Visceral Complaints
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How to Increase Male Fertility
Men, did you know that you play a role in 50-60% of infertility cases? Or that the health of the placenta is linked to dad’s health? This impacts rates of morning sickness and pre-eclampsia. If you want to increase your odds of conception and make pregnancy easier on mom then it is time to take…
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Alternatives to Birth Control for Female Health Issues
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? Learn about natural alternatives to birth control here! Common reasons…
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How to Balance Female Hormones Naturally, Without Birth Control, HRT, or Other Medications
Many women now more than ever deal with hormonal imbalances even as early as the start of puberty (many are starting sooner than in the past). The conventional first line of treatment for issues that arise from hormonal imbalances is often using synthetic hormones that can stop the cycle from happening at all or cause…
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Testosterone Replacement Therapy Side Effects:
Testosterone replacement therapy side effects can be good, bad, and downright ugly. Testosterone levels have been steadily dropping for decades. This leads to low energy, poor performance athletic and otherwise, infertility, and erectile dysfunction. The common solution is to take a shot or other form of therapy to raise your testosterone levels. Shouldn’t the solution…
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How to Naturally Increase Testosterone
Low testosterone has become an epidemic. Average testosterone levels have been dropping over the past 20 years, some studies seeing a 25% decline or greater. This comes with a lot of symptoms and conditions affecting mood, reproductive health, libido, athletic performance, heart heath and more. Many men turning to using TRT to raise their testosterone…
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Chemical Sensitivity
Do certain smells bother you? New car smell, perfume, cologne, air fresheners? Chemical sensitivity is a very common symptom that many write off as normal. It is often driven by excess aldehyde. Common symptoms of aldehyde toxicity include: Common Causes Of Aldehyde Toxicity The most common nutrient deficiency to cause buildup of aldehydes is molybdenum,…
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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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Natural Remedies for Seasonal Allergies
Seasonal allergies are here, and more people are feeling the effects than ever before. As pollen is beginning to be released and you feel that familiar itch in your nose, skin, or eyes, try not to cry – there is a solution to this problem! You want to enjoy the nice weather but if you…
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Part 2: Natural Remedies for IBS
Natural remedies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome If you’re looking for natural remedies for IBS I will be covering what I see to have the biggest impact on helping patients find relief from IBS symptoms with natural methods. I hope to give you the information you need to prioritize the actions you need to take for…
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Part 1: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Symptoms, Causes, and Natural Remedies for IBS
Introduction Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most diagnosed gastrointestinal diseases. IBS is defined as altered bowel habits with the presence of gastrointestinal or abdominal discomfort without any other diagnosis present. Due to the complexity of the GI system and the various causes of IBS, it takes a very individualized and patient-centered approach…
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Period Pain and NSAIDs: Two Peas in a Pod
It is all too common that when “that time of the month” is coming around NSAID’s (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are taken like candy. While your Ibuprofen, Advil, Tylenol, Motrin etc. may help with the pain in the moment, the fact that you need them in the first place is a sign of a deeper issue…
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Acid Reflux, Heartburn, and GERD
Acid reflux, heartburn, and GERD are names for the same issue. Simply put your stomach acid is “splashing” into your esophagus. The typical solution for this is to neutralize your highly acidic stomach acid so it doesn’t burn your throat. However, this is an oversimplification of what is really going on and typically makes the…