Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Heart Disease affects 1 in 4 Americans and costs upwards of $320 billion a year! Statin drugs make $30 billion a year. Currently, the medical view of cholesterol is when it exceeds 200 mg/dL in the serum, it must be reduced with a pharmaceutical drug. […]

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Apple Cider Vinegar

Have you ever tried apple cider vinegar? Did you know that apple cider vinegar has so many good properties! Although it can be hard to drink, there are other ways to put it in your diet. You can get organic, unfiltered and/or raw vinegar. Unfiltered […]

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Sugar and Energy Drinks

Major energy drink brands such as Redbull, Monster, 5 hour energy and others, cater to those that are tired and need a boost of energy. They deliver a short hit of energy and then a major crash to where you will need another boost of […]

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What is Milk Thistle?

The milk thistle plant is native to the Mediterranean and it’s name is derived from the milky white veins on the leaves and white sap they produce. Other names for milk thistle is: Saint Mary’s Thistle, holy thistle, variegated thistle and Scotch thistle. Milk thistle […]

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Radiating Pain

Ive been seeing more and more “arm pain” (in the shoulder, elbow, wrist or hand) with swelling, tingling, numbness, and/or pain lately. So the question has been what is causing the arm or hand pain and what am I doing to cause it?! This is […]

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Time For A Backpack Check

Back to school is right around the corner! So it’s time to buy new backpacks. While kids are focused on wanting a character backpack or rainbow and sparkles, make sure you are buying for their size, not character or pattern. This will help protect their […]

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Posture Exercises

When your mom told you to stand up straight, it was for a good reason. Posture plays a major role in neck and upper back pain. As you age your posture can get worse if you’re not careful. Correcting posture is much harder to do […]

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The Dark Side of Soda

Did you know that Coca-Cola products are consumed at the rate of more than 1.9 billion drinks per day? A Gallup poll revealed that about 50% of Americans drink soda daily with the average daily intake being 2.6 glasses per day! Mexicans drink more soft drinks than any […]

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