by Dr. Sima Aidun — Long-standing debates exist as to whether or not soy is safe for thyroid function. Soy products are currently heavily marketed to women in the menopausal age group to help with symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats. The potential anti-thyroid effect of soy might be more relevant with these […]
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Toxins lurking in your foods
March 5, 2012
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by Becky Coffield — A biochemical war is being waged on our health as we are assaulted with more deadly toxins than at any other time in history. Besides air and water pollution, we are bombarded with a continuous flow of electromagnetic waves, including those of very low frequencies. Food additives are also incredibly deadly […]
Health update: An introduction to hexane
February 28, 2012
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The following is new information regarding the use of hexane in the food industry as an extraction solvent for soy products. Food toxins 101: An introduction to hexane At seven cents per pound, hexane, a simple hydrocarbon, is a by-product of every petroleum refinery on Earth and is currently the dominant extraction solvent for soy […]
Health updates: Coconut oil and aspartame
February 23, 2012
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The following is new information regarding research on coconut oil and its effects on your health and the effects of aspartame on your body and health. The amazing oil that trims women’s waistlines A study has shown that dietary supplementation with coconut oil may result in a reduction in waist circumference and other benefits. A […]
August 14, 2012
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