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Less PMS with Iron and Zinc?

Women eating a diet rich in iron are much less likely to develop pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) than women who consume lower amounts, reports a Harvard and University of Massachusetts study.

Eating Avocados Linked to Better Health

Consuming avocados may be associated with better diet quality and nutrient intake level, based on a new analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), a program of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Continue reading »

Fruit and Veggies May Help Kidneys

Adding fruits and vegetables to the diet may help protect the kidneys of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) with too much acid build-up.

This is reported in a study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

Superfoods with Superpowers

by Dr. Frank Lipman

Lose weight! Boost immunity! Improve your love life!

If there were a pharmaceutical drug that did all three, there’d be a stampede to the pharmacy, but for now, no such pill exists.

Are Medications Depleting Your Nutrients? Part 2

by Dr. Hyla Cass

To understand the role of medications in nutrient depletion, we must first understand the variety of nutrient-depleting mechanisms.
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