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Vitamin D and the Flu

                White blood cells contain vitamin D receptors, as do all cells in the  human body.   When vitamin D binds to them, it causes the release of  antimicrobial proteins that help your body fight invading viruses and germs.  People with lower blood vitamin D levels are more susceptible […]

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Do you have Endometriosis?

                There has been a connection between Endometriosis and the following: Tissue backs up through the fallopian tubes and into the abdomen where it attaches and grows.; Endometrial cell transport; Embryonic cell growth; Surgical scars; Oestrogen mimicking chemicals in a foetus; Weakened immune system; Genetics; Elevated Oestrogen. Why […]

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Improving Autism

                Did you know that in the 1960’s the rate of Autism was 1: 10,000 and now it is 1:36!  Babies are not born with Autism, the environment determines the expression of your genes.  Autistic children have a genetic defect in their ability to make Vitamin D from […]

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Vitamin D and Crohn’s Disease

                The prevalence of Crohn’s disease has been steadily increasing since the 1970s for reasons no one understands. However, it is less common in equatorial countries.  Studies show individuals with Crohn’s disease have much lower vitamin D levels than healthy people and studies found that severity of Crohn’s […]

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High Blood Pressure and Sugar

                One of the primary underlying causes of high blood pressure is related to your body producing too much insulin and leptin in response to a high-carbohydrate (i.e. high sugar) and processed food diet.  Fructose also  elevates uric acid, which drives up your blood pressure by inhibiting the […]

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Benefits of Chamomile Tea

                Improves Cardiovascular  Function: Flavonoids in plants have been  long associated with a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease, as well as myocardial infarction. Improves Digestive Function for Babies With Colic Induces Sleepiness Helps Lower Risk of Cancer: Apigenin, an antioxidant found in chamomile, has been […]

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High Blood Pressure and Salt

                Overindulgence in the typically used commercially processed table salt can lead to fluid retention, high blood pressure, swelling of your limbs, and shortness of breath. In the long term, it is thought to contribute to high blood pressure, kidney and heart disease, heart attacks, and heart failure. […]

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Environmental Chemicals in Pregnant Women

                Phthalates may be used in coatings for tablets, or in perfumes, nail polish and eye makeup; household cleaning products; home flooring and wall coverings; and food packaging and medical devices.  A recent study measured levels of phthalate metabolites in the urine of 165 healthy pregnant women  between […]

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The Benefits of Grounding

                Improve quality of sleep and feelings of restfulness upon waking. Reduce muscle stiffness and soreness Reduce chronic pain. Normalize secretion of the stress hormone cortisol Reduce stress and balance your autonomic nervous system Reduce the severity of the  inflammatory response after intense workouts. Raise your heart rate […]

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Want to lose weight?

                Protein is a well-known appetite suppressant – it works in a  number of ways. For example, a high protein intake boosts metabolism by preserving lean muscle mass, balances blood-glucose levels, reduces appetite and affects several weight-regulating hormones. Fat-loss associated with a high protein diet includes subcutaneous and […]

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