Keto Diet and Cancer Treatment: An Overview
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New research that explores cancer prevention and treatment is always exciting to hear about–especially when it’s related to something we can control like our diet and lifestyle. A ketogenic diet is the hot topic right now, so it isn’t surprising to r... Read full article
Keeping Your Colon Clean
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Drink more water. Add more fiber to your diet. Eat healthy and make sure you exercise. Follow that advice and your chances for living a long, healthy life increase ten-fold. ... Read full article
A Pecan a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
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April is National Pecan Month, and it’s a great time to learn more about this powerhouse of nutrition. The word pecan is derived from an Algonquin word meaning “nut requiring a stone to crack.” Native tribes in the U.S. and Mexico relied on the nut f... Read full article
Eat Fresh Blueberries
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Though tiny, blueberries pack a powerful punch when it comes to your health. This sweet and nutritious summer super food has the highest levels of antioxidants of any other fruit, and it provides multiple benefits to both the brain and the body. ... Read full article
Sugar 101: High Fructose Corn Syrup Increases the Risk of Heart Disease
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Heart disease is the number one cause of death in America. It is common knowledge that diets high in saturated fat and cholesterol lead to heart disease. But did you know that added sugars, like high fructose corn syrup, can also increase the risk of... Read full article
Forget About Memory Loss
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It’s scary! Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, memory loss…it’s scary to talk, and even think about. Will it affect you? Your family? How should we view the possibility that this might affect us or our family? And what educated steps... Read full article
Did you digest and absorb your lunch today?
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Did you digest and absorb your lunch today? Thank all of your enzymes! Enzymes are needed for any chemical reaction occuring in your body. They are responsible for breaking down molecules to aid in digestion, detoxification and DNA replication. Our p... Read full article
Help Your Joints with Vitamin D
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When natural light comes into contact with our skin, it kick starts the body’s natural production of Vitamin D. And why does that matter? ... Read full article
Booty Beauty
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Your booty is the largest and strongest muscle in your body. In fact, it is made up of three muscles–the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. The gluteal muscles assist with maintaining balance and posture. They allow you to stand, cl... Read full article