Vitamin D Deficiency May Contribue to Crohn’s Disease

Research findings suggest that low levels of vitamin D may contribute to Crohn's and other inflammatory bowel diseases. This inexpensive vitamin, actually a hormone, may alleviate Crohns symptoms in some patients.…

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Apple Cider Vinegar May Lower Blood Sugar, Help Type 2 Diabetes, Reduce Ab Fat

Studies suggest a substance in apple cider vinegar can reduce blood sugar in type 2 diabetics, lower blood pressure and decrease hunger & fat accumulation. Researchers have uncovered a signaling…

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DHEA Improves Stress Resilience & Depression – Anti-Aging Hormone Offers Mood Benefits

  DHEA, a natural steroid and precursor hormone produced by the adrenals, has been shown to provide several anti-aging benefits, and research suggests DHEA may also improve mid-life onset depression in people…

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Preventing Breast Cancer: Multiple Modality Screening Best Approach

[caption id="attachment_3834" align="alignleft" width="300"] Breast thermography is accurate, offers early prevention, avoids radiation[/caption]   After reading about some of the negatives of mammography and doing a tremendous amount of research…

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Can Vitamin D Impact Weight Loss?

Vitamin D continues to make headline news. Findings suggest adequate levels may break barriers with individuals battling excess weight. Research reveals a relationship between vitamin D levels in the body,…

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Integrative Massage For Chronic Pain – Multi-Disciplinary Approach More Effective

[caption id="attachment_3512" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Multiple massage modalities during one session can be very effective to treat chronic pain issues."][/caption] Photo, Flickr  I probably have every massage tool known to mankind…

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Vitamin D Deficiency, Fibromyalgia, Anxiety & Depression: Possible Links

[caption id="attachment_3703" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="The Sunshine Vitamin. Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to fibromyalgia, chronic pain symptoms."][/caption] (Photo credit, Maggie Smith) While researchers have found a relationship between insufficient vitamin…

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Magnesium and Malic Acid Combination for Fibromyalgia

[caption id="attachment_3646" align="alignnone" width="213" caption="Synergy with both supplements may improve symptoms in FMS."][/caption] Photo credit: Flickr While magnesium can reduce pain in some fibromyalgia patients, not everyone with FMS has…

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Autism and Insomnia – Melatonin Improves Kids’ Sleep Disorders

[caption id="attachment_3089" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Photo by: Hepingting, Flickr"][/caption] A sleep hormone produced by the pineal gland may improve sleep issues in children with autism, resulting in an improvement of the…

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Autism and Vitamin D Incidental Findings Gaining Attention

(Image credit, Flickr) Researchers are continuing to piece together one of the most mysterious modern day epidemics, autism spectrum disorder, a syndrome affecting one in 110 children. A growing body of…

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