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The human body has a range of pH values that span a full spectrum of levels, roughly from 2 to 8. The idea that you need to neutralize acid in your body by regulating your pH level-and that you should drink alkaline water to do so-is "not based on credible science;' says Joy Dubost, Ph.D., a registered dietitian and spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. "The body can maintain the proper pH independent of diet," she adds. And drinking alkaline water will do no more than wet your whistle, since water's pH has no effect on the blood or the body's cells, Dubost says.
The human body has a range of pH values that span a full spectrum of levels, roughly from 2 to 8. The idea that you need to neutralize acid in your body by regulating your pH level-and that you should drink alkaline water to do so-is "not based on credible science;' says Joy Dubost, Ph.D., a registered dietitian and spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. "The body can maintain the proper pH independent of diet," she adds. And drinking alkaline water will do no more than wet your whistle, since water's pH has no effect on the blood or the body's cells, Dubost says.
Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, December 2012, p. 200
Woman's Day July 2012
Women's Running Magazine, Jan/Feb 2012, p. 32
Martha Stewart Living, January 2012, "The Scoop On Sugar", p. 37.
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If pre-packaged meals are your go-to for dinner, stay healthy by choosing foods that can help curb rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.
By Vanessa Caceres
Medically reviewed by Niya Jones, MD, MPH
05/02/2013
05/02/2013
7 Delicious Desserts to Fight Inflammation - Rheumatoid Arthritis Center - Everyday Health
May 2013
May 2013
Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation, Posted on March 28, 2013 by alz02
These powerful nutrients can work for or against you, depending on how you consume them
Published: March 2013
Published: March 2013
Is your dandruff related to your diet? Some experts say it might be, though studies haven't proven that.
As many of us celebrate Easter with a festive brunch, we may find ourselves staring down a monster buffet table. What should you grab? When is it okay to indulge and what constitutes a major diet setback? We asked our favorite nutrition experts to outline their absolute brunching don'ts as we head into the holiday.
Are you destroying your diet with these fattening foods masquerading as healthy? Be bad instead.
April 2013
April 2013
MSN News talked to registered dietitian and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Joy Dubost, as well as dermatologist and director of New York’s JUVA Skin and Laser Center, Bruce Katz, to see if caffeine-laced pants will really help people wake up and slim down.
Worst Foods For Teeth: Make Sure To Brush After Eating These 7 Foods
Posted: 03/12/2013 8:38 am EDT | Updated: 03/12/2013 2:09 pm EDT
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The Secret to Beautiful Hair? It's in Your Kitchen!
Dull hair, thinning hair, dry hair -- all a reflection of how healthy your diet is. If you start getting more vitamins and minerals every day you can turn those bad hair days around
By Laura Flynn McCarthy - March 6, 2013
Dull hair, thinning hair, dry hair -- all a reflection of how healthy your diet is. If you start getting more vitamins and minerals every day you can turn those bad hair days around
By Laura Flynn McCarthy - March 6, 2013
RA Meds may Cause Weight Gain – Here's How to Lose the Pounds Losing weight while taking RA medication can be tough, but staying active and watching your diet will reduce the risk of added joint stress.
By Diana Rodriguez, Medically reviewed by Farrokh Sohrabi, MD
http://www.everydayhealth.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/ra-meds-cause-weight-gain-lose-it.aspx, 02/26/2013
By Diana Rodriguez, Medically reviewed by Farrokh Sohrabi, MD
http://www.everydayhealth.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/ra-meds-cause-weight-gain-lose-it.aspx, 02/26/2013
6 Grains You Should Eat Now, Think outside the box of quinoa with freekeh, popcorn, and more. By Melissa Romero, Published March 5, 2013
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Livestrong.com, Dec 12, 2012
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http://news.discovery.com/human/what-happens-to-the-body-during-fasts-121213.html
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HuffPost Healthy Living, Posted: 09/20/2012 8:02 am Updated: 09/21/2012 1:50 am
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Can One Meal Kill You? Another heart attack reported at Heart Attack Grill. Prevention Magazine, April 2012. http://www.prevention.com/food/healthy-eating-tips/second-heart-attack-reported-heart-attack-grill.
A version of this article appeared March 21, 2012, on page D2 in some U.S. editions of The Wall Street Journal, with the headline: Heart-Healthy Chocolate: Dark and Bitter Treat.
Shape Up Your Plate, http://fitbie.msn.com/slideshow/shape, April, 2012
With swimsuit season on our minds, authors picked the brains of the healthiest eaters they know. Here’s what 17 dieticians taught about slimming down the smart way, http://fitbie.msn.com/slideshow/best-piece-weight-loss-advice-ever, April, 2012
The second of two stories about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program, better known as the food stamp program. It is also one of several SHFWire stories that will focus on the 2012 elections in Pennsylvania and Virginia, Scripps Howard Foundation, http://www.shfwire.com/node/6296, January 31, 2012
HealthDay News, U.S. News and World Report, Jan 25, 2012.
New study at YMCAs finds food combinations that satisfy budgets, nutrition guidelines.
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/childrens-health/articles/2012/01/25/kids-snacks-can-be-healthy-
New study at YMCAs finds food combinations that satisfy budgets, nutrition guidelines.
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/childrens-health/articles/2012/01/25/kids-snacks-can-be-healthy-

