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Beet juice helps boost muscle function

Beet juice helps boost muscle function

Beets come in a variety of colors, from red, white to gold. They are a root vegetable, much like carrots, and have a sweet flavor. They can be eaten raw or lightly cooked. Beets are considered a multi-purpose vegetable, because the roots and the leaves are both edible. There are […]

by September 24, 2015
New study shows bee venom kills HIV

New study shows bee venom kills HIV

We owe so much to our bees. A recent study shows another reason to thank them. A team of researchers at Washington University in St. Louis discovered bee venom contains a toxin called “melittin” may help kill the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). It seems to work by puncturing the protective […]

by October 27, 2013