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Dietary Fiber for Gut Microbiome
Research suggests that a healthy gut microbial environment influences overall health. The amount, diversity, and type of beneficial microorganisms in the gut microbiome may promote gastrointestinal health, immune health, energy metabolism, digestion, and vitamin synthesis. Broccoli, a cruciferous ve
Immune Support
Every stage of a healthy immune system relies on specific vitamins, including vitamins D, E, and C. The immune system is a complex array of physical and biochemical barriers, specialized immune cells, and antibodies to target potential pathogens. It is suggested that individuals with inadequate diet
Winter Mingles
The cold dry air of the winter months mingles with seasonal infections and molds to create a perfect storm that inflicts many with annoying lung conditions. From chronic dry coughs to mucus-filled chest congestion the winter months have a way of attacking the lungs and keeping people gravitating tow
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White potatoes are a beloved American side entrée and highly touted “vegetable” with the strange ability to provoke hostile reactions when elimination is suggested. We can remove the soda, the candy bars, the fast food, and even the pasta, but… not the potatoes! Perhaps, it is the comfort food statu
CoQ10
Peanuts: they’re part of some people’s fondest childhood memories, while being the bane of others’ existence. Some parents happily pack a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, knowing the smile it’ll bring to their child’s face, while those who have children with severe peanut allergies have learned to
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Lemon cultivars can be sweet sour and downright pucker-inducing. In the kitchen they can be used in savory dishes and sweet treats as well as employed as antibacterial cleaning agents. They’re good for digestion too. That’s a lot of work packed into these little yellow fruits!
Cellular Health
Despite decades of pink ribbons and races for cures breast cancer continues to remain the most common cancer among women as well as the second leading cause of cancer death among women. Women have been drilled with the slogan “early detection is your best protection” compelling them to get annual ma
Bone Health
The word "osteoporosis" automatically brings to mind images of frail elderly women. Due to the decrease in estrogen,a facilitator of bone strength,in post-menopausal women older women are generally advised to engage in weight-bearing exercise and to consume a diet rich in bone-building nutrients su
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Ah rosemary"¦that distinctively aromatic woody herb. Its pungent flavor seems to go a long way in flavoring many a recipe but along with its touted fragrance and taste comes a propensity to support health.
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For Jewish people around the world the Passover Seder plate contains several foods that have symbolic importance but which also happen to be recognized for their health promoting benefits. Among these are charoset which is typically made with walnuts apples cinnamon and wine; a hard-boiled egg; a sp
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As healthcare practitioners who emphasize supporting the body’s natural systems and rhythms we sometimes find ourselves fielding questions from patients who are seeking guidance on juice fasts spring cleanses and the like. While there’s nothing wrong with giving the body a boost through a short-