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Toxic Metals Lead to Hardened Arteries

Razi Berry Environmental exposure to low-levels of the toxic metals arsenic, cadmium and titanium appears to increase the risk of plaque buildup in arteries in the neck, heart and legs, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association’s journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology (ATVB). Traces of metal may enter the body […]

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Sugar is a Toxin to a Child’s Brain

Razi Berry Sugar practically screams from the shelves of your grocery store, especially those products marketed to kids. Children are the highest consumers of added sugar, even as high-sugar diets have been linked to health effects like obesity and heart disease and even impaired memory function. However, less is known about how high sugar consumption

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4 Reasons to Go Grain-Free

Sarah Cimperman, ND Grain-free is the new gluten-free when it comes to diet trends. Gluten, a group of proteins found in wheat and certain other grains like barley and rye, can trigger allergic and autoimmune reactions in some individuals. But gluten may not be the only problem and the avoidance of grains all together may

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Using Cigarettes to Quit Vaping

Razi Berry Lucas McClain started smoking cigarettes in high school but switched to vaping after he heard e-cigarettes were a safer alternative. His vape of choice became the Juul, the king of electronic cigarettes — which comes with a king-size nicotine hit. Oh the irony; smoking cigarettes to stop vaping “Juul made my nicotine addiction

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Feeding the Microbiome

Nicola Dehlinger, ND The microbiome is what we call the community made up of trillions of cells that live in your large intestine.  These bacteria and fungi outnumber all the other cells in your body put together!  Weighing more than your brain, the microbiome influences metabolism, mood, gut health, inflammation and appetite.  According to research,

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Everyday Toxins and Infertility

Dr Erin Westaway, ND One of the most overlooked factors in the conventional fertility world is the impact environmental toxicity has on a couple’s ability to reproduce. Frequently, the couples who come into my office looking for support with fertility have no known reason to explain their difficulty getting pregnant. Sometimes they’ve already had a

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Spring Detox: Top 5 Dietary Changes for a Fresh Start

Sarah Cimperman, ND Spring is a season of renewal. Over the winter, as our bodies have stored energy, they’ve also stored environmental toxins. Now is the time to eliminate them. True detoxification involves several enzymes, hormones, and organs, including the liver, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, skin, lungs, adipose tissue, and lymphatic system. Comprehensive detox programs like

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How to Optimize Your Cardiovascular Function to Maximize Energy

Dr. Sean X. Hesler, ND Thyroid, adrenals, anemia, stress, infections…oh my! When most health-savvy people think of fatigue, they think of these causes. While these are very common causes of fatigue in my patients, as a whole-patient Naturopathic Physician, I always consider my patients’ cardiovascular health as KEY to their energy levels! Reduced circulation is

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Toxic and Tired

Erin Westaway, ND Why so tired? I often ask my clients what would be different if they felt well.  The most common answer is, “I would have more energy – I’m just so tired.”   The truth is there are a lot of reasons why this could be. Besides the obvious lack of sleep – chronic

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Collagen – Discovering the Fountain of Youth

Dr. Tanvi Tijoriwala, ND What is Collagen? Collagen is the most abundant protein found in the body, which makes up the framework of the skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments (1). The dermal layer of the skin produces type I and III collagen (2) which are responsible for the skin looking healthy and young. Collagen can

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