The latest studies reveal that organic fruits and veggies contain at least 27% more Vitamin C than non-organic. Vitamin C is known best for its ability to enhance the immune system. But Vitamin C has lot more to offer including optimizing adrenal gland function; leading to lower stress levels, maintaining healthy gums, protection against pollution, […]
Beware of MSG MSG or Monosodium Glutamate is a salt that is chemically converted into a flavor enhancer. Research has shown that MSG, found in most popular processed foods, causes weight gain and obesity in lab animals by damaging the appetite regulation center in the area of the brain known as the hypothalamus, causing leptin
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is characterized by recurrent irritation and inflammation of the large intestine, resulting in abdominal bloating and pain that is relieved by bowel movements. IBS affects 15% of the population and accounts for almost 50% of all referrals to GI specialists. IBS is a blanket term to describe a group of symptoms
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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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Nitrosamines, hetrocyclic amines and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are three known carcinogens that you and your family may be consuming daily in certain meat products. Meats that have been preserved by the use of smoking, curing, salting or adding chemical preservatives are harmful to our health and are linked to several disease states of the body
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Do you take supplements? Do you need to take them? Which ones should you take? There are 3 main supplements that are an absolute must if you are over the age of 40. There are many other very beneficial supplements but these ones build a strong foundation for optimal health. Many people are simply not
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Did you know….. Nutritional yeast is made from a single-celled organism, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae, which is grown on molasses and then harvested, washed, and dried with heat to kill or “deactivate” it. It is inactive and therefore does not froth or grow like baking yeast does so it has no leavening ability. Nutritional yeast is packed
Ask Dr Cobi- Question: I really want to get off sugar but need some healthy natural alternatives for the occasional sweet treat. What are the best natural sweeteners to use? The sweetener market is confusing and manipulative with many people being completely unaware they are making a detrimental decision when purchasing sugar alternatives. Fortunately there
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Depression can be obvious for some and quite subtle for others but the commonality among all depression sufferers is that they may not be getting the help that they need. Depression is not always something that can be easily treated with a “pill”. Often there is much more at work in the body contributing to
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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common disorder in women of reproductive age that is characterized by the cyclic recurrence of physical, affective and cognitive (or performance) symptoms. The symptoms typically occur in the second half of the menstrual cycle, resolve after the period begins and are often absent during the early phase
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