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The grain you’ve never heard of that could prevent diabetes

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date September 22, 2021

Nutritious millet porridge topped with chocolate pieces, hazelnuts, almond slices and cherry

Most of us have gotten the message: eating more whole grains (as opposed to refined grains like white flour and white rice), is key to healthy living, especially if you want to avoid chronic disease. And nothing can become chronic faster than jumping from prediabetes to a full-fledged diagnosis. But the right grain can completely turn things around, and it’s gluten-free…

Tags Grains, Prediabetes, Type 2 Diabetes

Liver Health Thyroid Health

The health impact of ‘thyroid dimming’

Post author By Carolyn Gretton
Post date September 27, 2021

3D Illustration of Human Glands Thyroid gland Anatomy

Decades of research have demonstrated that the thyroid plays a key role in regulating the body’s metabolism, affecting weight gain and related metabolic problems like diabetes, high cholesterol and fatty liver disease. Once thought to operate like an on and off switch, new research reveals the liver’s role in thyroid ‘dimming’…

Tags Cholesterol, Fatty Liver, Hypothyroid, Metabolism, weight gain

Heart Health Liver Health Thyroid Health

Common chemical found to drive heart disease and early death

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date December 12, 2022

Young Caucasian woman cardiologist doctor use stethoscope do regular checkup examine mature male patient, female nurse listen to heart rate of ill senior man in hospital, elderly healthcare concept

Chemicals are an invasive part of our lives that we have a hard time avoiding. Many of them can make our lives easier, but that luxury demands a high price. In fact, we’re paying with our lives… 100,000 a year to be exact, lost to heart disease and early death. But you may be more shocked to learn how you’re exposed to this killer chemical…

Tags Heart Disease, Hormone Support, Liver support, Toxins

Diabetes Healthy Diet Heart Health Hypertension

5 ways oatmeal can beat back metabolic syndrome

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date July 24, 2020

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Metabolic syndrome sneaks up on people. It might start with your cholesterol. Before you know it, your blood pressure goes up. Next, your doctor is concerned about your blood sugar which is going up with your weight. Before you wake up one day on more medications than you’ve ever taken in all your years, try a daily bowl of oatmeal instead.

Tags Cardio Support, Metabolic Syndrome, Organic

Healthy Diet Healthy Living

How to brew up the many benefits of lavender tea

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date August 5, 2020

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The scent of diffused lavender oil can help you wind down and relax before bed. But a cup of lavender tea can also do the trick and help settle your stomach. That’s because lavender tea is good for more than just sleep and relaxation. Here are more reasons to drink this lovely tea, and how…

Tags Digestive Support, Natural Herbal Remedies, Sleep

Healthy Diet Heart Health

For more heart protection, eat more chocolate

Post author By Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
Post date August 6, 2020

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Every year, heart disease kills more people than any other disease on earth, including cancer. So, is it any wonder that we’re all searching for ways to keep our ticker ticking? From exercise and supplements to diet, we all want to know how to keep our hearts healthy. And now, science has found a sweet answer to that problem in an unlikely source.

Tags Antioxidants, Cardio Support, Cholesterol

Breast Cancer Healthy Diet

Should you avoid soy — or not?

Post author By Dr. Elizabeth Klodas MD, FACC
Post date July 8, 2020

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Patients and readers often ask me about the risks of soy: Is there a connection to cancer? Can it help hot flashes? And as a cardiologist, I’m probably asked most often… Is soy really beneficial for heart health? Recently, the evidence really swung in soy’s favor…

Tags Cardio Support, Organic

Thyroid Health

Why a thyroid problem could be fueling your anxiety

Post author By Jenny Smiechowski
Post date September 22, 2020

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A lot of anxiety sufferers find ways to improve their symptoms, but they never quite slay their inner anxiety demon completely. If you can relate to this struggle, you need to know that the root of all those sleepless nights, panic attacks and anxious sweats may be your thyroid.

Tags Anxiety, Health News, Inflammation

Immune Health Immune System Mental Health

Is your immune system causing your depression?

Post author By Carolyn Gretton
Post date October 9, 2020

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When you hear the words “immune system,” you probably think immediately of your body’s defense against seasonal maladies like cold and flu. A strong immune system is definitely an asset in protecting you from these and other invaders. But it turns out the immune system does a lot more than protect against microbes and infection.

Tags Black Seed Oil, Depression, Health News, Nigella Sativa, Probiotics, Vitamin D

Colon Cancer Healthy Diet

The reason meat leads to cancer? Your body builds antibodies against it

Post author By Carolyn Gretton
Post date November 20, 2020

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Experts have long believed diet can influence the development of cancer, but data showing exactly why has been scarce. However, a new study has found why meat leads to cancer. It comes down to a meat molecule we build antibodies against — defining a molecular connection between cancer and a diet of animal-based products…

Tags Antioxidants, Curcumin, Fiber, Organic, Plant-based diet

Healthy Living

6 head-to-toe reasons to use marula oil

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date December 22, 2020

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The average person has about 22 square feet of skin. In fact, your skin is your body’s largest organ and the biggest barrier between you and disease. Natural oils keep skin healthy and flexible. You probably know about coconut oil for your skin and hair. But it may be time to try something new… Dry, […]

Tags Skin Care