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Caffeine Confusion

Caffeine Confusion

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When it comes to staying hydrated, many people wonder if their morning cup of Joe will contribute to their fluid needs, or if they’ll have to drink extra water to make up for it.  I hear it all the time, don’t you? Those caffeinated drinks can’t count toward your fluid needs! But what does the science actually say about it? Can our favorite caffeinated beverages help with hydration or do they just drag us down into dehydration? Let’s do a little digging and find out!

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Myths of Fasting

Myths of Fasting

In Chapter 3 of The Complete Guide To Fasting: Heal Your Body Through Intermittent, Alternate-Day, and Extended Fasting, Dr. Jason Fung deals with what he perceives to be the many myths surrounding fasting. He believes that if a person looks at both the anecdotal and scientific evidence he has to offer, that the case against fasting falls to pieces. Let’s take a look at the six myths he addresses.

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