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9+ Thyroid Tests to Know If Your Thyroid Is Healthy
The Problem with Mainstream Thyroid Testing and Treatment Today’s mainstream clinical practices surrounding detecting and treating thyroid conditions are lacking. This predicament has left many thyroid sufferers without answers. Inadequate lab testing, along with a vast reference gap in lab ranges, leaves many thyroid conditions undetected and untreated. It is estimated that 20 million Americans…
Read MoreFatty Liver Disease: Signs, Risks & How to Reverse It Naturally
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) happens when too much fat builds up and is stored in your liver. If more than 5% of the total liver weight is comprised of fat cells, it is a fatty liver. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is a kind of metabolic stress-induced liver injury that is closely related to insulin…
Read MoreObesity Causes: Hormones, Genetics, Environment & More
What Causes Obesity? Many things are involved in causing obesity, a chronic and complicated medical condition that involves having too much body fat. Along with eating and activity patterns, your genes, environment, and emotions play a role. So can your hormones, medical conditions you have, and medications you take. Diet and Activity Among the things…
Read MoreHow Poor Sleep Impacts Weight and What You Can Do About It
Sleep. Beautiful sleep. When it comes to your health routine, sleep may be the closest thing there is to a fountain of youth. Your body repairs itself and recovers while you sleep, leading to a long list of benefits for your looks. The key is to get enough shut-eye — 7 to 9 quality hours each…
Read MoreIs the Calcium Paradox Hurting Your Heart?
Calcium is an essential nutrient, and many people, particularly women, take supplements to ward off osteoporosis. But calcium appears to lead another life that seems to contribute to the formation of arterial plaque and other factors that lead to heart disease. A German study published in 2012 found a surprising link between calcium supplements and…
Read MoreAstaxanthin in Krill Oil: What It Is, Why It Works, and What the Research Says
If you’ve been dealing with joint pain that won’t quit, energy that runs out by noon, brain fog that makes it hard to think straight, or lab results your doctor described as “something to watch,” you’re probably looking for answers that actually address what’s going on, not just manage the symptoms. Krill oil with astaxanthin…
Read MoreEczema Unveiled: Beyond the Itch
It’s itchy. It’s embarrassing. And it affects more than 30 million Americans. It’s eczema. And if you have it, you know the toll it takes on your self-esteem. It leaves you with dry, red, itchy skin, eventually becoming rough, leathery, or scaly patches that get oozy or crusty because you can’t stop scratching. The toll…
Read MoreTHE HEALTH BENEFITS OF RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS
There are dozens of ways to improve your health. You can eat nutritious food, maintain a healthy weight, take supplements, and exercise regularly. Another way to influence your health is to perform random acts of kindness. As traumatic as 2020 has been on all of us, we could benefit from both providing and receiving random…
Read MoreGlucosamine may reduce overall death rates as effectively as regular exercise, study suggests.
Glucosamine supplements may reduce overall mortality about as well as regular exercise does, according to a new epidemiological study from West Virginia University. “Does this mean that if you get off work at five o’clock one day, you should just skip the gym, take a glucosamine pill and go home instead?” said Dana King, professor…
Read MoreHOW TO KEEP YOUR GUT HAPPY AND HEALTHY DURING THE HOLIDAYS
The holidays are easily one of my favorite times of the year. I love the extra time with loved ones, the tradition, the decor, the gift-giving, and the overall feel of joy! But let’s be honest, the holidays can take a toll on your health, especially your gut health. Some of the most common complaints…
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