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The intensely yellow spice known as turmeric is the ingredient in curry powder that gives it its golden hue. The health benefits of turmeric have been extensively studied with earliest accounts dating from 600 BCE (1,2). In 1748 the therapeutic potential of turmeric’s primary active component, curcumin, was first reported (2,3). Further investigation followed with…
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THE EVIDENCE Risk of heart disease There is a lack of large, well-controlled human studies exhibiting that coconut oil causes either a reduction or an increase in cardiovascular disease. On the other hand most randomized controlled trials on the subject agree that the ingestion of coconut oil causes increased RISK FACTORS for heart disease. Consuming…
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Continuing on in the same vein as in Part One, here are some more startling benefits of adopting a plant-based way of life. Lower the risk of cancer and slow the progression of certain types of cancer The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) states “It’s never too late to lower your risk”. A…
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My name is Debra Harley (BScPhm) and I welcome you to my retirement project, this website. Over the course of a life many lessons are learned, altering deeply-rooted ideas and creating new passions.
