Health

How to Know Which Supplements You Need

(This month FoodTrients writer and nutritionist Ginger Hultin continues her four-part series on vitamins and supplements. Part 3 explores vitamin deficiencies and what you can do.) Despite what the supplement industry may have you believe; in a balanced whole food-based diet you will get most of the READ MORE

Breaking the Cycles of Worry and Fear

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Want to unwind your anxiety? Now, there’s a step-by-step plan clinically proven to break the cycle of worry and fear that drives anxiety and addictive habits. READ MORE

Natural Steps To Liver Health

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When I suspected liver malfunction in one of my patients recently, he protested. He assumed that his liver was fine since he didn’t drink large amounts of alcohol. His assumption was a READ MORE

Going Green: Eat To Improve Your Health

There are dozens of diets that promise better nutrition and rapid weight loss. But the simplest way to improve your health is to make like Kermit & go green. Pistachios 1-pistachios

They take a little effort to READ MORE

Women, Food, and Hormones: A Plan To Feel Like Yourself Again

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“Few things on earth are as misunderstood as women, food, and hormones,” writes Sara Gottfried, MD, the director of precision medicine at the Marcus Institute READ MORE

Is the Lymphatic System the Secret to Longevity?

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“Research has shown that one system in particular—the lymphatic system—is the key factor in longevity, disease prevention, and living a healthy and vital life. Yet nobody—not the research community, not the medical community, certainly not the public—knows much about it. I want to change that, because after decades in the medical community as a cardiovascular surgeon, I have READ MORE

Are Supplements Safe for You?

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(This is the second part in our 4-part series on dietary supplements. This week we take a look at FDA regulations, certification, and other safety considerations.) If you’re going to READ MORE

Rosemary Improves Memory and Cognition

"There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance." —Ophelia in Shakespeare's Hamlet. Although poor Ophelia was mad, she appears READ MORE

Let’s Talk About Mental Health

Let’s say you twisted your ankle and it’s causing unbearable pain. You’ll likely go to a doctor, who will examine you and probably order an X-ray. If it’s just a sprain, you’ll be advised to apply ice, elevate and stay off it, and you’ll need crutches to get around for a while. If it’s a break, you might get a cast or a brace, or possibly READ MORE

Foods That Help Fight Allergies

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When pollen is flying through the air on a spring or summer breeze, foods that reduce allergy symptoms can be a lifesaver. Eating specific compounds READ MORE

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