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Most of us go through a bout of bad skin and acne. If we are lucky its not to bad and only last for our adolescence. Also as we get older our skin seems to lose its vibrancy and radiance. Some people defian...

Even when you're eating well, getting enough sleep and exercise, and doing everything you can to stay healthy sometimes a cold or flu just won't stay away. When you do start feeling sick, there are several n...

We've all heard how good whole grains are for us. And if you read the post on this blog titled, “Just What, Exactly, Is A 'Whole Grain' And Why Does It Matter?” then you know all the hype surrounding whole g...

Sleeping well is one of the best things you can do for your body. But lack of sleep and inconsistent sleep schedules are a huge problem for many of us. About 1/3 of Americans get less than 6 hours of sleep p...

Everyone knows you're supposed to eat more whole grains. But what does that mean, exactly, and why should you care? In today's post, let's take a closer look at the difference between whole and refined grain...

At Crucial Four, we believe in the power of food over the power of processed supplements. It's a whole lot better for you to get the vitamins and nutrients that you need from the food you're eating than thro...

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We know that what we eat affects our health. But I don't think most of us realize just how closely connected our immune system and digestive system are. If one's not working as well as it should, the other o...

The idea of immortality has persisted for a long time. In fact, one of the oldest literary works is a poem called the "Epic of Gilgamesh" which follows a king in his quest for immortality. This is a Sume...

I'm sure you've heard by now that most American's need to cut back on their sugar intakes. Sugar consumption is a big culprit for the obesity epidemic in America. Our bodies can process sugars, yes, but they...

Do you want to feel tired all the time? Of course not! But many of us think that we don't have a choice. We're busy people. There simply isn't time to sleep. And even when we do have a chance to get “caught ...

As I talked about in our last post on diet and inflammation, occasional inflammation is part of our body's natural response to injury or certain immune system triggers. But many Americans battle out-of-contr...