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Causes of Joint Pain
Joint pain affects people of all ages, and it can be caused by several different things. An injury, certain infections and diseases, dehydration, and inflammation can all cause acute or chronic joint pain. Some of these things can be prevented through a proper diet, certain supplements, and light exercise, but what do you do if…
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Joint Pain or Arthritis
Causes of Arthritis/Osteoarthritis Genetic Susceptibility Weight Injury Overuse Infections Rheumatoid Arthritis Gout Uric Acid Buildup Natural Products that can help with joint pain or arthritis: Chondro-Flx – Cartilage is composed of collagen fibers that impart tensile strength, and proteoglycan molecules (especially chondroitin) that serve as a cushion for joint impact. Lifestyle factors and age can…
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Antinutrients and Nightshades
Antinutrients are compounds mostly found in foods and drinks that interfere with the body’s ability to absorb nutrients like certain vitamins and minerals. Legumes, grains, and nuts and seeds often have the highest concentration of antinutrients, but they can also be found in certain herbs, spices, and fruits and vegetables. There are many different types…
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Oxalates, Lectins and Nightshades…Oh, My!
An oxalate are chemical compounds found in many green vegetables and other “healthy” foods. Your body produces them as waste products as well. Glutathione is your body’s master antioxidant and detoxifier. It is vital for metabolizing the toxins. Some examples of the damage that can be done by glutathione deficiency include: Inability to repair DNA…
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Probiotics – The Next Big Thing!
5 Benefits of a Probiotic Supplement: Improves Mental Health Supports Digestion Boosts Immune Function Promote Weight Loss Enhances Skin Health How do you choose the right probiotic? Brand Quality High CFU count Survivability and strain diversity Prebiotics and supplementary ingredients Stability and organism types Sugar Living vs. dead Probiotics mentioned in todays show: Probiotic 225…
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Common Nutritional Mistakes
Health and nutrition recommendations are always changing, with new fads and ideas emerging every week, before research can be done to determine whether they are true or not. Some advice that has been around for years has been proven wrong, but many people continue to follow the advice and pass it on to others. With…
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Nutritional Myths in the Media – Podcast
Each week it seems as if a new fad or health solution is reported. Here are just a few of the “Myths” we will address on this show: Saturated fat is bad for you The keto diet is dangerous Buying organic isn’t worth the cost To much protein is hard on the kidneys and liver…
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Toxins and Disease
You’ve probably heard the term “toxins” many times. It’s often used as a general term to describe things that may be harmful to your body, but how much damage can they actually do? They can actually do extensive damage to your body depending on what the toxin is, how much of it you’re exposed to…
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How Toxins Cause Disease
There are eight ways toxins damage our bodies: Toxins poison enzymes so they don’t work properly Toxins displace structural minerals, resulting in weaker bones Damage to organs Damage to DNA, which increase the rate of aging and degeneration Toxins modify gene expression Damage to cell membranes so they don’t respond properly Toxins interfere with hormones…
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Balancing the Immune System
We encounter germs all day, every day, so having a healthy, functioning immune system is very important. However, we also encounter many different toxins in our air, food, water, and cosmetics, and chronic inflammation is a growing issue. These things can lead to a poorly functioning or overactive immune system, with each carrying their own…
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