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Tips for Optimum Brain Health
As we age, many people start to notice that their memory and brain health decline. You may notice it become more difficult to learn new things, remember recent events, and/or remember names and faces. You should always check with your doctor if you notice sudden changes in memory or brain function to rule out any…
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Don’t Let Fibromyalgia Slow You Down
Many patients with fibromyalgia have come to us after facing many barriers when trying to relieve their symptoms, or even get a firm diagnosis. The lack of agreement on best practices for symptom relief makes this condition difficult to navigate, and the frustration is often made worse by the wide range of possible symptoms, often…
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Top 10 Tips for Good Digestion
“A good digestion turneth all to health.” George Herbert Good digestion is essential to our health – and our mood – and when it’s all working smoothly, we tend to take it for granted. It’s not until things go wrong that digestion moves to the forefront of our minds. If you are someone who suffers…
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Bloating, Belching, Gassy…the Fix
Spore-based probiotics are becoming more popular, and for good reason. Research has shown promising results using spore-based probiotics to help promote a healthy gut, especially in conditions like SIBO and leaky gut syndrome. Although they are becoming more popular, many people don’t know what the difference is between spore-based probiotics, regular probiotics, and probiotic yeasts.…
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Chasing Health at the Eleventh Hour
Many people wait until they develop a serious health condition to start taking better care of themselves, but prevention is often better and easier than treating a condition that has already developed. Eating a varied diet, avoiding gluten, dairy, and other inflammatory foods, getting exercise and sunshine, staying hydrated and getting enough sleep are great…
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Staying Balanced During Perimenopause: Five Steps for Success
The scientific explanation of perimenopause sounds so simple: a gradual slowing down of reproductive hormones until menopause.The reality, however, is that for many women the arrival of menopause isn’t a smooth, gliding descent but more of a turbulent landing complete with bumps, twists, and what can feel like the constant threat of a complete crash.…
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Natural Support for Seasonal Allergies
You’ve been careful for over a year now. Social distancing is so ingrained in your consciousness that you do a double-take when you see old concert footage on TV. You’ve grown to appreciate the benefits of face masks (no need to worry if there’s a bit of spinach in your teeth, protection from the wind…
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Is SIBO Driving Your IBS and Weight Gain?
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, or SIBO, is a relatively common condition, and is believed by many experts to be one of the most common causes of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It has also been shown to contribute to weight gain. There are many things that can contribute to the development of SIBO such as poor…
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How Does Gluten Affect the Thyroid?
Gluten sensitivities are becoming more common, but most people don’t know if they have a sensitivity. Continuing to eat foods you are sensitive to can lead to a wide variety of problems, and it can even contribute to some serious thyroid conditions. When you have a gluten sensitivity, the body identifies the gluten particles as…
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Bad Breath… Need to Detox?
Bad breath is a common issue that can have several possible causes. These can include an oral issue such as gum disease or an infected tooth, blood sugar imbalances, kidney or liver issues, and certain infections. Increasing your body’s ability to detox may help with some of these issues. In this week’s episode we will…
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