Joint pain is a very common problem but doesn’t start to really affect people until they reach middle age. Often the cause is arthritis, which can come in many different forms and therefore treated in different ways. While a vegan or plant-based diet can reduce inflammation and protect against arthritis, some people say their joints…
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How To Eat Raw Garlic Without Smelling
Raw garlic is one of my favorite ingredients to add to just about any food. And I personally don’t mind the smell either! But out of consideration for people around me, I would often find myself limiting the amount of raw garlic I ate, since consistently eating 3 or 4 cloves every day meant smelling…
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate vs Ascorbic Acid For Skin Care
Ascorbic Acid and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate are two forms of Vitamin C that are used in skin care products aimed at boosting collagen synthesis and reversing signs of damage and aging in the skin. Both have their advantages and disadvantages when it comes to stability, cost, and effectiveness. In this article, I will look at…
Feeling Sick After Going Vegan: Is The Diet To Blame?
Nothing will make you give up on your vegan diet if you’re feeling sick all of the time. Sadly, many people are not thriving after going vegan, despite eating a healthier diet than before. In recent years there have been a few high profile vegans who have reverted back to animal products even after many…
Beta Glucan vs AHCC: Which Is Better?
Beta Glucan and AHCC are both popular supplements meant to help boost the immune system and are often used alongside conventional medical treatment to increase the effectiveness of therapies in treating disease. There are hundreds of published studies showing that both are effective in activating an immune response, which can help fight off viral and…
Going Vegan And Breaking Out With Acne? (How to Stop It!)
Acne is an extremely common condition that many teenagers will grow through and something that can continue into adulthood, but at some point, it usually goes away or improves significantly as you get older. Changing your diet and becoming a vegan can improve your skin, but it can also cause acne breakouts that are extremely…
Vegan Diet and Blurred Vision: Can The Diet Affect Eyesight?
One of the benefits of a high plant-based vegan diet is the protective effects against conditions such as cataracts and the gradual decline of vision with age. However, there have been several reports in the media, as well as published studies showing vegan diets can lead to deficiencies which cause blurred vision and other eyesight…
Does Calorie Restriction Slow Down Skin Aging?
The battle to hold back signs of skin aging is something shared by millions of people. All of us go through it, with the first signs usually showing up as early as 25 for many people. Some of us even spend hundreds per year on fancy cosmetics that only have a modest effect. But what…
How Many Garlic Pills Should I Take A Day For Health Benefits?
Garlic is one of my favorite ingredients that I use on a daily basis. But to stop myself from smelling of it constantly, I have to limit myself to just a couple of cloves a day. To get more of the beneficial compound known as allicin, I take garlic supplements, but how many garlic pills…
Green Tea Brands With The Highest Amount Of Catechins
Green tea is becoming an increasingly popular beverage to have, especially for those people who are more health-conscious. It’s already one of the most popular drinks in the world, especially in parts of Asia, while the west is only just catching up in the last few years to the delicate tastes and health benefits from…