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The Midnight Sun Makes Angelica Strong At the height of summer, there is no real “nighttime” in Iceland. Researchers believe that because the angelica plants are bathed with so much sunlight during these months, they produce an abundance of powerful compounds, including isoquercitrin and other flavonoids, polyphenols, and polysaccharides. It is these compounds that are considered to be responsible for the plant’s many beneficial effects. In fact, some scientists believe it is this very intense arctic summer with 24 hours of daylight that spurs the growth and concentration of these nutrients. The fields of Arctic Angelica plants are an impressive...

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If you’re a man over 40 and have noticed more urinary urgency, difficulty urinating, or a sense that your bladder isn’t emptied, you are not alone. It’s estimated that about 60 percent of men over 60 and 80 percent of men over 80 have a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, an enlarged prostate condition more commonly called “BPH.”

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With all the supplements on the market today, deciding which ones to take can feel overwhelming. Here are five important nutrients every woman should move to the top of her supplement list to support better health.*

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If you deal with acute and chronic pain, you don’t need to use potentially harmful over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Powerful, natural ingredients are just as effective without the risk.

There is an incredibly strong combination that includes clinically proven curcumin and boswellia along with DL-phenylalanine and nattokinase that stops pain, reduces inflammation, and helps you stay active. Together, these nutrients:

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Our eyes contend with many challenges, inside and out. While the lens of the eye is front and center, the retina—located in the back of the eye where images are focused—is especially sensitive to free radical damage, too. Both are continuously exposed to situations known to trigger an increase in free radical formation, including ultra-violet light and blue light from electronics.

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