Functional and holistic medicine practitioners are seeing an explosion in disorders related to inflammation and autoimmunity caused by too many dietary or environmental toxins present. Inflammation can affect any part of your body, but it often takes root in the brain; some big triggers of neurological inflammation are gluten and dairy. However, if neurological damage […]
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Did you know that over 70% of your immune system is located in your gut? The gut microbiome, or the collection of microbes, bacteria, and fungi in the gut, is nothing short of amazing. When the microbiome is balanced with good bacteria, it boosts immunity, prevents disease, and supports emotional well-being. Keeping your gut microbes […]
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Here are 5 benefits to including strength training in your fitness repertoire: Boost your metabolic rate. Optimizing your metabolic rate helps you efficiently use calories to maintain muscle mass, and it helps you lose weight more quickly. Reduce the risk of injury. Building muscle also happens to strengthen ligaments, bones, and tendons. By doing so […]
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Humming while you breathe can boost immune and respiratory health. Experts are just beginning to uncover the link between respiratory health and immune health, but the connection so far has been surprising. We all know that mindful breathing habits have a positive effect on your well-being, and this is a really easy lifestyle factor you […]
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Did you know that November is Diabetes Awareness Month? If you have diabetes, here’s some important information! The commonly used diabetes drug metformin hydrochloride has been recalled by the FDA after finding it contains excess levels of a cancer-causing agent. The recalled drugs are marketed as “extended-release tablets” under the brand name Time-Cap Labs, Inc. […]
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You’ve probably heard of menopause, which officially occurs the year after you completely stop having a period – on average age 51. There is also a transition period before menopause that a lot of women experience, called perimenopause, which typically begins between 4 and 10 years before menopause. During perimenopause, your hormone levels start to […]
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Salt can be a useful tool in your health arsenal when used properly. It can boost your electrolytes, help with fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle function. Although salt is not in itself harmful, Americans are guilty of eating way too much, more than the human body was ever designed to process. Fast foods, junk […]
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Calcium is an essential nutrient for bone health and especially needed during adolescence when bone-building peaks, between ages 12 and 15. Benefits of adequate calcium include: Preventing osteoporosis Protecting against toxicity by decreasing l ead absorption in the intestines Protecting growing babies from lead deposits in expecting mothers But are dairy products the best source […]
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Green powders promise to fill that gap by delivering the recommended daily serving of vegetables through the convenience of a drink. Clever brands have taken advantage of the opportunity to market green superfood powders to health-conscious consumers who want to increase their vegetable intake because they’re afraid they’re not getting enough nutrients through regular food. […]
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Are you stressed out? You can do everything else right—eat a healthy diet, exercise, take useful supplements, get 8 hours of sleep, clear infections, balance your hormones, and minimize exposure to toxins—but if you fail to address stress, it may be near impossible to fully heal. When people recall what was happening in their lives […]
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