly what’s on the menu.

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By Dr. Leo Galland

5 Supplements That Could Help Prevent the Flu

With winter cold and flu season fast approaching, you may be looking for an edge in boosting immunity.

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By Dr. Leo Galland

Pills for Your Upcoming Trip

Maybe not this weekend, maybe not Thanksgiving, maybe not even Christmas, but chances are that someday soon you will be traveling.

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Sleeping Pills Aren't Candy

A recent survey of over 14,000 people found that taking medications to treat insomnia or anxiety was associated with a 36% increased risk of death.

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