Most people think of food allergies in terms of a severe reaction such as a child going into anaphylactic shock after exposure to peanuts. These types of reactions only account for 5% of people with food allergies. 95% of people with food allergies have “delayed onset” food allergies. These reactions cause symptoms anywhere from 30 […]
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Question: What supplements should I be taking as a male? Answer: All men should be taking what I consider to be Tier One supplements or Foundational supplements. These would include a high quality men’s multi vitamin. It is very important that the multivitamin be free of any harmful fillers or binders and be of the
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Up to 40% of women in North America will experience significant hair loss at some point in their lives. The causes of hair loss are numerous including stress, iron deficiency anemia, alopecia to name a few. The most common cause of hair loss is thyroid gland dysfunction. There are some other signs and symptoms that
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Question: Recently my friend suggested that I try a cleanse to help with some of the digestive problems that I am experiencing. Are cleanses really beneficial? Answer: Each year the average person in North America is exposed to 14 pounds of food preservatives, pesticide and herbicide residues. The toxic load on our bodies is increasing
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Andropause describes an emotional and physical change that many men experience as they age due to falling testosterone levels. Although the manifestations of andropause are generally related to aging, they are also associated with significant hormonal alterations in the endocrine system. Researchers have known for years that the production of hormones by the testes slowly
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What makes chia a superfood? Chia is considered one of the “Superfoods”. According to experts like Diane Allen, MS, CNS, a health writer and holistic clinical nutritionist and author of the book Chia Seeds, superfoods offer more than functional foods. To quote Allen “they are nutrient-dense and packed with antioxidants and other powerful health-promoting substances.
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It is the time of year when many people feel the spirit of indulgence coming upon them. If you are wondering how you are going to survive and would like to wake up Jan 2nd feeling great about your choices rather than feeling the need to “start over” then this Holiday Survival Guide is just
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Are you overwhelmed by weight gain in Menopause? If so, this information can help give you the boost you need to get on the right track. Hormonal imbalances are often the underlying cause of ongoing weight gain in menopause and these imbalances can be due to an accumulation of toxins in your system. Researchers have
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For some people exercising, eating healthy and cutting calories have all been tried over and over but the scale still won’t budge! The frustration is relentless and many undoubtedly just want to give up. There may be hidden causes to this weight loss resistance, which urges your body to hang on to extra weight —
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Rosacea is a common chronic inflammatory skin disorder in which the skin of the nose, cheeks and forehead is abnormally red and may be covered with bumps and pimples similar to those seen in acne. In addition, the small blood vessels beneath the skin may dilate, resulting in facial flushing and reddish blotches known as