THE URINARY SYSTEM
Did you know that our kidneys directly affect our blood pressure? They also help to balance the volume of fluid in the body. Our kidneys play a critical…
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FOOD SENSITIVITIES
Did you know that food intolerances can occur when consuming preservatives and additives? Many people are intolerant to benzoates, sulfites, and hydroxytoluene, as well as food dyes. The…
THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
Did you know that there are a number of different immune system related diseases? Something like an allergy or asthma involves the immune system as does an autoimmune…
SEASONAL ALLERGY SUPPORT
Did you know that certain foods can make a ragweed allergy response worse? Surprisingly, many of these foods are quite healthy, but during allergy season you may want…
SPRING HAS SPRUNG!
I can’t believe time has gone so quickly and that I am writing this as we move toward the end of April. I’ve been thinking of blogging, however,…
THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Did you know that about 100 trillion bacteria are living in your gut? There is a very complex system living in your gut that helps protect you from…
THE PROBLEM WITH DAIRY
While many people may be sensitive to dairy milk or may suffer from lactose intolerance, the issues are deeper than that. There have been a number of studies…
NATURALLY REDUCE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
Did you know that stress and high blood pressure are linked? When your body is stressed, it sends adrenaline and cortisol into your bloodstream which can spike your…
THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Did you know that endocrinology was practiced as far back as 2,000 years ago by Traditional Chinese Healers? Even 2,000 years ago, the importance of keeping this body…
NATURAL WAYS TO REDUCE CROHN’S SYMPTOMS
Did you know that with Crohn’s disease the immune system mistakenly attacks the healthy bacteria in the GI tract? Chronic inflammation then triggers symptoms. Stress and diet are…