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Are Nightshade Vegetables Unhealthy? | Nutrition | Andrew Weil, M.D.
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Are Nightshade Vegetables Unhealthy?

What is your view of nightshade vegetables? I’ve been told to avoid them because I have…

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Heart Disease: Is Sugar A Killer? | Heart Health | Andrew Weil, M.D.
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Heart Disease: Is Sugar A Killer?

I know that too much sugar isn’t good for us, but I was surprised to hear that diets…

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Loneliness & Health: The Risks Of Social Isolation?

I live alone and was alarmed to hear that “social isolation” is a risk factor…

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COVID-19: Why Wear Masks?

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Black Cohosh & Breast Cancer?

Is black cohosh safe to take for hot flashes if you have a family history of breast…

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Dairy Foods & Diabetes?

I’ve read that eating more dairy foods can reduce the risks of diabetes and high blood…

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Are Spices Healthy?

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Hooked On Nicotine Gum?

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