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Identify the Root Cause: Test to Assess, Don’t Guess

Identify the root cause rather than focusing on the symptoms! This is a priority (not an option) for true healing and restoration of health to occur. Many underlying health issues can go undetected for years, leaving you feeling frustrated and hopeless. Diabetes, cancer, autoimmune disorders, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, sickness and lifestyle diseases do not happen overnight. […]

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Order Lab Tests Online

  Did you know that you can order your own lab tests and blood tests online? Direct access testing lets you participate in your own healthcare! A visit to the doctor’s office is not necessary to obtain your own lab tests, including comprehensive blood work, hormone tests, thyroid, stool kits, toxic metals and more!  It’s […]

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5 Step Formula to Heal Leaky Gut Naturally

Many individuals including those in the medical community are completely unaware that intestinal permeability aka leaky gut, underlying bacterial, fungal, yeast and parasite infections, an altered microbiota, imbalanced flora, and an unhealthy, leaky gut is the root cause of their health problems. During the last 50 years, the average person’s health has been significantly challenged […]

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Natural Remedies to Cure Constipation

Constipation is the #1 gastrointestinal complaint in the U.S. affecting nearly 5 million people. Women are twice as likely as men to suffer from constipation, and it tends to be more common in those over age 65. Normal bowel transit time is 12-24 hours. From a functional perspective, an individual is considered constipated if one […]

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20 Natural Remedies to Stop Gas and Bloating

Bloating is a common symptom of inflammation, several digestive problems, GI disorders, and a sign that your body and digestive system are out of balance. 20 Natural Remedies to Stop Gas and Get Rid of Bloating 1. Stay Hydrated. Drink a minimum of half your body weight in clean, filtered water every single day. Doing […]

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20 Tips to Improve Digestion Naturally

Over 2000 years ago Hippocrates stated that “all disease begins in the gut.” Did you know that the health of your gut has a profound impact on your immune function, cognition function, and directly affects your mood? Poor digestion, leaky gut or underlying infections can actually be the root cause of anxiety, depression, cognitive, behavioral, […]

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Candida Overgrowth: Is it Affecting Your Health?

Candida overgrowth, yeast infections, SIBO, parasites, fungal, H. pylori and bacterial infections are extremely common, yet they’re often overlooked and misdiagnosed as a root cause of digestive problems, weight loss resistance, anxiety, depression and mood disorders, skin conditions, autoimmune diseases, thyroid and other hormone imbalances, and even cancer! It’s estimated that more than 70% of […]

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Stomach Acid: Natural Remedies for Heartburn & Acid Reflux

Stomach acid aka hydrochloric acid (HCL) plays an important role in digestion. Stomach acid is required to activate the enzyme pepsin to break down protein, increase absorption of nutrients, create proper pH levels, bacterial balance and a healthy microbiome. Stomach acid helps to digest food and inhibit and destroy harmful bacteria. Stomach acid is also […]

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Food is Medicine • Eat Real Food

Food is medicine or food is poison. Food is information for your genes. Let’s start with what real food is not. Real food is not . . . Real food is not injected with hormones, antibiotics, synthetic growth hormones, GMOs and genetically-engineered ingredients Real food is not sprayed with poisonous pesticides, herbicides and Roundup ready […]

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Gluten Intolerance: Reasons to Avoid Gluten

Gluten is a protein found in the endosperm of grains such as wheat, rye, spelt and barley. It constitutes about 80% of the proteins in wheat, and is composed of the proteins gliadin and glutenin. Researchers reported that gliadin, the protein component of gluten causes gut permeability (leaky gut), which occurs in ALL individuals who […]

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