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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 […]
How to Reverse Diabetes Naturally
How to Reverse Diabetes Naturally (Part 2) Diabetes is a lifestyle dis-ease. The good news is that blood sugar imbalances, insulin resistance and diabetes can be managed and are 100% preventable! You can reverse diabetes naturally through a combination of diet, reducing toxic load, environmental and lifestyle lifestyle choices. Conventional methods for managing diabetes usually […]
Insulin Resistance and Diabetes
Insulin Resistance | Pre-diabetes | Diabetes | Diabesity (part 1) Insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes and obesity (diabesity) are global epidemics that continue to rise resulting in major health problems and disease. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder affecting 400 million people worldwide. Approximately 1/3 of adult Americans are now obese; 2/3 are overweight; and […]
Heart Disease: What You Need to Know About Heart Health
Heart disease remains the number one cause of morbidity and mortality in the U.S. There are over 400 coronary heart disease risk factors and mediators now proven. Many mainstream physicians fail to measure them or are completely unaware of the other risk factors, and therefore do not address them. The basic mechanisms of heart disease […]
The Dangers of Iron Anemia and Iron Overload
Have you been told you’re anemic and automatically think you need more iron? Iron anemia or low iron does not always indicate that you have an actual iron deficiency. What about high iron levels and iron overload? Iron is necessary to carry oxygen from the lungs throughout the body and for other cellular functions. Iron […]
Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer and other estrogen dominant cancers such as endometrial, cervical, uterine, ovarian and prostate cancer are often fueled by excess estrogen. Exposure to higher levels of both exogenous (environmental) and endogenous (self-made) estrogen is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer and other estrogen dominant cancers, liver damage, fibroids (fibrocystic breasts), endometriosis, obesity, […]
How to Prevent Osteoporosis
Bone health is vital for preventing osteopenia, reducing the risk of osteoporosis, and healthy aging. It’s tragic that bisphosphonate drugs including Fosamax, Actonel and Boniva continue to be touted as the answer to osteoporosis. A study found that long-term users of these drugs had a two-fold increased risk of esophageal cancer, suppression of bone remodeling, […]
Love Your Liver ♥ Keep Your Gallbladder Healthy
Your liver performs over 500 functions including detoxification, excreting and burning fat, protein synthesis, and producing bile to aid in digestion and emulsifying fats. The liver filters, regulates and stores blood. It’s the storage site for many essential vitamins and minerals such as iron, copper, B12, vitamins A, D, E and K. The liver plays […]
Osteoporosis Risk Factors
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone density and a gradual change in the overall bone structure caused by a deficiency in calcium, vitamin D, magnesium and other vitamins and minerals. Ten million Americans over age 50 have osteoporosis, which leads to a weakening of the skeleton causing fragile, brittle bones. The majority of […]