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CBD: Safe and effective?
Interested in using CBD? Here's what you need to know about the risks and benefits of using this drug.
Newborn sleep: Should I wake my baby for feedings?
Get the facts about when to wake a sleeping baby for a feeding.
Does prickly pear cactus have health benefits?
Have you heard about prickly pear cactus? Find out about some surprising health benefits of this versatile plant.
Detox foot pads: Do they really work?
Do detox foot pads really draw toxins out of your body while you sleep?
Do infrared saunas have any health benefits?
How is an infrared sauna different from a traditional sauna? Light provides the heat.
Baby poop: What to expect
Infant stool can have various colors and textures. Know what to expect in your newborn's diapers.
Colloidal silver supplements: Are they safe?
Colloidal silver supplements are often promoted as cure-alls, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking. Side effects range from change in skin color to organ damage.
Kombucha tea: Does it have health benefits?
Does kombucha tea live up to its reputation as a health tonic?
Candida cleanse diet: What does it treat?
Candida cleanse diets that replace processed food with fresh foods improve health but don't necessarily stop yeast overgrowth.
Colon cleansing: Is it helpful or harmful?
Get the facts before you try this technique that's popular among some people who practice alternative medicine, who claim it has many health benefits.
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