As we get into the really hot days of summer, the risk of dehydration also gets up into high numbers. We spend more time outdoors, enjoying the fun of summer. But dehydration isn’t anything fun, and can be quite serious. You don’t have to be a victim of dehydration. Here’s what you can do. First, […]
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For decades we have been pummeled with the theory that eating fat makes us fat and increases our risk of cardiovascular disease. Yet these same studies that most use to promote this theory don’t even say what the authors say they say, and certainly don’t substantiate this no-fat/low-fat craze that we’ve enjoined for the past
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If you have asthma, COPD, or are just stuffed up from a cold or sinus problem, a breath of fresh air may not be so easy. Most people run for medications when it gets bad enough, but many would prefer not to, or wish to reduce their steroid medications as much as they can. That’s
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Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a progressive brain-wasting disease. There is an irreversible destruction/loss of brain cells (neurons) that result in the impairment of memory, reasoning, and intellectual abilities. As the brain cells die, the brain itself shrinks, which then progresses to the point of an inability to perform normal activities of daily living, and eventually
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If you’ve ever had a bout with gout, you know firsthand how painful it can be. Gout is a subclass of arthritis, replete with intense pain and inflammation, although its etiology differs. Gout is a buildup of too much uric acid in the body. Your body naturally forms purines, that when they break down, cause
Losing your hair can be quite a distressing thing. Whether your hair is slowly thinning, you are losing it in clumps, or you have patches that are totally bald, continued hair loss can be devastating. As with all things that can go awry in your body, there is a reason, or reasons, why you are
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If you only needed to make a few sacrifices with a promise of greater health, would you do it? For each and every change – to some that means a sacrifice, you will benefit. Even if it is only one. Even if it is only the reduction of one thing. Everything that we add that
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Obesity has become a major player in the deterioration our health. Much attention goes into losing weight, but few address the reasons WHY you gain weight in the first place. Yes, portion control is a part of it, and yes, what you eat also is important. However, they are not the only reasons people gain
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Fatigue is probably the number one reason why people seek alternative care. Too often, when they say to their doctor “I am so tired!” the doctor hears “I am depressed” and puts them on anti-depressants (most of which have a side effect of fatigue). Other physicians rightfully run a battery of tests, beginning with lab
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When your heart flutters it can be a scary experience. If any other organ has a glitch, we don’t worry near as much as when it is the heart. While not all heart flutters are serious, it’s important to know if it is the serious kind or not. First, we need to define the types
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