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Health Matters with Paul Rosen

Jul 31, 2018

Just what are superfoods?  Depends on who you ask.  To some food companies, superfoods are whatever the marketing department says they are.  They may tell you that certain superfoods are good for heart health, or for maintaining a healthy gall bladder, or for enabling you to grow wings and resist fire.

But the true...


Jul 26, 2018

Fillings have been a common tool of dentistry for decades.  They're typically an amalgam of metals like silver, tin and copper, with liquid mercury added to bind it all together.  And mercury is bad for us, period.

Exposure to mercury can result in everything from chronic illnesses to mental health problems.  But there...


Jul 23, 2018

Energy bars and protein bars are popular with health-conscious consumers looking for a quick shot of energy as they prepare to jog, hike or work out, or even as a meal substitute.

But they're kidding themselves.  Many products marketed as healthy snacks are candy in another name, loaded with sugar and other junk that...


Jul 20, 2018

Flaxseed oil has been touted as everything from a cure for constipation to a balm for hearth health, and even as an effective means to prevent cancer.  It's available as a supplement and in other health productions like lotions.  Oh, and it's also an ingredient in everything from paint to linoleum.

So is there anything...


Jul 17, 2018

What are probiotics, and why do we need them?  Simply put, probiotics are bacteria and yeasts that are good for you.  They help keep your gut healthy, which relates directly to your overall health, everything from your digestive system to the health and functioning of your brain.

Probiotics are available in certain...