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Acai - The Tree of Life
The pulp of the acai berry has been consumed by the Amazon people for centuries and locals are still consuming the berry in large quantities. In the capital city of Belem near the mouth of the Amazon river, it is estimated that the consumption of acai is around 40,000 litres per day.
Sweet Cravings - Don't Be Deceived
Sugar is found in more foods than fruit and lollies. It is being added to tinned foods, such as tomatoes, to healthy muesli bars, that hold all those heart-healthy grains and nuts together that the body uses as energy in yoghurts and even condiments like peanut butter.
Breast Cancer – New Evidence
A more recent study in the Journal of Epidemiology, found that exercise results in greater melatonin production during the following night, whilst the effect was greatest when exercise was taken later in the day. This could be the mechanism, which explains the anti-cancer value of physical activity.
Check Your Hair Health
Hair analysis is particularly useful in assessing toxic mineral levels and heavy metals. Although much more research is needed to understand some of the well-known trace minerals that are paramount in balancing health and disease, a hair analysis is a useful method of documenting some of the lesser-known trace minerals.