Why Are You So Tired All the Time?
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Do you ever find yourself asking, “Why am I so tired all the time?” You know what I mean; you feel like you can’t get off the couch after work. You […]
The Little-Known Lab Test That Measures Heart Health
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Have you heard of omega-3 fatty acids and how they help with heart health? There are two main omega-3 fatty acids:1. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)2. EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) Omega-3s are incredibly […]
Are Foods Marked “Healthy” Really Healthy?
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You might be surprised to know that many products that are marketed as “healthy” foods are filled with sugar, fat, and artificial ingredients. AND, one-third of our total calories come […]
A Scientific Approach to Weight Loss
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Weight loss has always been associated with calorie counting, restrictive diets, or rigorous workout programs. Just look at how many diet programs are out there making tall promises which only […]
Why You Should Supplement with a Vegetarian Diet?
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Plant-based nutrition has a multitude of health benefits. Any movement toward whole food, plant-based eating can greatly improve your health and potentially lower the risk of disease. However, it can be difficult, […]
Are You Getting Restful Sleep?
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One of the most effective ways to help your mind and body recover from the daily grind is by getting restful sleep. Unfortunately, many people suffer from sleep disorders that make […]
Is Soy Safe – Part 2 of 2
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In my first post on this subject, we discussed and dismissed a number of myths about soy, e.g. Men will develop “Man boobs” Soy may increase the risk of cancer, […]
Is Soy Safe? – Part 1 of 2
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Have you heard the warnings: “Soy may increase the risk of breast cancer!” Or “Women with breast cancer shouldn’t use soy!” Or one of the craziest myths, “Men will get […]
The Critical Need for Hydration in Space
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In 1992 NASA felt compelled to conduct a study to evaluate hydration solutions to be used by their astronauts who were experiencing hypohydration while in space. They knew that proper hydration is […]
What’s Best, Stand-Alone Vitamin B, or a B Complex?
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“Vitamin B” was once thought to be a single nutrient that existed in extracts of rice, liver, or yeast. However, researchers later discovered that these extracts contained several vitamins, which […]