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It's surprising how, to this day, we're still discovering the nutritional aspects of different types of sea plants. It's surprising because these foods have been around for thousands of years, and we're only still discovering what they can do for our bodies. Let's take a look at the different types of seaweeds, for example. For thousands of years, seaweed has been a cornerstone in the Japanese diet dating back millennia. Not only has it been used [...]

The sea comes with an abundance of life and ingredients that provide food and health to various creatures in both the ocean and on land. The different seaweeds in the ocean provide a range of vitamins and minerals to the world's living creatures. However, much like the variety of sea life in the ocean, there are different seaweed types. Let's take a look at some of the different types of seaweed.  Blue-Green Algae Hailing from large [...]

Cholesterol is more than a buzzword used by your doctor or family. Cholesterol also isn't all bad either. Good cholesterol (also known as HDL) carries cholesterol to the liver and away from the blood vessels' walls. The bad cholesterol (also known as LDL) is what puts the cholesterol in the blood vessels in the first place. Lowering cholesterol lowers your risk of stroke or heart disease, but how exactly can you lower cholesterol? How Do You [...]

Hashimoto's disease is a destructive autoimmune disease that weaponizes the immune system against the thyroid. Radiation exposure, genetics, and hormones all play a role in leading to this disease that rarely shows symptoms when it begins.  If you notice a swelling at the front of your neck or have trouble swallowing, then you’ll want to speak to your doctor about the possibility of a goiter (an enlarged thyroid).  What Are Other Symptoms Of Hashimoto’s Disease? While [...]