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July 23, 2025

10 Natural Ways to Increase GLP-1 Hormone for Blood Sugar Balance and Weight Loss

By helping to increase satiety, slow down digestion and stabilize glucose levels, GLP-1 is an important hormone for those with diabetes, obesity or any other metabolic issues. For this reason, medications that mimic GLP-1 have quickly become the most popular drugs on the market today.

June 4, 2025

What Does the Mitochondria Do? 10 Ways to Boost Mitochondrial Health for Energy, Brain Health and Vitality

The power goes out in your home, but instead of calling your electricity provider, you call an electrician to find out why your lights are off. All of these specialists would think you are crazy, of course. Now, imagine this occurring in your body...

April 10, 2025

Is Histamine Intolerance Real? Discover Causes, Supplements and More

If you have a histamine intolerance, chances are it is being caused by multiple factors, including diet, alcohol consumption, genetics, gut health, stress and environmental toxins. Therefore, reducing histamine levels may require a multi-pronged approach.

January 24, 2025

What is Astragalus? How to Survive Cold and Flu Season with this Ancient Chinese Herb

Records of this ancient herb go as far back as 5,000 years. It is even reported that Gengus Khan gave this herb's tea to his soldiers to increase their stamina. So, what is astragalus? And, how can it help you?