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• Been using organic, cold press grape seed oil as moisturizer for over year. My skin is less itchy and dry now.

  

  Joanne McKinnon

  

  Oct 23, 2023

  Is Grapeseed Oil Healthy?

  Verywell Health - Carrie Madormo

  Grapeseed oil is healthy because it is rich in omega-6 fatty acids and vitamin E. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of vitamin E and …

• A member of my family has type 1 diabetes. This is great news.

  

  Joanne McKinnon

  

  3 days ago

  Stem Cells Reverse Woman’s Type 1 Diabetes in Medical First. Is a Cure Finally In Sight?

  zmescience.com - Tibi Puiu

  For years, a 25-year-old woman in China lived under the relentless burden of type 1 diabetes. Every day was a constant calculation — how much insulin …

• What the testing suggests.

  

  Joanne McKinnon

  

  Can We Safely Use Aluminum Foil, Bottles, and Pots?

  goodreads.com

  DNA damage is assessed in users of aluminum cookware. “Over the last decades, the toxicity of aluminum for humans has been heavily discussed and is …

• Why I make a point of spending time outside everyday, weather permitting.

  

  Joanne McKinnon

  

  What to know about the health benefits of sunlight

  Medical News Today - Danielle Dresden

  From promoting the growth of plants and crops to keeping people warm, sunlight is essential for life. In addition, many people enjoy the feeling of …

• Well, this explains why I’m way less grouchy

  

  Joanne McKinnon

  

  30 Vegan Foods High In Tryptophan: The Most Efficient Sources - Holy Peas

  holypeas.com - Jyothi Shenoy, MD/MBA

  Tryptophan is one of the essential amino acids needed by the body for the synthesis of proteins. It plays a vital role in several bodily functions. It …

• I take B12 daily.

  

  Joanne McKinnon

  

  What About Homocysteine, Vitamin B12, and Vegetarians’ Stroke Risk?

  goodreads.com

  Not taking vitamin B12 supplements or regularly eating B12-fortified foods may explain the higher stroke risk found among vegetarians. Leonardo da …