Recent discoveries have shown calcium plays an integral role in regulating adiposity (fat deposition), insulin resistance, and hypertension–all risk factors for coronary vascular disease (heart disease). Low magnesium intake has been associated with adverse cardiovascular events, including atherosclerosis, cardiac arrhythmias, and hypertension.
Read MoreWritten by Dr. Georgia Tetlow, MD, edited by Clare Abercrombie, BS How do I know if I’m getting the micronutrients I need? Do I need supplements or is my diet sufficient? I choose my food carefully, and eat well—how can I get more of the essential nutrients from what I eat? One way to find out is to test for micronutrients. A micronutrient test addresses our unique nutritional status.
Read MoreHappy January! One of my personal resolutions was to establish a daily mind body practice. As with most change and formation of a new habit, it was challenging. However, I am already seeing the benefits of 5 minutes of mindfulness a day.
Read MoreThe jury is still out on the validity of these techniques. Until we have seen research supporting the validity of these techniques, we recommend focusing on nutrition, diet, and exercise to cleanse your colon.
Read MoreIs there truth in the old saying, “chicken soup is good for the soul”? Well in all honestly, there is a little bit of truth in that statement, and this post explores the benefits of broths, specifically bone broths.
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