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Neutralize your stress

It’s important to find a healthy way to manage stress. Not only can it lead to anxiety, depression and a weakened immune system, but stress has also been linked to a range of health conditions including weight gain, IBS, heart disease and, unfortunately, the list goes on. In fact, it accounts for nearly 90 percent of all visits to primary...

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Medicinal mushrooms are a surprising must-have supplement

I’m often asked, “What do you take to stay healthy?” While most of what I take is pretty common, one of my answers often surprises people, simply because most have never heard of it. Today, I want to share what it is and why I consider it to be, perhaps now more than ever, my nutritional must-have. Few natural remedies provide greater...

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The dangers of oxidative stress

Have you ever heard of the term “oxidative stress?” There’s a good chance you haven’t. However, you’re probably quite familiar with the conditions long-term oxidative stress can lead to—like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Oxidative...

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Life after gallbladder removal

Each year, more than 600,000 people have their gallbladders removed. While removal provides relief from gallstones or other inflammatory related issues, it can lead to a variety of digestive problems. In fact, more than half of those who have the surgery report trouble digesting fats. While technically not necessary, the gallbladder plays a...

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The memory mushroom

An area of great interest for many of us is the growing research into nootropics—the class of medicines, supplements and other substances that may improve cognitive function, including memory. I’d like to discuss one of these substances, a medicinal mushroom that, according to research, contains bioactive substances that may protect...

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