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The Difference between Natural and Pharmaceutical Drugs

Natural drugs have a much longer history than the pharmaceutical industry. For millennia, remedies based on elements found in nature have been used on maladies all over the world. Results have been observed and refined until treatments become reliable and effective. Eventually, these solutions were distilled by apothecary specialists to produce modern supplements, vitamins, ointments and salves, based on ingredients found in nature.

5 Ways to Eat More Vegetables in 2022

Among the top 10 resolutions for 2022, eating better and changing diet is high on the list. Regardless of your health goals in the new year, there’s one food group we could all stand to have more of, and that’s vegetables. You’re already aware of why vegetables are so important to one’s diet, from their high fiber content to the many vitamins and minerals they contain. Even with this in mind, it can be difficult to ensure we get enough in our day-to-day lives. Here are some simple ways you can get your greens this year.

Colonoscopy - A Clean Look Inside

A colonoscopy is not one of those health subjects we talk about in polite company. Even so, it is a process that provides a very good analysis of the health of an individual. The intestines are the body’s factory. They process everything we take in, harvest the nutritional value and eliminate the waste. The last stage of waste elimination is through the colon. Over time, impurities can cling to the walls, creating polyps. These polyps can become problems.

How Agape Nutrition Can Help You Fulfill Your New Year’s Resolutions

The most popular goals for improvements are always those that require us to do something. Losing weight, starting a healthier diet, exercising regularly, and quitting smoking all point to a commitment to changing habits over time so new habits emerge that maintain our lofty goals.

Mitochondria - Your Cells' Personal Energy Bunnies

Think of mitochondria as the little energy bunnies running around inside each cell, banging their drums and generating the energy to operate at peak efficiency. Now, imagine that each cell in your body has thousands of these little bunnies marching around and pounding out chemical energy.

4 Ways to Improve Your Sleep

As you probably know, one of the most vital things you can do for your health is sleep. You can have the “cleanest,” most nutrient-dense diet and take every supplement on Earth, but if you aren’t getting enough sleep, you’ll never look, feel, or be your healthiest self.

The 5 Nutrients Most Americans are Lacking

If you’re reading this, then in all likelihood, you have enough to eat. But even those of us in such a position are at risk for nutrient deficiencies. Nutrient deficiencies are categorized by insufficient intake or absorption of a particular vitamin or mineral, and can occur even when one has plenty of food to eat.

Agape’s Holiday Gift Guide

With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, Christmas is truly just a few weeks away. Silver bells are ringing, halls are being decked, and Santa is most definitely double-checking that list. So we thought it only fitting to provide you with a bit of a gift guide for those health-minded loved ones in your life. We hope it gets the wheels turning and gets your holiday shopping off on the right foot.

How to Ensure Your Picky Eater Gets All Their Vitamins

As any parent, babysitter, or older sibling knows, mealtime can be a battle when kids are involved. Many children refuse to eat certain foods for no apparent reason, and even more prefer to eat the same foods again and again, favoring the familiar over all else. When you’re trying to make sure the kiddo in question grows up healthy and strong, this can be a major roadblock.

How to Support Kidney Health

37 million people in the US alone suffer from chronic kidney disease. While genetic factors certainly play a major role in this, there are plenty of steps we can all take to reduce its likelihood. If you have a history of kidney disease in your family, it’s a good idea to get your kidney health checked by a doctor to find out where you stand. If you’re looking to be proactive about your kidney health, take a closer look at these areas.

How to Prepare for Cold and Flu Season

Even though we’re all far more conscious of our immune health and the spread of viruses these days, it’s easy to slip up on the basics. With flu season approaching, however, now is the perfect time to prepare your body and your household for any viruses they may encounter.

Cold Weather Skin Care

It’s easy to think that since we aren’t spending long days at the beach that we no longer need to think too much about our skin. However, skincare is just as important in fall and winter, because your skin develops new needs as the temperature drops. Before you know it, you could go from pink, blistered summer skin, to dry, cracked, and itchy winter skin. Fortunately, there are precautions you can take to help your skin adapt to the change and stay healthy all winter long.

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