Nutrition & Wellness

Nutrition & Wellness

Nutrition and Wellness tips, news, nutrition articles, how-to’s, and info from Underground Health Reporter.

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Dangers of Soft Drinks

Did You Know...drinking this popular beverage can increase your risk of developing deadly heart disease? A growing body of peer-reviewed research shows that diet soft drinks raise your...

Your Brain on High-Fat or High-Sugar Diets

Did You Know...that high-fat and high-sugar diets erode cognitive function?  Your body doesn't just belong to you.  It's home to around 100 trillion microorganisms that...
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Health Benefits of Oat Straw

Did You Know...that the stems, flowers, and milky seeds of the oat plant, commonly called oat straw, can help heal everything from broken bones...

Fight Colds with Andrographis

Did You Know...that an ancient Ayurvedic herb has more cold-busting power than Echinacea? Summer is the time for sunshine, laughter, and fun, not colds and...

Schizandra Berries Health Benefits

Did You Know...that a Chinese medicinal berry gives you energy, improves mental clarity, and lowers stress all at the same time? Schizandra is a medicinal...

Self Heal with the Self-Heal Plant

Did You Know...that a member of the mint family is one of nature's most powerful healers? Self-heal (Prunella vulgaris) is a scentless, low-growing perennial variety of mint—but...

Phytates Aren’t All Bad

Did You Know...that phytates in beans and grains can help fight cancer cells? An antioxidant found in beans, grains, seeds and nuts is proving to...

Meditation for IBS and IBD

Did You Know...that relaxation exercises like meditation may help alleviate the symptoms of bowel disorders? The International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders estimates that irritable...
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The Health Dangers of Vegetable Oils

Did You Know... cheap oils can have a high cost when it comes to your health? Over the last decade, consumption of vegetable oil has risen...

Rhodiola for Longevity!

Did You Know...that the rhodiola plant is an adaptogen that has the potential to not only prevent disease, but also increase lifespan? Rhodiola, sometimes called...