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Benefits of Fermented Foods

November 22, 2021

The health benefits of fermentation products are numerous and give evidence to the improvement in health witnessed by those who routinely consume these foods.

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What To Look For In A Probiotic

November 15, 2021

Probiotics are normally exposed to gastric juices for 60 minutes and a vast majority will not survive. Therefore, an effective probiotic formula must contain carefully chosen strains, proven to have a high tolerance for these harsh conditions.

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Dealing with Constipation

November 8, 2021

Conventional constipation remedies such as stool softeners and saline laxatives can help alleviate acute discomfort in the short term but bowel distress can be a sign of suboptimal functioning elsewhere in the body and these other factors should always be evaluated to identify and correct the underlying cause.

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Why You Need Digestive Enzymes

November 1, 2021

Inflammatory lifestyle and dietary habits - which are unfortunately on the rise in fast-paced westernized countries that no longer take the time to cook homemade meals - are the primary culprits for malabsorption and digestive dysfunction.

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Recipe Roundup: Healthy Bites Your Whole Family Will Love

October 25, 2021

Busy work nights? Picky eaters? These recipes will check every box! Chicken noodle soup, banana muffins, chicken burgers, and collagen hot chocolate.

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Supplements for Optimal Prenatal Health

October 18, 2021

Pregnant women or women preparing for pregnancy know the importance of a good prenatal vitamin and dietary folate but many may not think of a probiotic as an essential supplement during pregnancy as well as fish oil or some of the other important vitamins and minerals in a good quality prenatal multivitamin.

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The Importance of Paternal Health

October 11, 2021

Considering fathers provide half the genetic material for their offspring it stands to reason that a man's health would have an influence on that of his children (and subsequent generations). A 2015 study suggests yes it can.

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Fostering Good Eating Habits For Your Children

October 4, 2021

Children’s eating behaviors and food preferences start developing as soon as they begin to transition from breast milk or formula to “real” foods, highlighting the important role parents and caregivers play in building a strong foundation of health.

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The Impact of Diet on Leaky Gut

September 13, 2021

Despite all the cutting-edge research that has shown us how we can repair a leaky gut, the fact remains – an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. It is far easier to maintain and protect a healthy gut with diet and lifestyle choices than fix a broken one.

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Are Supplements Really Just "Expensive Urine"?

September 7, 2021

People who are satisfied with their physical, mental and emotional health may not need supplementation, but considering that around 88% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy, most people probably can benefit from strategic supplementation targeted for their individual situation.

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How Your Gut Can Impact Your Mood

August 24, 2021

It is well-established in research that an altered blood-brain barrier (“leaky brain”) and impaired intestinal barrier function (or “leaky gut”) both play a role in neuroinflammation. Other problems in the gut, including altered microbial composition or intestinal dysbiosis, also contribute greatly to neurological and

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Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help With Depression?

August 16, 2021

In a new double-blind, placebo controlled randomized clinical study published this month, researchers demonstrated the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids on body weight and depression. Obesity and depression many times coexist and often correlate with each other. Also, most individuals with insulin resistance and obesity

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B Vitamins and Mental Health: What Does The Research Say?

August 9, 2021

Previous research has reported that up to 30% of patients that suffer from depression have elevated homocysteine; therefore, B vitamin supplementation would support lowering these levels and improving mood.

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Recipe Roundup: Keto

July 26, 2021

A ketogenic diet helps weight loss and may provide many health benefits, especially with metabolic, neurological, or insulin-related diseases. Here are a few of Risa's recipes that are keto approved!

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How a Keto Diet Can Help Diabetic & Obese Individuals

July 20, 2021

Ketogenic diets are an effective strategy for weight loss; however, transitioning to a ketogenic diet can be a challenge as the body is switching from oxidizing glucose to fat for energy production. Many individuals often experience fatigue, nausea, dizziness, and irritability during this transition.

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Can Fats Prevent Cardiovascular Disease?

July 12, 2021

Fats make up the structure of our cell membranes and fatty acid deficiencies contribute not only to cardiovascular disease but many other problems such as eczema poor concentration immune dysfunction and chronic inflammatory disorders.

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What's The Skinny on Fats?

July 6, 2021

Fat is not a homogeneous entity. Talking about “fat” as if it’s a single molecule is as misguided as talking about “protein” or “carbs,” when there are striking differences in animal and plant proteins, and dramatic differences in the metabolic effects of low-glycemic, high-fiber carbohydrates compared to refined sugar

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Recipe Roundup: Healthy Swaps

June 29, 2021

In the midst of summer we are faced with many difficult decisions when it comes to food and what to eat. Thankfully, there are healthy swaps to foods you may have previously chosen. I have included a few recipes to indulge in!

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The Benefits of At-Home Workouts

June 22, 2021

If time, money, and self-doubt or personal discomfort are obstacles to someone going to a gym regularly, now there are no excuses. They can reap the same benefits in a shorter time without having to leave home. No traffic, no funky gym shower, no weird guy flexing in front of a mirror taking selfies. Moreover, no equi

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How Stress, Sleep, and Loneliness Can Impact Your Health

June 14, 2021

It is well-researched that chronic (or repeated) stress changes brain structure and function. This persistent stress puts individuals at risk for significant physiological and psychological problems, as it is a major trigger for perpetual inflammation in the body and brain. Repeated stress – and subsequent inflammatory

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Unhealthy Days: What the Research Says

June 8, 2021

Diet quality is often one indicator of a healthy versus unhealthy day and clinical research also confirms that our dietary choices are closely associated with mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical factors.

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Recipe Roundup: Collagen Favorites

May 26, 2021

Enjoy collagen in your sweet treats to help your gut microbiome and to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings!

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How Exercise & Collagen Can Improve Body Composition

May 18, 2021

The body is not only composed of complete proteins, but is 25% to 30% collagen. Collagen protein is renewed at comparable rates to other proteins in the body, such as in muscle. It is important to note that collagen also makes up a significant component of many tissues such as 65% to 80% in tendons, 70% in ligaments, a

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Why Collagen is Making a Comeback

May 10, 2021

Whether gotten the old-fashioned way or through the more modern method, dietary collagen can be helpful for supporting body collagen structures.

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Recipe Roundup: Paleo

April 26, 2021

While lowering inflammation and improving gut health, you still have so many delicious options to eat that will leave you feeling satisfied. Here are some of my favorite Paleo recipes.

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How Exercise & The Paleo Diet May Help with Cognition

April 19, 2021

Ketogenic diets have been shown to be effective for improving this, and research published earlier this year adds to the body of literature showing that restriction of dietary carbohydrate.

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Optimizing Wellness with Paleo

April 12, 2021

Owing to the availability of grain-free bread, quinoa chips, and other items that follow the letter of these ways of eating but not the spirit.

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The Caveman Diet

April 5, 2021

Before there were convenience stores, donut shops, and Postmates, our ancestors may have had to travel long distances on foot to gather plant foods and to track and capture prey. They would have had to remain vigilant for threats and occasionally sprint away from predators.

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The Relationship Between Food Sensitivity & Histamine Intolerance

March 23, 2021

Stricter elimination diets such as those employed for ameliorating the effects of autoimmune conditions may call for removing eggs, nuts, and nightshade vegetables.

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Does Dietary Histamine Impact Asthma?

March 17, 2021

According to a new study published in Nutrients, researchers investigated the effect of controlling dietary histamine intake and its impact on respiratory symptoms in children with asthma.

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Can Prebiotics Help With Your Allergies?

March 8, 2021

It has often been said that the health and function of the immune system are directly associated with the diversity and health of the microbiome. If this is the case, then it is reasonable to consider the microbiome when seeking to solve the allergy enigma.

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Herbs for Allergies

March 1, 2021

Clinically, the host of this battle experiences a runny, itchy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, congestion, fatigue, and sometimes a mild fever. Luckily, there are some natural remedies and herbs that can help.

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Vitamin B Supplementation for Mood & Stress

February 22, 2021

Researchers investigated the effects of B vitamin supplementation on mood, depression, anxiety, and stress in a study in Nutrients. This review, which included over 2000 participants over the age of 18, consisted of 18 studies that involved a B vitamin supplement containing at least 3 B vitamins.

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Can Magnesium Deficiency Contribute to Dementia?

February 15, 2021

The role of magnesium levels in dementia was investigated over a 27 year period in a new study published in Nutrients. Magnesium is often cited as the nutrient people are most deficient in, and has been shown to have beneficial effects in multiple chronic conditions.

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Brain Health

February 9, 2021

A study in JAMA showed that following a Mediterranean diet－ incorporating one liter per week of EVOO － was associated with improved measures of cognitive function in an older population compared with the controls who were advised to reduce dietary fat consumption.

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The Role of Glucose in Alzheimer's

February 1, 2021

It has been known since at least 1994 that glucose metabolism in the brain is compromised in AD.

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Why Do We Gain Weight As We Age?

January 25, 2021

There is more to this than simply eating less and exercising more, though. According to one of the study authors, “…processes in our fat tissue regulate changes in body weight during ageing in a way that is independent of other factors.”

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How Thyroid Health Impacts Weight

January 18, 2021

A growing body of research and patient reports suggest that it is entirely possible to have a normal TSH level while still experiencing hypothyroidism. There are a number of situations in which TSH may be normal.

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Intermittent Fasting: What Does the Research Say?

January 12, 2021

There is a growing body of literature supporting a role for time-restricted eating (TRE) as an intervention for individuals with metabolic syndrome. Research published last month in the journal Cell Metabolism sums this up perfectly.

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Natural Supplements for Weight Loss

January 4, 2021

Researchers predicted that severe obesity—defined as a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 35—will affect close to 1 in 4 adults, with a prevalence exceeding 25 percent in 25 states.

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Recipe Roundup: Detox

December 28, 2020

Ready to kickstart the new year with a detox? These recipes will not disappoint nor sacrifice flavor!

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Why Everyone Should Detox

December 22, 2020

In the world of integrative medicine, detoxification is really just our individual ability to detoxify our bodies by eliminating toxic substances. This is critical to our overall health. All of us live in an ever-increasingly toxic environment.

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Does Alcohol Cause Nutrient Depletion?

December 14, 2020

Rapid alcohol exposure causes the cells of the liver to release their vitamin content, but even slow, continual consumption of alcohol contributes to nutrient deficiencies.

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The Effects of Alcohol on Memory & Cognition

December 7, 2020

We hear the message, a “daily glass of wine increases risk of early death by 20%”; but then, “having a drink may help you live longer.” It is nearly impossible to keep up with the changing messages, and the truth about alcohol most likely lies somewhere in between harmful and beneficial.

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Recipe Roundup: AIP

November 23, 2020

Whether or not you struggle with an autoimmune disease, these recipes are both delicious and autoimmune-protocol (AIP) friendly.

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Causes & Solutions for Autoimmune Disease

November 16, 2020

Autoimmunity can occur several different ways. First, there can be a mistaken identity, and the body attacks itself. This can occur with a virus where there is tissue destruction with the virus appearing to be foreign to the body.

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Selenium and Inositol for Hashimoto's

November 9, 2020

Myo-inositol and selenium help restore normal thyroid function in Hashimoto's patients with subclinical hypothyroidism, according to a recent study published in the European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences.

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From Infected to Inflamed: Evolution of Autoimmune Disease

November 2, 2020

Even though contemporary societies have evolved to resist most infectious diseases due to the immune gene response against infection, according to researchers, there has been a significant increase of chronic inflammatory conditions at alarming rates as a result of evolution.

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Recipe Roundup: Delicious Desserts That Won't Spike Blood Sugar

October 26, 2020

Say no to the sugar and chemical overload that will wreak havoc on you (and your children's) bodies. I have created these delectable desserts that are made of clean ingredients and, of course, no refined sugar.

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How Does the Keto Diet Affect Insulin and Blood Glucose?

October 19, 2020

Carbohydrate restriction has demonstrated efficacy for improving glycemic control in type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. In fact, it is so powerful that a team of researchers active in this field have said it should be the first approach in diabetes management, and presented significant evidence.

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Prevalence, Diet, and Supplementation for Diabetes and Prediabetes

October 12, 2020

Diabetes, a major cause of death and other illness, continues to remain a significant problem in America. The medical costs associated with diabetes are substantial: the American Diabetes Association (ADA) estimates that managing diabetes for just one year costs an average of $6,649 per person.

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Cravings: What is Your Body Trying to Tell You?

October 5, 2020

One hypothesis is that cravings can be a sign of nutrient deficiencies. For example, if someone is magnesium deficient,they might crave a pile of sautéed greens; or if someone needs more iron, they might get a craving for liver.

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Diet, Exercise, and Supplementation for Immune System

September 21, 2020

After most people turn 40, the body’s cells have more difficulty producing antioxidants and absorb free radicals, making them more susceptible to damage and death.

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Vitamin D and Respiratory Infections

September 15, 2020

iruses often occur in the winter when vitamin D levels are the lowest, and supplementation is often necessary in order to reach optimal levels.

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Importance of Nutritional Status on Immune Health

September 10, 2020

Specific minerals, vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids support the immune system, and a deficiency can increase the risk of infections. Vitamins and minerals help support a normal inflammatory response, support and maintain physical barriers, produce antimicrobial proteins, and assist in the production of cytokines.

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Recipe Roundup: Anti-Inflammatory

July 22, 2020

Here are some recipes that are not only delicious, but also help to fight inflammation in the body. Happy cooking!

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Anti-Inflammatory Foods (And Inflammatory Foods to Avoid)

July 15, 2020

Many herbs and foods such as turmeric, oregano,garlic, green tea, blueberries, and ginger contain bioflavonoids and polyphenols that limit free-radical production in the body.

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Inflammation

July 7, 2020

There’s a silent (yet disruptive) kind of inflammation that can take place without you even knowing it. What you eat, drink, are stressed out, environmental toxins,smoking, drinking, and even a sedentary lifestyle can create a fiery cascade of inflammation in your body.

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Recipe Roundup: Low Carb

June 17, 2020

I focus on protein, fat, and fiber for every meal. Here are some recent recipes that are suited for each diet type that are also low in carbohydrates.

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5 Reasons You Can't Lose Weight

June 11, 2020

I’m here to tell you that I understand your frustration and there are reasons behind it. We know that 1+1 = 2, and if something in the formulation changes, the outcome will change. That is exactly what is most likely happening in your body, and here are the tools to find it.

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Immunity Essentials

March 16, 2020

During this hectic time, I’ve been getting so many questions about COVID-19 and what I recommend build or keep your immune system strong to prevent illness! I’ll be releasing a podcast soon about what I recommend overall for boosting your immunity, but here are important supplements to take in the meantime.

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Super Bowl Snacks

January 28, 2020

Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner! Stay on track with your health goals with these delicious & classic recipes for game day.

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The Autoimmune Angst

December 18, 2019

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The Ultimate Gift Guide for the Health-Conscious Cook

December 7, 2019

Looking for the perfect gift for that health concious cook in your life? We've got you covered.

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The Diet Dilemma

June 18, 2019

Looking for help finding your ideal diet? This diet-dilemma is becoming more and more common with each passing day. Luckily, we are here to help!

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How to Read Food Labels

June 18, 2019

The law requires that a food’s ingredients be listed on its label. Ingredients appear in descending order by weight: the one that weighs the most is listed first the one that weighs the least is last, and so on.

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Intermittent Fasting… Is It For You?

March 29, 2019

Intermittent fasting has been around for many years but has recently gained renewed popularity. Perhaps the resurgence is because of newly released studies proving the health benefits of intermittent fasting.

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The Collagen Craze

January 27, 2019

Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies. It is found in bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, cartilage, skin, blood vessels, and the digestive system.

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December 19, 2018

I've launched my own line of products! Check them out here.

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Is Your Pain Reliever Hurting You?

December 4, 2018

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Chewing Gum… Bursting the Bubble

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Benefits of Turmeric

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March 28, 2018

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Recent Interview Boardroom Sessions Podcast #05

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Supplements for Optimal Prenatal Health

The Importance of Paternal Health

Fostering Good Eating Habits For Your Children

The Impact of Diet on Leaky Gut

Are Supplements Really Just "Expensive Urine"?

How Your Gut Can Impact Your Mood

Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help With Depression?

B Vitamins and Mental Health: What Does The Research Say?

Recipe Roundup: Keto

How a Keto Diet Can Help Diabetic & Obese Individuals

Can Fats Prevent Cardiovascular Disease?

What's The Skinny on Fats?

Recipe Roundup: Healthy Swaps

The Benefits of At-Home Workouts

How Stress, Sleep, and Loneliness Can Impact Your Health

Unhealthy Days: What the Research Says

Recipe Roundup: Collagen Favorites

How Exercise & Collagen Can Improve Body Composition

Why Collagen is Making a Comeback

Recipe Roundup: Paleo

How Exercise & The Paleo Diet May Help with Cognition

Optimizing Wellness with Paleo

The Caveman Diet

The Relationship Between Food Sensitivity & Histamine Intolerance

Does Dietary Histamine Impact Asthma?

Can Prebiotics Help With Your Allergies?

Herbs for Allergies

Vitamin B Supplementation for Mood & Stress

Can Magnesium Deficiency Contribute to Dementia?

Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Brain Health

The Role of Glucose in Alzheimer's

Why Do We Gain Weight As We Age?

How Thyroid Health Impacts Weight

Intermittent Fasting: What Does the Research Say?

Natural Supplements for Weight Loss

Recipe Roundup: Detox

Why Everyone Should Detox

Does Alcohol Cause Nutrient Depletion?

The Effects of Alcohol on Memory & Cognition

Recipe Roundup: AIP

Causes & Solutions for Autoimmune Disease

Selenium and Inositol for Hashimoto's

From Infected to Inflamed: Evolution of Autoimmune Disease

Recipe Roundup: Delicious Desserts That Won't Spike Blood Sugar

How Does the Keto Diet Affect Insulin and Blood Glucose?

Prevalence, Diet, and Supplementation for Diabetes and Prediabetes

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Diet, Exercise, and Supplementation for Immune System

Vitamin D and Respiratory Infections

Importance of Nutritional Status on Immune Health

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Inflammation

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5 Reasons You Can't Lose Weight

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Super Bowl Snacks

The Autoimmune Angst

The Ultimate Gift Guide for the Health-Conscious Cook

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The Collagen Craze

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Good Night to Nightshades?

Could Lectins Be the Root of Your Health Problems?

Healthy Easter & Passover Sweets – Home & Family TV

What’s All the Buzz About CBD?

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