Many people forgo a healthy diet because it’s too intimidating or too complex. This blog breaks down our simple approach to eating healthy by eating the rainbow.
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Most people think that diabetes is simply having too much blood sugar remain the blood after eating a sugar rich meal. This is not true! Diabetes is a name given to describe a list of metabolic disorders, of which one of the main recognizable features is high blood sugar. This detail is important because if you ever want to reverse a disease, you have to understand what is going on in order to make the necessary corrections. Medication cannot cure diabetes. In most circumstances though, you can completely reverse diabetes by making the right changes.
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A Whole Foods, Plant-based Diet is a diet that consists of unrefined and unprocessed plant-based food. The main food groups of a whole foods plant-based diet are: Vegetables (including roots), Fruits, Legumes, Grains, Nuts/Seeds, Spices and Superfoods. Click to learn more about implementing a better diet!
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The brain is not the mind - Whether this is a new concept for you, or whether you already knew this, it is something that is important to reflect upon when talking about the impact that mental health has on physical health, and the other way around.
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When people think about health, most people tend to think about physical intactness. No broken bones? No abnormal swelling? No abnormal lab values? Well then, that is a healthy person, right? Well, did you know that the world “HEALTH” comes from the word WHOLE?
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Where there is life, there is water Adages like these are made popular not only because we repeat them over time, but because they contain profound wisdom that often withstands the test of time.
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Health is our natural and innate state because we are self-healing creatures that have adapted and selected traits to thrive in our environments. A fish is biologically designed to not only live in the ocean, but it is designed to thrive in the ocean.
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Natural medicine is great, but can natural therapies really help with chronic diseases like arthritis or multiple sclerosis?
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For most of your life, you probably have visited a doctor and thought your doctor practices medicine the same as other doctors. While this is true for the most part, physicians have different philosophies that they follow. These philosophies determine how they approach health.
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5-hydroxy-tryptophan (5-HTP) is a supplement that can be purchased in most stores that sell vitamins and nutrients, but the question is should you use it? 5-HTP is a precursor to the formation of Serotonin. It is derived from the break down of an amino acid called Tryptophan. This may sound like boring biochemistry, but knowing this will help better understand why 5-HTP may be an option for you.
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You may have heard about this herb as an “adaptogen” that can be used to minimize stress. Well, what you heard is true! Ashwagandha is a popular adaptogen that can help the nervous system respond better to stress. Before we go any further, you may be asking ‘what is an adaptogen?’
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Pneumonia is an infection in the lungs. It can be caused by a variety of different pathogens, but pneumonia most commonly occurs as a complication from influenza or other viral respiratory infections. Antibiotics are often used to treat pneumonia, and urgent care may be necessary if the pneumonia symptoms are severe.
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You’ve made the decision to start prioritizing your mental health and well-being, now what? What does that even look like?
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The COVID Delta variant is a variation of the original virus that has been causing mass destruction since its discovery. The variant was named for its resemblance to three Greek letters: Δ, δ, and χ.
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Naturopathy is a type of medicine that combines natural therapies and traditional practices to promote the body's ability to heal itself. It brings together modern and ancient medical knowledge, including elements from homeopathy, acupuncture, herbalism, nutrition, and physical therapy. Naturopaths are trained in diagnosing conditions by taking a patient's symptoms into account as well as their personal history.
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Integrative Medicine is a system of health care that combines the best of Western medicine with traditional practices. It's no wonder why integrative medicine has become so popular, as it improves wellness, reduces costs, and increases patient satisfaction. This article will explore how integrative medicine can improve your life and reduce stress.
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