Each and every person comes from a different background, has different DNA, works a different job, lives in a different home, reacts to different foods, and the list could go on and on. So, why do many of us take the same medication if we are all different in so many ways? Did you know [...]
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, or Hashimoto’s Disease is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland and can result in an inflammation of the thyroid. When the thyroid becomes inflamed, the thyroid then produces less hormones and begins to interfere with the body’s normal metabolism. Hashimoto’s progresses slowly and can often go undetected. [...]
Over the years, many people have begun to see the short-term and long-term damaging effects of prescription medications. As a result, the use of dietary supplements has increased for many people and with that growth comes the question of where to buy from and what brand. Many of you may have heard, "all supplements do [...]
It’s almost everyday that someone walks into a store asking about hair products that can help improve the growth of hair into longer, fuller and healthier strands. Sure you can try all of those hair products that stimulate hair growth follicles but are you taking the right supplements and eating the correct foods as well? [...]
A study done by the Danish Heart Foundation and reported in 2016 is bringing to light a possibly increased risk of ischemic stroke from a class of drugs used by many Americans today. These are the Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI’s), which are used to shut down stomach acid production by the body. The class includes [...]
There are numerous minerals our bodies need which are present in very small amounts. These are the “trace” minerals, as opposed to minerals like calcium which require large amounts of daily intake. Zinc is one of these important nutrients. In general, trace minerals are less available in the food we eat than what our grandparents [...]
Eating all of the vitamins and minerals you need from foods can often be a challenge for most Americans. Now eliminate meat, or even more extreme, all animal products including eggs and dairy and you’ve created an even more difficult way to fuel your body with the vitamins and nutrients it needs to run efficiently. [...]
