Want to get rid of Cornovirus, then set aside your antibacterial soaps and hand sanitizers and return to a good old-fashioned bar of soap. This seems counter-intuitive, but let’s examine this a little closer.  Antibacterial soaps are made to fight bacteria. We are dealing with a virus, so antibacterial soap is not the correct weapon.  Hand sanitizers are good when hand washing is not an option—more on that later.  Your best weapon during this pandemic is a bar of soap and good handwashing technique.

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Medium-chain triglycerides, or MCT, are a type of fat typically found in certain oils, most notably, coconut oils.  Various companies have started to take these fats and make supplements which purport to miraculously help you shed pounds, boost your endurance while working out, increase mental agility and stave off dementia.  Let’s separate the truth from the hype. Read on to learn more.

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Yes…,”prebiotics”…you read that correctly.You’ve no doubt heard of probiotics, but what are prebiotics? They are a key step in the digestion process and are gaining popularity.  To find out what they are and if you should take them, read on.

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