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More than 50% of people in the US take dietary supplements to enhance an aspect of their health. Maybe you take supplements on a regular basis…

You see, as a nation we spend an absurd amount of money on supplements, to the tune of billions per year.

The main issue here, however, is that lot of these supplements are sold with downright deceptive advertising, and in extreme cases, can cause serious health issues.

Thus, here are 4 dangerous myths about supplements:

1. Dietary supplements are 100% safe: Absolutes don’t exist and supplements are no exception here. In fact, just because a supplement is natural is no guarantee that it’s completely safe. The reality is that many things exist in nature that are deadly.

2. They are backed by valid studies: Most of the sexy charts and graphs you see on the labels and advertisements are made up. You see, the bulk of the data is performed by biased entities that are directly related to the supplement companies themselves.  Read more...

Pretty much everyone in the world has had some type of acne breakout at some point in their lives. For many people however, it is a regular occurrence which leads to low self-esteem and plenty of embarrassment. How to deal with and treat acne is difficult to say because it is different for each individual. There exists various reasons for the breakouts in each individual. Therefore, what works for some may not work for others.

It should be understood that the major cause of acne are the hormones. For that reason, teenagers and pregnant women usually suffer from it. But, it’s also quite common in adult women as well, due to the hormonal changes which have been each month at every menstrual cycle.

You’ll be able to find all kinds of treatments, either by prescription or over-the-counter products, which will be able to treat your problem. While there is no cure, it can make a big difference in how often and how severe your breakouts may be in the future.  Read more...