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29Jan

NUTRIENTS A-Z: Vitamin C

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Vitamin C is vital for the immune system, connective tissue, heart and blood vessel health, among many other important roles.

Auto-Immune Disease: From a Gut & Thyroid Standpoint

There are many auto-immune disorders, but the common thread is that the body becomes ‘allergic’ to its own tissues and attacks them by means of antibodies, and differ only depending on which tissues are attacked.

16Apr

Prebiotics

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By now, we've all heard about probiotics, the beneficial microflora that inhabit our gut and how crucially imperative their presence is to our overall health. There are so many things that can disrupt the balance of these microflora includ...

25Sep

There's A Whole Other World Going On Inside Us!

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Digestive health affects every system in the body.

16Sep

The Importance of Protein

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Did you know that every tissue in the body is made from protein?

15Sep

Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)

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Our bodies cannot make essential fatty acids. Therefore, all sources must be provided by our diet.

Food Sensitivities - A Little Bit of Poison is Still a Poison!

Your browser does not support the audio tag.Almost everyone has at least one sensitivity. Many people are not aware, however, that their symptoms may be caused by inappropriate food choices.
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) - An Addictive Cause

hypoglycemia, blood sugar, glucose, adrenals, liver, addiction, sugar, glycogen

Your browser does not support the audio tag.Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) is the “hangry” or “you don’t like me when I’m hungry” syndrome. It is a common dysfunction that involves primarily t...
Adrenal Exhaustion

adrenal exhaustion, stress, adrenalin, fight or flight, allergies, dizziness, nausea, blood pressure, arthritis, hypoglycemia, diabetes, chronic fatigue

Your browser does not support the audio tag.The adrenal glands are two busy little hormone factories. They sit on top of each kidney. They produce epinephrine (adrenaline), norepinephrine (noradren...
LEAKY GUT

leaky gut, candida, nsaids, bacteria, parasites, permeable, eczema, asthma, food allergies, constipation, diarrhea, pain bloating, indigestion, flatulence, joint pain, muscle pain, poor memory

Your browser does not support the audio tag.Leaky gut refers to a condition whereby the small intestine becomes more permeable than normal, allowing incompletely digested food molecules to enter the ...