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Xylitol Benefits for Teeth vs. Health Risks: Is It Safe?

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY Do xylitol benefits for teeth outweigh the health concerns? For us, the answer depends on how you use it. ...

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What Is Xanthan Gum? Safety, Side Effects & 5 Substitutes

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY What is xanthan gum? Xanthan gum is a fermentation-derived polysaccharide used as a thickener, stabilizer,...

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Oil Pulling Benefits & How to Use Essential Oils for Oral Health

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY Oil pulling benefits may include support for gum health, oral cleanliness, bad breath, and the number of c...

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Why Is Gluten Bad? A Biblical, Research-Informed Look at Wheat

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY Why is gluten bad? Gluten is not automatically bad for everyone, and bread itself is not something Christi...

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Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms, Causes, Sunlight & Supplements

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY What causes vitamin D deficiency? Low vitamin D can result from limited UVB exposure, low dietary intake, ...

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10 Unhealthy “Health” Foods: Grocery Store Food Scams

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY This is Part 2 of our Healthy Foods to Avoid series. In Part 1, we exposed industrial vegetable oils, arti...

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Sorbitol Dangers: Side Effects, Diabetes & Gut Health

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol that occurs naturally in some fruits, but the concentrated sorbitol used in pr...

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10 Health Benefits of Cinnamon + Ceylon vs. Cassia Safety

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY Cinnamon health benefits are supported most strongly by human research on blood sugar, insulin sensitivity...

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How to Avoid Gluten: 7 Essential Steps for a Gluten-Free Diet

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY To avoid gluten, eliminate wheat, barley, rye, triticale, and foods made from them, then protect your food...

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Holy Basil Benefits: 8 Research-Backed Uses for Tulsi

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY Holy basil benefits reach far beyond its long history in traditional medicine. Also called tulsi or tulasi...

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Cruciferous Vegetables List: Cancer Research & Health Benefits

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY Cruciferous vegetables are members of the Brassicaceae, or cabbage, family and include broccoli, cabbage, ...

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Do Multivitamins Work? Why Most Multivitamins Are Junk

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY Do multivitamins work? Sometimes, for specific people and specific purposes. But our position is that most...

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12 Toxic Skincare Ingredients to Avoid + Non-Toxic Alternatives

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY Twelve ingredients deserve the first look on your bathroom labels: formaldehyde and formaldehyde...

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Farm-Raised Fish to Avoid: Tilapia, Salmon & Hidden Risks

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY Which farm-raised fish should you avoid? All of them: farmed salmon, tilapia, catfish, and trout. Farmed...

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Nightshade Vegetables: Are They Really Bad for You?

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY Nightshade vegetables include tomatoes, white potatoes, eggplant, peppers, tomatillos, goji berries, and...

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Is Creatine Bad for You? 5 Facts About Synthetic Creatine

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY While creatine monohydrate is widely promoted for muscle growth, brain function, workout recovery,...

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Toxic Chemicals in Personal Care Products and Heart Health

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY Some chemicals used in cosmetics, fragrances, plastics, and personal care products have been associated...

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Hidden Risks of Heart Disease & Stroke from Cleaners

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY Household cleaners may look harmless under the sink, but many conventional products contain chemicals...

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Bioactive Foods: The Essential Eight for Abundant Health

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY Bioactive foods are foods rich in naturally occurring compounds that influence cellular, metabolic, and...

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What Does the Bible Say About Seafood? Why We Avoid Shellfish

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY If you’ve ever wondered what the Bible says about seafood, Scripture gives a straightforward clean-food...

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