Prolonged periods of insomnia can reduce energy, create unstable moods, affect productivity at work, decrease health and reduce quality of life. The University of Maryland Medical Center notes that 20 percent of Americans use some form of sleep medication on a regular basis.
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The thyroid, located at the front of your neck, is a small butterfly shaped gland that is part of the body’s endocrine system. A swollen thyroid, or goiter, occurs when the gland swells to larger than normal.
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Lignans are a group of chemical compounds found in plant-based foods including flaxseeds, sesame and pumpkin seeds, and rye. When these foods are digested, intestinal bacteria activates the lignans.
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Safflower oil comes from the seeds of a safflower plant. The oil provides either polyunsaturated or monounsaturated fat, both of which are a source of omega-6, an essential fatty acid that your body needs but does not produce on it’s own.
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