Overcome Your Sugar Addiction!
We are all programed to like sugar but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to overcome your sugar addiction!
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Overcoming Your Sugar Addiction
We are all programed to like sugar and we need to Overcoming our Sugar Addiction. New research shows some are genetically much more prone to sugar and food addiction than others. The science demonstrating that people can be biologically addicted to sugar in the same way we can be addicted to heroin, cocaine or nicotine…
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Oxalates 101: Are Oxalates Messing with Your Gut?
Oxalates are compounds that naturally exist in many food items. Often found in food considered healthy – such as spinach and almonds – oxalates can cause digestive issues.
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Oxytocin…It’s Not Just About Sex!
Oxytocin… it’s not just about sex! The pituitary is a very important gland located at the base of the brain, just below the hypothalamus. The two main sections of the gland, the anterior and posterior pituitary secrete some very essential hormones for life…. Anterior Pituitary Hormones ACTH (Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone) – stimulates adrenal gland to produce cortisol FSH…
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Paleo Guide to Natural Sweeteners: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Paleo Guide to Natural Sweeteners: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Inflammation is an essential part of the body’s healing system. Without it, injuries would fester and simple infections could be deadly. Too much of a good thing, however, is downright deadly. Chronic low-grade inflammation is intimately involved most chronic disease, including Alzheimer’s, diabetes,…
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Paleo Safe Options On the Go from Dr Jill Carnahan
Dr. Jill’s Favorite Healthy Paleo Snack Options… Paleo Safe Options On the Go from Dr. Jill Carnahan. You’ve been asking for healthy snack ideas that are loaded with protein and low glycemic so this week I put together a bunch of my favorites, including travel and to-go ideas…Check it out! Paleo Apple slices with 2…
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Patient Testimonial of Healing – Tonia M.
I love hearing the stories of patients who take control of their health and experience amazing results. Here is a testimony from one of my patients… Patient Testimonial of Healing – Tonia M.”It’s been a nostalgic weekend for me. Six months ago we were at this same resort in Redding California and my body went…
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Polyphenols: What Are The Health Benefits Of These Powerful Plant Compounds?
We all know that fruits and vegetables are good for us right? But what exactly is it about these plant-based foods that make them so good for our health? As it turns out, the health benefits of fruits and veggies can, at least in part, be traced back to a class of compounds known as…
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Quality Over Quantity: Choosing the Best Supplement for You
When it comes to choosing the right supplements, quality matters – a lot. So today we’re diving into how to ensure you’re choosing only the highest quality supplements.
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Quotes on stress and wellness
Quotes on stress and wellness. Unraveling The Mystery of Health: How People Manage Stress and Stay Well. We are coming to understand health not as the absence of disease, but rather as the process by which individuals maintain their sense of coherence (i.e. sense that life is comprehensible, manageable, and meaningful) and ability to function…
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Reviews and Comparisons of Almond Milk: Best & Worst
Reviews and Comparisons of Almond Milk: Best & Worst. Are you looking for a dairy-free, soy-free alternative to milk? Almond and coconut milks are delicious and healthy alternatives. If you own a juicer, it is quite simple to make your own… however, if you want to try commercially available brands, I’ve tried them all and…
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Safe and Effective Detox Binders That Actually Work
We need to reduce our toxic burden wherever possible, support our body’s natural detox pathways, and incorporate detox binders into our health routine.
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Saturated Fat is NOT the Enemy
Nutrition advice has performed some pretty spectacular flip-flops over the past few decades. First nuts were thought to cause heart disease, then eggs were banished from the breakfast table only to be welcomed back later. Margarine was first deemed healthier than butter—until researchers determined that the trans fats were much harder on the arteries. Saturated…
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Seafood: Friend or Foe? Why Seafood is Still Good for You, and What You Can Do to Keep Your Family Safe
If you’re a seafood lover, these headlines along with the already well-known risks of parasites, heavy metals, and chemicals may have you thinking twice before going to a sushi restaurant for date night. So should you stop eating seafood? The simple answer is no, but read on to find out why the benefits of seafood greatly outweigh the risks, and the steps you can take to continue enjoying seafood this summer.
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Self-Eating Cells: Are They More Harmful or Helpful in Coronavirus?
In this article, we’re going to dive into new research speculating that COVID-19 may be able to manipulate a natural immune response known as autophagy – or self-eating cells.
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Short-Chain Fatty Acids: How to Maximize Their Health Benefits
As the old saying goes, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. We all know fiber is good for health but why is this? It turns out it is more complicated than just a way to help you feel full and stay regulated.
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Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth: Signs, Symptoms, and the IBS Connection
If you’re constipated or struggle with gas or bloating you’ve probably already done your fair share of googling things, such as, “What foods cause bloating?”, “How to stop diarrhea”, or “Will taking probiotics stop gas?” But now you’re confused—you’ve cleaned up your diet, stopped taking antibiotics, and are taking probiotics regularly, but the symptoms aren’t…
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Stroke and Dementia Risk Grows with Intake of Artificial Sweeteners
Diet sodas are gaining negative attention yet again, and for good reason. A recent study found that consuming a daily can of sugar-free soda is associated with higher risks of suffering a stroke or developing dementia. Heavily sugared drinks already had a bad rap for causing a myriad of health issues such as weight gain, liver…
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Teach Your Children Well
Teach Your Children Well. A recent study shows that children taught (by example) to eat for emotional reasons, are more likely to eat poorly and be overweight. Guess where they learned it? Yep – researchers at the University of Birmingham, UK set out to answer that question. They studied the dietary habits of 25 children…
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Ten Tips To Protect Your Body from Toxic Chemicals
Don’t put anything on your skin you wouldn’t eat! Avoid mainstream consumer skin care, cosmetics and personal care products, period! Need soap? Try natural brands like Dr Bronner’s, Mrs. Meyers, Watkins or Nubain Heritage. Don’t eat foods made with chemicals you can’t pronounce. Read the ingredients labels. If the list of ingredients is too long…
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The Biology of Food Addiction
The Biology of Food Addiction The Calorie Hypothesis Current view: Obesity is just lack of will power …eat less, exercise more The Biology of Food Addiction. This model fails because: Our body’s wise compensatory mechanisms defend against weight loss by decreasing energy expenditure and increasing appetite as we diet High glycemic carbohydrates (like added refined sugars,…
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