08 Oct, 2024
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How Long It Really Takes For Ibuprofen To Leave Your System – Health Digest

Asiavision/Getty Images “When will I feel better?” That’s probably the first question you’re asking after you take a dose of ibuprofen, arguably one of the most popular non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) around. And you’ll like the answer: According to Healthline, you could say goodbye to your aches, pain, or […]

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How Long Does Marijuana Actually Stay In Your Body’s System? Here’s What We Know – Health Digest

Olena Bondarenko/Getty Images In the 24 states (plus Washington, D.C.) where marijuana is legal for recreational use, the potency of cannabis can vary, potentially leading to different effects on your body. Some legal cannabis products can have 90% or more THC (the chemical that gives you the psychoactive […]

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When You Smoke Marijuana Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Immune System – Health Digest

Experts have a few theories. According to microbiology and pathology professor at the University of South Carolina, Prakash Nagarkatti who’s done research on the topic, “the key to this suppression is a unique type of immune cell” called myeloid-derived suppressor cells or MDSCs (via Science Daily). An increased level of MDSCs is thought to be present in people with […]

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Peanut Butter Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Immune System – Health Digest

Peanut butter is a great source of copper, one of the many nutrients involved in immune system function. Getting sufficient amounts of copper could combat the risk of heart disease and osteoporosis. In addition to maintaining your immune system, copper is essential for making red blood cells and nerve cell function.  Peanuts are also a good source of vitamin […]

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Eating Fruit Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Immune System – Health Digest

Fruit-only diets aside, there’s no discounting the nutritional benefits of consuming fruit every day. The recommended minimum amount of fruits and veggies you should eat every day is five portions of 80 grams each of an assortment of the stuff (via National Health Service). How this looks might vary from person to person and what […]

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Ways Following The Carnivore Diet Can Wreak Havoc On Your Digestive System – Health Digest

Enjoying a good steak or chicken on your plate for every meal might sound tempting, especially if you’re a meat and potatoes person. But your system isn’t ready for the all-out war of protein and fat when it’s accustomed to getting a mix of carbs with its meat. Therefore, you could feel a bit of nausea […]