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Choose Health Over Diets

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Graphic by Nate BartonFad diets seem amazing: they are simple, quick, and promise drastic weight loss. Post-holiday season, it's incredibly tempting to scroll through Google for the latest diet that the Kardashians are promoting in the hopes of gaining that "celeb body" with minimal work. But before you stock up on cabbage or lemons and cayenne pepper, it is important to … [Read more...] about Choose Health Over Diets

Detox Teas Have Hidden Consequences

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Art by Christopher Chen You've probably seen pictures of detox teas while scrolling through the Explore Tab on Instagram. Celebrities and Insta-famous people promote them, so you probably think they are safe, healthy and natural. Before and after shots from ordinary people prove that these teas actually do work, further persuading you to try them. All you have to do is drink … [Read more...] about Detox Teas Have Hidden Consequences

Paleo Equals Fail-eo

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Art by Chris Chen You've probably heard of the Paleo diet, or maybe you've even tried it. Maybe it was your New Year's resolution to go Paleo. It seems like a quick route to weight loss and health. However, the Paleo diet is actually an unhealthy diet based on false presumptions. For those unfamiliar with it, the Paleo diet is based on the supposition that those in the … [Read more...] about Paleo Equals Fail-eo

Strike Homeopathy

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TV pitchman Kevin Trudeau gained a considerable fortune writing books about “alternative living,” which he tirelessly promoted on TV infomercials. My parents bought one of them: “Natural Cures ‘They’ Don’t Want You to Know About.” I read this book and believed his argument, which was that pharmaceutical corporations, doctors and bribed … [Read more...] about Strike Homeopathy

Common Fitness Myths Debunked

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Photo by Shayla Girardin True or false? Here are some popular fitness myths that are sure to surprise you. Myth: All carbs are bad. Eating the right carbs at the right time is actually good for you. There are different types of carbohydrates. Certain complex carbohydrates are great, while simple carbs and overly processed foods are the carbs to avoid. Try to steer … [Read more...] about Common Fitness Myths Debunked