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Alcohol is a poison. It's a poison with many effects on the body, ranging from the pleasant buzz and the potential health benefits of wine, but the core alcohol itself is toxic to the body. Relatively few people consume enough alcohol to die of alcohol toxicity, but there are other, more dangerous side effects. People who consume alcohol regularly, particularly in large amounts, may experience a variety of negative side effects. These range from the typical hangover to long-term damage to the liver, which ranges from fibrosis to cirrhosis to even liver cancer and liver failure. As we know, the...

Adopting meal replacement shakes is a tricky proposition. The goal is to be healthier. You replace a meal that would be full of sugar, processed ingredients, and probably just too much food. Instead, you consume a smoothie, ideally made of healthy ingredients like fruits and vegetables, with supplements and powders to add substances and make them more filling. The trouble is, when you're used to eating large meals or meals full of processed ingredients, you're going to have a hard time subsisting just on a shake. These shakes are good, wholesome, and filling, but they might not be quite enough....

Collagen is a very common protein in the body. It's a part of the connective tissues that hold your body together, including tendons, ligaments, muscles, and skin. Without it, these tissues lose their elasticity and firmness.  Your body naturally produces collagen, and uses it as the scaffolding for other cells to provide strength and structure to tissues. Unfortunately, over time, collagen production in the body slows down. Collagen production is also inhibited by exposure to UV light, smoking, and other external factors. Collagen is used in a number of different ways, from beauty products to wound care. Collage scaffolds are...

When you start taking a detox product, whether it's for your skin or for your body, you probably expect to feel better. What many detox products don't tell you is that there are often side effects. One common side effect is acne. Skin blemishes are common, both with internal detox teas and with external face masks and other products. They're temporary, sure, but they're annoying and sometimes painful when all you wanted was to feel better. So what gives?  Is Acne During Detox Normal? First, let's get this major question out of the way. Is a breakout during a detox...