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Tips to Manage Pain and Reduce Inflammation Naturally
Learn how to manage pain, soothe arthritis, and reduce inflammation naturally using food as medicine, lifestyle modifications, nutrient therapy, sunlight, and other natural remedies and holistic therapies. Recently, I attended the AANP (American Association of Naturopathic Physicians) Convention at the Arizona Biltmore Resort. Four days of educational sessions from some of the most respected voices […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Boost Your Immune System Naturally
A healthy functioning immune system is crucial in resisting disease and reducing susceptibility to colds, the flu, viral infections, healthy aging and reducing risk of disease. The health of the immune system is influenced by dietary habits, lifestyle choices, mental and emotional stress, gut health, sunlight, chemical exposure, environment and nutritional status. How to Boost […]
The Best Natural Remedies for Stress Relief
Stress and anxiety…we all experience it and have various coping mechanisms — some healthy and others not so healthy. While short bursts of stress are not harmful, long-term, chronic stress is damaging and detrimental to our health, and linked to disease. There are over 1400 chemical reactions that occur in our bodies body as a […]
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 […]