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There has been a lot of talk lately about pH balance (or the acid/alkaline balance) in the world of natural medicine.  Advocates, and even some natural doctors, believe that maintaining the correct pH within the body is absolutely necessary for good health.  So what causes disruptions in the body’s pH balance anyway?  And what steps can be taken to ensure the correct pH balance?  This is your guide back to a healthy pH for health and longevity. (more…)

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Anyone who has experienced blood sugar problems understands the importance of maintaining healthy blood sugars.  Simply put: you just feel better.  Some folks take medication to help control their blood sugar, while others rely more upon lifestyle changes.  Regardless of how you decide to manage your blood sugar, it is important to be well educated when it comes to your treatment options, so that you can live a better life.

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This news article was written with the intent to clarify some of the misunderstandings that might be floating around when it comes to candida and it’s place in illness.  I am not a licensed medical doctor (which may or may not be a good thing, depending on who you are), just someone with a passion for natural medicine.  These are just my thoughts and perspectives; nothing less and nothing more.

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During the past century medical science has added wondrous treatments and technologies to its disease-fighting arsenal. For all these innovations, however, the most amazing and effective tools for fighting disease may be growing in our own backyard or nestled in the produce section of the local grocery store and fruit stand.

Fruits and vegetables. Countless generations of children have been beguiled, prodded, and bribed by their parents to eat them, and for good reason. Edible plants, full of nutrients, vitamins, and fiber, are essential for good health. But there’s more to these foodstuffs than just basic nutrition (and fixings for a really great pizza).

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Osteoporosis is a degenerative bone disorder characterized by the thinning and weakening of bone, leaving it more vulnerable to breaks and fractures.  Your skeleton is a hotbed of activity.  From childhood on through adulthood, old bone is continually being replaced with new bone in a process called remodeling.  Bone-eating cells called osteoclasts break down bone tissue creating microscopic cavities with fresh tissue.  Then bone-forming cells, called osteoblasts, refill the cavities with fresh tissue.  During childhood and adolescence, bone-builders form more new tissue than bone-eaters take away.  Then, at around age 30 to 35, bone-eaters begin to outnumber bone-builders, setting the stage for osteoporosis.

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Depression affects approximately 18.8 million Americans each year, almost 10% of the U.S. population. ¹ It is estimated that depression will be the second largest killer, next to heart disease, by the year 2020. 1 Depression can effect every aspect of a person’s life. Nobody wants to go through life carrying the burden of depression. Therefore, it is a good idea to be aware of the symptoms.

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Most of us have seen the commercials advertising household cleaners and sanitizers: “Kills 99.9% of disease causing bacteria…” In this newsletter we will take a closer look at microbes as they apply to our health. Do these little guys exist just to make us sick? Or does human life as we know it depend on these microbes? We will attempt to answer these questions and more while exploring the world of microbiology.

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Spring is here!  The birds are singing and the trees are in bloom.  Most of us clean our homes in the spring, why not focus on our bodies as well?  The rewards of cleansing are well worth the effort.  You deserve to have more energy and an increased sense well being.  Cleansing doesn’t necessarily mean you must suffer greatly or go days without food.  Keep on reading to learn more about cleansing.

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It’s cold and flu season once again.  No one wants to catch pneumonia, bird flu or even a cold.  Therefore, it is important to listen to good advice regarding health and wellness, as well as listening to your body, especially this time of year.  Read on to keep yourself vibrantly healthy into the New Year.

A healthy immune system is the key to staying healthy during flu season.  Immunity is the condition that permits resistance to disease. ¹ A person with strong immunity will not only have a higher resistance to sickness, but also an easier time getting over sickness. ²  Increasing your immunity can help you experience greater health and vitality all year long.

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