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Study Links Picking Your Nose to Alzheimer’s Disease

The mechanism of chronic inflammation is at the root of many modern diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, auto-immune diseases and chronic hepatitis.1 A review of the literature from Western Sydney University has suggested that chronic neuroinflammation triggered by chronic nose picking may contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease.2 Nose picking is a common… Read More »

The Importance of Enzymes for Health, Longevity and Chronic Disease Prevention

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published January 30, 2017. As the name implies, digestive enzymes are important for optimal digestion and nutrient absorption. But their functions and benefits do not end there. Enzymes are actually necessary for most cellular functions and biological processes. Enzymes — proteins composed of amino acids… Read More »