Candida albicans is a type of yeast found in the mouth, intestinal tract and vagina. It can be found on the skin and other mucous membranes as well. Typically, when the body is in balance, and the immune system is functioning well, candida stays in check and doesn’t become a problem. However, with compromised immune systems, […]
For most people, putting sunscreen on you or your kids seems common sense. It protects against the sun, and helps you not get skin cancer, right? Actually, there is a lot to be learned about sunscreen, and sadly, it is mostly bad news… Are you aware that there have been many recent reports from both
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Turmeric is one of the most amazing herbs on the planet. Known as the golden spice, turmeric is amazing in a wide variety of ways: Fights inflammation. Acts as an antioxidant. Protects the heart. Helpful for arthritis. Brain-boosting. Helpful for those with diabetes and cancer. The lists keeps going… One thing you maybe didn’t know
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The thyroid gland is considered the master gland of metabolism. It plays a crucial role in producing hormones which affect energy production and metabolism, something many people are now looking for help with. The hormones the thyroid produces have many consequences for our bodies and our lives. One of the unique characteristics about the thyroid
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Woohoo! Winter is coming to a close, and it looks like spring is actually on the horizon! If you are like most people, you are feeling a bit slow and sluggish, maybe a bit heavier around the middle. Maybe you’ve elected, consciously or unconsciously, to skip your New Year’s workout resolutions. If that’s you, you
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Most people have heard the term, ‘probiotic’ at this point. Probiotics are good bacteria that help your gut function. Probiotics are live microorganisms that may be able to help prevent and treat some illnesses. Promoting a healthy digestive tract and a healthy immune system are their most widely studied benefits at this time. They are often sold
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Have you noticed that our world appears more divided than ever? As we “find our tribe”, we are also at the same time deciding what “tribe” we are NOT part of! The divisions, as you may have noticed, are growing fast. It is almost so polarizing, you can feel the rift even in casual conversation. We have
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When we think of people who have made incredible contributions to the world we often think of Gandhi, John Kennedy, Jr., Martin Luther King Jr., Princess Diana, etc. These are all people who didn’t have to make a difference in the lives of others but they chose to. It filled a need in them. One
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One of the things I find fascinating is motivation… Why do some of my patients succeed and others struggle… I really am wanting to address the classic drop in motivation that happens when people start a new nutrition program, acupuncture program or functional medicine program. So I’ve been doing some research! Research shows that people have about 4
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When you think of weight loss, the first thing that probably comes to mind is (1) deprivation of food and events you enjoy and (2) doing things that you don’t (rigorous exercise). What if you didn’t have to do either of those to lose weight? What if all you needed to do was to shift
Can you meditate your way to weight loss? Read More »
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