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Why Probiotics are So Powerful to Our Health

A lack of healthy intestinal bacteria (or flora) has been implicated in a variety of diseases. These include classic diseases of the bowel such as Crohn’s disease and colitis. Although probiotics – that is, “good” intestinal bacteria – are generally associated with intestinal health, other body systems can also benefit from probiotic supplementation. People who […]

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October 12, 2010

The Dangers of “Third-Hand Smoke”

For decades we’ve heard about the dangers of smoking and of second-hand smoke. But there are now concerns over “third-hand smoke,” or smoke that has penetrated fabrics, paper, and other substances, and settled on indoor surfaces. This residual smoke can, apparently, form new chemicals when it settles on common household items such as carpets and […]

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