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Heartburn – Can I Help it with Foods and Lifestyle?

On August 21, 2017 by

  The odds are that you or someone you know experiences heartburn. Around half of North American adults experience it at least once per month. Somewhere between 10-20% have it at least once per week! Heartburn, also known as reflux, occurs when the strong acid in your stomach creeps up into your esophagus.   It Read More

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The Real Deal About Artificial Flavors

On August 17, 2017 by

  Let me ask you this: Have you looked at the ingredients on a food label lately? How about a “processed” food label, like famous brands of cookies, cereals, or junky snack foods?   Do you have those ingredients in your house? Do you even know what all of those ingredients are?   There are Read More

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What is the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load?

On August 9, 2017 by

  Glycemic this and glycemic that. Does it matter?   You’ll notice that they both begin with “glycemic.” That’s one tip that they have to do with sugars and carbs. Not only how much sugar is in foods, but more importantly, how it affects your blood sugar levels.   In general, diets that are high Read More

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The Stress Mess: How It Messes With Your Health

On July 31, 2017 by

  We all have some level of stress, right?   It may be temporary (acute), or long-term (chronic).   Acute stress usually won’t mess with your health too much. It is your body’s natural reaction to circumstances, and can even be life-saving.   Then, when the “threat” (a.k.a. “stressor”) is gone, the reaction subsides, and Read More

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Reduce Inflammation With These Key Foods

On July 24, 2017 by

  Inflammation. It’s not just for health headlines.   It’s a fact.   Scientists are measuring levels of inflammation in our bodies and finding that it can be pretty bad for our health. This is especially true when it’s chronic (i.e. lasts a long time).   Inflammation has been linked to obesity, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, Read More

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Phytic Acid, The Mineral Reducer

On July 18, 2017 by

  Do you soak or sprout your nuts, seeds, grains and legumes?   Is it to help improve their digestibility? To help increase their nutrition?   Perhaps, it’s to reduce phytic acid?   Phytic acid is naturally present in most nuts, seeds, grains and legumes. It is the plant’s storage form of the mineral phosphorus Read More

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Paleo Diet 101

On July 17, 2017 by

  You may have heard of the “paleo” diet. It was the world’s most popular diet in 2013.   But what is it? Is it a fad? Is it right for you?   Scientist and “Paleo Mom” Sarah Ballentyne, Ph.D. defines it as:   “The Paleo diet is a nutrient-dense whole foods diet based on Read More

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How Do I Keep My Blood Sugar Stable?

On July 3, 2017 by

  Oh, the words “blood sugar.”   Does it conjure up visions of restrictive eating, diabetes medications, or insulin injections?   Blood sugar is the measure of the amount of sugar in your blood. You need the right balance of sugar in your blood to fuel your brain and muscles.   The thing is, it Read More

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How Can I Get Enough Vitamin D?

On June 26, 2017 by

  When we think of “vitamins,” we know they’re super-important for health.   But vitamin D is special.   It’s difficult to get enough vitamin D. Vitamin D is, therefore, a very common deficiency.   So, let’s talk about how much of this critical fat-soluble vitamin we need, and how you can get enough. The Read More

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Adrenal Fatigue: What Is It?

On June 19, 2017 by

  Stressed? Tired? Craving sugar? Can’t sleep?   All of these can be related to the constant stress we feel in our lives. We know that stress can have a huge impact on our health and wellness. And, since your adrenal glands produce stress hormones, adrenal fatigue (or “HPA Axis Dysregulation,”) is a popular theme Read More

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