Lifestyle
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Birth Control: Is “The Pill” a Good Idea?
Should birth control/hormone replacement really be the first choice of treatment when there is any sign of hormone imbalance or female health issue? Is the cost worth the benefit? What if there was a more natural way to correct hormonal imbalances and avoid getting pregnant? Here is a list of common reasons women might be…
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The Importance of Animal Protein, It’s Not Just for Weight Lifters
Proteins or amino acids are the basic building block of every cell in our body (not just for muscles). Protein is the precursor for DNA, every neurotransmitter, helps control hormone balance, and balance blood sugar, so it is very important for everyone. In practice I notice the patients that recover the fastest are getting plenty…
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Trouble Sleeping? Natural Sleep Relief!
Good quality sleep is crucial for good health, mental and physical performance. Try these tips to sleep like a baby!
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Methionine, Methylation, and Why Everyone Needs More Protein
Methionine is one of 9 essential amino acids. Essential meaning humans must obtain them through their food. Of course, all 9 amino acids are important to your health and I am not trying to encourage anyone to supplement just methionine, but I want to focus on this protein because of the widespread effect a deficiency…
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Stress
Stress can come in many forms; some good, some bad, some unavoidable. Stressors can can be physical, chemical, and emotional/mental. We all understand how too much stress can negatively impact our health, and our ability to manage stress can determine how we act in the world and interpret different situations. There are many strategies to…
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Fatty Acids
What’s the Deal With Fats? Fats are finally making a turnaround in the health field, going from being viewed as bad to being recognized for the many health properties that they have always had. Although there are “good” fats and “bad” fats, which I will get into, you must consume fats in your diet. A…
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Butter
Butter, specifically grass-fed, should be a staple in every house. Even for those with dairy intolerances, most can typically tolerate high-quality grass-fed butter or ghee. Aside from the people who need to avoid dairy altogether, which is typically a sign of an underlying condition, you should start adding real grass-fed butter to your diet today.…
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Barefoot Lifestyle
Plantar fasciitis, bunions, neuromas, foot pain, ankle pain, knee pain, hip pain, and sometimes even shoulder pain can all be attributed to us being too soft on our feet and not walking how we have adapted to walk over thousands and thousands of years. Modern shoes and arch supports don’t help correct the underlying problems…