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Have you ever thought about the differences between the milk that comes from cows and the other “milks”, the ones derived from plants? When you think about it, their disparities are many. For a start, cow’s milk is produced by an animal for the purpose of providing the energy and nutrients needed for a calf…
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Though the world has mostly left the spectre of Covid-19 behind, scientists continue to study the data in order to learn all they can from the experience of this sudden new worldwide infection. This has led to the publishing of a new study that examined the benefits of eating plants for dealing with a threat…
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When searching for the best defense against bad breath (aka halitosis), the best place to start is to understand its cause. Setting aside foods that we all know can cause temporarily smelly breath, like members of the allium family of vegetables (garlic, onions, shallots, leeks and scallions), the major cause of disagreeable breath can be…
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Although you may not have heard of AGEs (advanced glycation end-products) yet, they are worth knowing about because they can wreak havoc upon your body. AGEs are harmful compounds that form when protein or fat combine with sugar in the bloodstream, a process known as glycation. AGEs are highly reactive and promote oxidative stress and…
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Mitochondria are the tiny but powerful energy-generating structures within most of the cells of our body. One cell can contain hundreds or even thousands of mitochondria. (1) It is now well accepted that one of the main reasons for variations in the endurance performance of individuals is the characteristics of their mitochondria. (2) Many efforts…
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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.
