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HOW TO STRENGTHEN YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM AND MAKE YOUR BODY FLU-PROOF
Immunity has become a seasonal discussion, reserved for fall and winter when colds and flu are most prevalent. While this is an excellent starting point, building a strong immune system should not be an occasional effort. In addition to destroying the viruses and germs that we’re more vulnerable to in the winter, immune defenses also…
Read MoreDO STEROID INJECTIONS IN THE HIP AND KNEE ACCELERATE ARTHRITIS AND CAUSE JOINT DESTRUCTION?
Arthritis and joint pain affect millions of Americans annually. It causes chronic joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. The resulting pain and inflammation wreaks havoc on the body, alter one’s ability to carry out your daily activities, reduces joy, and over time cause depression. Knee and hip pain are among the most common types of pain…
Read MoreBREAST CANCER AWARENESS
Every year in October, we’re reminded about a danger that currently affects more than three million women across the United States, and many more across the globe: breast cancer. No one is ever prepared to hear that she or he has breast cancer — or any cancer, for that matter. However, preventing cancer is a…
Read MoreDETOXIFICATION AND YOUR HEALTH
Our bodies have five detox organs: Skin, Lungs, Kidneys, Liver & Intestines. These organs help to pull out toxins in our bodies that we are exposed to everyday. If our body is healthy and our detox pathways are open and working properly, then our body does the work for us, and the toxic chemicals are…
Read MoreDO YOU HAVE ANEMIA?
What is anemia? Anemia is a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body’s tissues. Put simply, a person is anemic when the number of red blood cells circulating through their body is lower than normal. There are many forms of anemia, each with its own…
Read MoreNATURAL REMEDIES FOR IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
Irritable bowel syndrome is the most common gastrointestinal disorder in the United States. Chances are, you or someone you know has it. Although, it’s not a disease most of us like to talk about, since the symptoms are so embarrassing and unpleasant, it’s at the top of your mind even if you aren’t comfortable mentioning…
Read MoreCOPD AND CHRONIC LUNG PROBLEMS.
COPD stands for chronic, obstructive, pulmonary disorder and is a term that that includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema and asthma. COPD is now the third leading cause of death in the U.S. That means you have a higher chance of dying from these lung problems than you do from an accident, a stroke, Alzheimer’s or even…
Read MoreThyroid Problems: The Hidden Epidemic That Can Destroy Your Health
Your thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located in the base of the neck just below the Adam’s apple. Although relatively small, the thyroid gland plays a huge role in our body. It influences the body’s metabolism and regulates the function of the body’s most important organs, including the heart, brain, liver, kidneys…
Read MoreThe Thyroid – Adrenal Connection
On our show we talked about the function of the thyroid and how your thyroid gland is like your body’s gas pedal. When it’s cruising at the right speed, you feel great. But when it’s not “giving enough gas” – or not producing enough thyroid hormone – you feel like you’re driving in slow motion…
Read MoreDEFENDING YOUR BODY AGAINST METABOLIC SYNDROME
Metabolic syndrome is a nasty health condition that is as widespread as pimples and the common cold and seems to just sneak up on you as you age. According to the American Heart Association, 47 million Americans have it. That’s a staggering one out of every six people in this country. Also known as insulin…
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