Are you tired? Do you experience brain fog, hair loss, or restless legs? Do you feel a need to chew on ice or eat strange things like dirt or non-cooked rice? If so, read on because you might be suffering from iron deficiency. Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world. It […]
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Naturopathic medicine has a longstanding tradition of recognizing that gut health is central to overall health, and this is now being reflected in the medical literature, especially with the vastly expanding research regarding the importance of the gut microbiome. However, many people suffer from irritable bowel syndrome or other digestive complaints, sometimes not even knowing
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It is important to remember the contributions of the people who came before us. Not only is it fair to give credit where credit is due, but for people who have struggled against racist and/or sexist limitations, seeing people break free of these constraints provides role models and hope. It shows that more is possible.
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If you have ever suffered from chronic hives, you know how miserable they can be. Hives are raised, red areas on the skin that can be very itchy, making a person miserable and negatively affecting sleep and overall quality of life. Up to 20% of people experience hives sometime during their lifetime. When hives last
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It is almost the end of 2020, which has mostly been overshadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the ideas about social distancing, wearing masks, and washing hands to slow the spread of the virus is old news. However, it is probably less well known that the first full week in December is National Handwashing Week,
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The weather is getting colder, and the days are getting darker, and with the change in season comes the increase in cold, flu and other illness. You might be wondering what you can d to stay healthy, especially within the context of our current pandemic. For some people, the flu shot is an annual tradition.
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The COVID-19 pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has infected millions of people worldwide and led to recommendations like many of us have never seen before. People are confused due to conflicting information and frustrated because they do not know who to believe. The issue of wearing masks is a good example. Early on,
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Highlights – Vitamin D and COVID-19 in a nutshell: Low vitamin D status is associated with cardiovascular disease, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and obesity, and researchers are beginning to ask if it is also associated with more severe COVID-19 illness. Vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency is common, particularly in the elderly, dark skinned people, overweight/obese, people in northern
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Cardiovascular Disease is #1 Cause of Death Worldwide Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most common cause of death for both men and women in the US and across the globe. [1] With the 2017 American Heart Association updated definition of high blood pressure, about 50% of American adults have some sort of cardiovascular disease, including hypertension. [2]
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Lately people have been wondering if elderberry is safe in COVID-19. Black elder or elderberries and elder flowers have been used since ancient times to fight the common cold, flu and even cold sores, among other things. Although there are no clinical studies looking at elderberry extract in COVID-19, it seems a reasonable choice, considering
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