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At least one out of 11 children—or 6 million—in the United States has a food allergy. (1) Babies born via...

In 2007, researchers at the Nestlé Research Center pointed out that “chocoholics” contain a different set of gut bacteria than...

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Sugar addiction usually begins with casual or social use—sweet treats over the holidays, cake served at a birthday party, or...

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We know the body needs probiotics to aid in digestion — but the benefits of L. plantarum, one of our favorite...

When you eat like a caveman, you get rid of foods that challenge the immune system—like wheat gluten and milk...

Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are a type of fat molecule found in coconut oil and palm oil. Not everyone can efficiently...

Recent research into genetics has revealed that our genetic makeup influences our gut health as much as diet and lifestyle....

Healthy hair has more to do with what goes into your body than what you put on it. One sign...

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Even though fruit sugar is unprocessed and natural, that doesn’t make it “safe.” While sun damage can play a big...

Why do we use antibacterial creams and harsh soaps when acne begins deep inside the body? Acne isn’t just skin...