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Stress and our Immune System
Did you ever notice after a stressful event, maybe a deadline, a speech, anything that makes you feel really anxious and then afterwards you feel a cold coming on. Yes, stress releases a hormone called cortisol because your body and mind perceive...
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Detox for life
Cholesterol diet, diabetes control and healthy food nutritional concept with clean fruits in heart dish with cardiologist and nutritionist monitoring conceptual idea What does detoxification mean to you? Is it getting rid of animal foods and...
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Whats in your medicine cabinet?
Early in my career as a Nurse Practitioner , I would make home visits to the elderly. There I would do primary care. I would check their medications, diagnose and prescribe; the usual for a primary care office visit. But one thing was different. I...
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Prescription Medications that lower nutrients
Source: Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Handbook, 2nd Edition Drugs and categories: Nutrients lowered: Anti-Inflammatory meds (NSAIDS, Aspirin, Prednisone)- Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B6,B12,Folic Acid. Diuretics (Lasix, HCTZ, Aldactone)-...
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Plants and Detox
The body is exposed to numerous chemicals everyday. Many of these are found in our food, air and water. Its when we reach the tipping point and there is that one chemical too much, that our detox system becomes overloaded. Our liver is the most...
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Gut Bacteria Testing for optimal health
What is your gut feeling? Today, more than ever before, we realize that the root causes of chronic illness starts in the gut, the human gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The GI tract is home to an entire ecosystem of microorganisms ( known as the...
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