ANTIBIOTICS LINKED TO WEIGHT GAIN

September 3, 2012 by admin
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Changes in the gut microbiome from low-dose antibiotics caused mice to gain weight. Similar alterations in humans taking antibiotics, especially children, might be adding to the obesity epidemic Amy Maxmen Nature Magazine 27.8.12 Bacteria living naturally within the gut provide a gateway to flab, according to a few reports this week. These bacteria may […]

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THE DANGERS OF BUYING ‘OFF THE SHELF’ SUPPLEMENTS

April 3, 2012 by admin
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Most people do not realize the potential risks of buying ‘off the shelf’ supplements, which is why most naturopathic practitioners never recommend this. Many nutrient supplement companies severely compromise your health by using potentially harmful, cheap fillers in their natural products. Fillers such as talcum powder, shellac, unstable oils and many other cancer-causing agents have […]

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