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Mineral Supplements for Optimal Health

Posted in: Nutrition | February 28, 2022

3 Minerals that People over 50 Need to Supplement With – Thomas DeLauer


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14 Minerals your body needs for optimal heal – Health Ranger


One way you can meet your daily mineral requirements is by taking mineral supplements. Health Ranger Select Concentrated Mineral Drops is a mineral-rich formula that you can add to your drinking water, juice or smoothie.  See More

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You Need to Know – About Mineral Supplements – The Human Condition

This is part of our You Need To Know series designed for rapid, clear answers that come up in daily living. Minerals and other essential nutrients are introduced as more important than herbal medicines, which are wonderful, but not vital for survival. Beginning with the basic concepts of foundational nutrients like oxygen, water, and minerals with a story about a lesson from a master Chinese healer, and moving on to vitamins, amino acids, and essential fatty acids.

Dr. Michael Pierce has 25 years of clinical experience in chiropractic neurology and metabolism and uses clinical and laboratory science-based reasoning wherever it is possible to provide safe and effective wellness and lifestyle changes for those suffering chronic pain or illness.

Dr. Michael Pierce is board certified in neurology by the American Chiropractic Neurology Board, which is the sole specialty board in neurology recognized by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). The ACNB’s Diplomate program has achieved accreditation by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Chiropractic as a discipline is endorsed by the US Department of Education, by the Department of Health and Human Services, is applied by the US military and research is partially funded by the National Institutes of Health.

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Avacado Oil & Flaxseed Oil – Health Benefits & Tips

Posted in: Nutrition | January 30, 2022

The impressive benefits of avocado oil and flaxseed oil

The Potent Benefits of Avocado and Flaxseed Oils

The words “oil” and “fat,” in the context of both cooking and health, have always had an undeserved bad reputation.

This can be attributed to the fact that for the longest time, people were unaware of the important roles that many cooking and other edible oils play as part of a healthy and balanced diet. For example it’s only been recently discovered that several of the components, such as fatty acids, that make up most healthy, edible fats and oils are actually needed by the body to fulfill several functions, such as the natural production of energy and maintaining the optimal absorption of important fat-soluble vitamins. [1]

Experts, however, say that not all oils are equally nutritious — some are actually healthier than others. Some, such as unsaturated and saturated fats, are considered healthy when consumed in moderate amounts, whereas trans fats are not.

So, what makes certain types of fat healthy? According to experts, it all lies in their respective structures.

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Vitamin B-12 Deficiency – The Insidious Foe

Posted in: Nutrition | July 30, 2021

Not many (if any) people think about their vitamin B12 levels on a regular basis. However, there are significant health risks associated with a vitamin B12 deficiency, including depression, paranoia, delusions, memory loss and incontinence, among others. To make matters worse, a B12 deficiency is quite sneaky. You may not even realize you have it until you’re very sick. ~ Wellness

(Let’s) talk about why B-12 is not being absorbed in your body. Unless you’re a vegan you’re getting enough from the diet okay but the problem is usually the absorption, not from the diet. More

 

B12 Deficiency can be very hard to diagnose, and these 7 signs of Vitamin B12 deficiency can help. Many doctors don’t think of B12 deficiency as the cause of these 7 symptoms, but these symptoms can be the canary in the coalmine. If you have any of these 7 symptoms you should go see your doctor for a full panel of relevant labs, but you might remind your doctor not to forget to check for Vitamin B12.  More

Don’t Let a B12 Deficiency Sneak Up – Wellness

Vitamin B12 deficiency is more common in vegetarians and individuals who’ve had weight-loss surgery. However, anyone can develop the condition. The symptoms associated with vitamin B12 deficiency, such as weakness, fatigue and numbness, may sneak up and can mimic other health conditions. Therefore, it’s vital to seek help early on or just have those levels checked regularly. Let’s look at the science.

The Importance of Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is a vital nutrient that affects every cell in the body. It helps replicate DNA during cell production, keeps the body’s nerves and blood cells healthy, helps prevent anemia, birth defects, osteoporosis and macular degeneration. Additionally, it can improve mood and cognition. It helps prevent heart disease and supports healthy hair, skin and nails. It may even provide us with energy.

In most cases, people get enough vitamin B12 from the foods they eat. However, as much as 15% of the population may have a deficiency. Those most commonly affected are older adults, those with pernicious anemia, people who’ve had gastrointestinal surgery and vegetarians/vegans who do not use nutritional yeast or other sources.

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Leafy Greens – Health Benefits & More

Posted in: Nutrition | June 30, 2021

Leafy greens are easily one of the most important foods we can eat. Loaded with vitamins, nutrients, antioxidants and fiber…they’re are also very low in calories, sodium and cholesterol.

The Best Greens For Salad – Leafy Green Vegetables For Healthy Salads | Dr.Berg

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Top 5 Leafy Green Vegetables: Reduce Estrogen & Boost Hormones – Thomas DeLauer

Consuming fruits and vegetables in large quantity and variety is crucial to living a healthy life. We can break out the benefit being due largely to three categories: fiber, vitamins and minerals and phytochemicals. More

How To Find A Healthy Salad Dressing? – Dr.Berg

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Benefits of Leafy Greens – Wellness

According to VeryWellFit, dark leafy greens may contain the most concentrated source of nutrition of any food group. And it’s true! They’re packed with macronutrients, such as fiber and protein, as well as micronutrients, like minerals, calcium, potassium and magnesium. They contain an incredible storehouse of vitamins, including K, C, E and a variety of B vitamins. And that’s not all — they also contain omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. Truly, no other food source packs in the benefits like greens.

The benefits of eating greens include:

  • Reduced risk of osteoporosis
  • educed risk of atherosclerosis
  • Reduced inflammation
  • Diabetes risk prevention
  • Decreases rate of age-related cognitive decline
  • Lowers risk of cardiovascular disease

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Elderberry – Health Benefits & More

Posted in: Nutrition | May 31, 2021

Elderberry supplements are made from the fruit or flowers of elderberry plants, and are often used for colds or flu. Why do people take elderberry? Elderberries contain natural substances called flavonoids. They seem to help reduce swelling, fight inflammation, and boost the immune system. ~ WebMD

 

The Amazing Benefit of Black Elderberry – Dr. Eric Berg DC

 

Elderberry Offers Powerful Protection Against Influenza – Mercola

Summarizing facts:

  • Elderberry contains zinc and antioxidants, including vitamin C and anthocyanin (a flavonoid found in blue and purple fruits and berries), known for their ability to boost immune function and inhibit cold and flu
  • A 2004 study found taking 15 milliliters (1 tablespoon) of elderberry syrup four times a day for five days eased symptoms of influenza four days quicker than a placebo
  • A 2019 study found elderberry protects against influenza and other viral attacks by preventing the virus from entering and replicating in human cells
  • Elderberry also promotes the release of certain cytokines (chemical messengers), which allow your immune system to mount a more efficient response
  • Research also shows elderberry supplementation shortens duration of cold symptoms after intercontinental flights. Symptoms were also milder in those who contracted a cold after flying

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Elderberries are a potent natural medicine for the flu – NaturalNews

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Nurture Your Bones NOW

Posted in: Tips | April 30, 2021

Bone health concerns…focused largely at aging women… or even the elderly in general…is no longer a valid stereotype.  Osteoporosis is gender neutral.  By age 70, men experience bone loss just as rapidly as women.  Now…more and more younger people are developing osteoporosis. From body-conscious enthusiasts to classic indoor-dwelling couch potatoes, whose bone-building cells become lazy in response sedentary habits. Sun exposure is a primary source of bone-supportive vitamin D…and you can’t get that indoors.


Here are some key highlights to stimulate your thinking:

Bone Health Begins with Youth Lifestyle – Osteoporosis in younger people can occur for many reasons. .. but poor lifestyle choices are usually to blame: nutrient-deficient diets, sedentary behavior, smoking, excessive alcohol intake…even too much coffee. Adolescents are Prone to Eating Poorly and hence are especially vulnerable to the nutritional deficiencies linked with osteoporosis. Almost half of our bone mass develops in young adulthood, which means good nutrition early on is vital. Soft drinks rob bones of calcium and promote inflammation, as do processed foods…also linked by many studies to poor bone health.

Nutrients that Build Strong Bones

  • Avoiding processed foods and
  • consuming a nutritious diet built around a wide variety of whole foods is the best strategy for building and maintaining strong bones.  Variety supports food synergy: the concept that certain nutrients work together, boosting the benefits they would have as individual components.
  • regular weight-bearing exercise can help to build strong, healthy bones.
  • Calcium – almost all the calcium in our bodies resides in our bones. However, the results of studies on calcium supplementation and bone health have been dismal, to say the least.
  • Vitamin D – which helps your body to absorb calcium.
  • when researchers expanded the range of nutrients to include minerals like magnesium, strontium, fish oil, and vitamin K2, the picture changed. They found that certain combinations of nutrients work together to improve bone density, even in people diagnosed with osteoporosis.
  • Vitamin K2 –  a potent anti-inflammatory and is, consequently, an emerging star in the field of healthy aging. Research is showing it can protect the brain and nervous system and wage war against numerous conditions, including heart disease and cancer. It also plays a vital role in bone health, channeling calcium to your bones and away from soft tissues like the arteries, where it can be damaging.

The Best Strategy is a Healthy Diet…the sooner the better!

 

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Need More Vitamin D? Eat These Foods

Posted in: Nutrition | February 26, 2021

While  vitamin D is indeed an essential vitamin…did you know that it is not really a vitamin?  Yes…it’s actually a hormone. Your body makes it from cholesterol, and the process occurs when you’re exposed to sunlight. It’s a fat-soluble substance that’s in a family of compounds that includes D1, D2, and D3.

While the human body makes vitamin D naturally, most people don’t get enough sunlight to make enough. More than 40% of people in the United States are vitamin D deficient.center

Signs of a vitamin D deficiency include:

  • Fatigue
  • Muscle weakness
  • Pain in your bones
  • Changes in your mood (such as depression)

Why You Need Vitamin D

Vitamin D is an important nutrient for many reasons…it plays a role in bone health, immune health, the reduction of inflammation, and more. Your body makes it on its own when you expose your skin to sunlight. The recommended daily allowance is 15 micrograms (600 IU) for men and women to maintain bone health. The recommendations are based on the assumption that people get very little sun exposure.

Getting enough vitamin D is essential for avoiding a deficiency. The compound plays vital roles in your body such as:

  • Bone Health
  • Immune Health
  • Mental Health
  • Infant Health
  • Wound Healing

 

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Foods to Help Burn Fat

Posted in: Nutrition | January 28, 2021

Weight loss is a challenging process for most people… but it often becomes even more difficult as we get older. Why? Because our metabolism slows down and our bodies just don’t metabolize fats and foods in general. Specific kinds of foods and natural essential oils and herbs can be an effective aid in losing weight (and usually in a healthier way).

Here are a few fat burning foods you can try:

Grapefruit (or Grapefruit Essential Oil) – can help with appetite suppression and metabolizing fat. Grapefruit (and grapefruit juice) is known to decrease your insulin levels and that can decrease the amount of sugar that is stored as fat. But don’t feell like you need to eat an entire grapefruit to lose weight. Grapefruit essential oil works in the same way, activating enzymes within the body that will help break down fat and increase metabolism.

Cinnamon (or Cinnamon Essential Oil) – Cinnamon mimics the biological activity of insulin, thereby increasing the metabolism of glucose and helping to prevent an increased storage of fat, which can help you lose weight over time (especially if you exercise regularly). Cinnamaldehyde is the active compound in cinnamon that is responsible for cinnamon’s fat burning characteristic. A 2012 study in the Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology reported that mice who were given cinnamaldehyde lost “belly” fat and mice who were not given cinnamaldehyde did not lose any “belly” fat. People with high blood sugar often seek ways to lower the glycemic index of their foods. Sprinkling a bit of cinnamon on certain foods or drinks is one easy way to do that.

Ginger – has been found to help suppress your appetite and make you feel more full and satisfied. Containing compounds called gingerols…known to reduce sugar cravings….Ginger also helps your body absorb the vitamins and minerals you consume which supports your body’s metabolism, and, in turn, can help your body burn fat.

 

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Ashwagandha Health Benefits You Should Know

Posted in: Nutrition | January 3, 2021

The Benefits of Ashwagandha – Dr. Eric Berg DC

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9 Reasons to Include Ashwagandha in Your Health Regimen

MERCOLA – Articles by Dr. Mercola
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an herb that’s been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. Known as Rasayana in Ayurveda, ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb that enhances your body’s ability to withstand stress and is considered to be a rejuvenator.1 According to Ayurveda, ashwagandha is also known as:2

Balya — increases strength
Brusya — Sexual performance enhancer
Vajikari — Spermatogenic
Kamarupini — Libido enhancing
Pustida — Nourishing

Also known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry, ashwagandha contains compounds known as withanolides, which have not only antioxidant and anti-stress activities but also enhance immunity, protect the heart and offer neuroprotective, hypoglycemic and anti-tumor effects.3 Its name comes from the Sanskrit word “ashwa,” or horse, because its root smells like horse urine and gives you the power of a horse when consumed.4

Nine Reasons to Consume Ashwagandha
In addition to withanolides, ashwagandha contains phenolic acids, alkaloids, saponins and tanins, which offer a wide variety of pharmacological activities. Together, ashwagandha and its bioactive compounds may benefit diseases such as arthritis, impotence, amnesia, anxiety and more. Ayurvedic doctor Dixa Bhavsar explained on social media:5,6

“This miracle herb has taken the medical world by storm (especially during #covid). And for good reason. Ashwagandha (Indian ginseng) is immune boosting, anti-inflammatory, sleep inducing, anticonvulsant, anti-stress, and antibacterial properties, this herb is like the one-stop shop for all ailments.”

Why else might you want to consider ashwagandha?

1. Relieve Stress and Anxiety — In a study of 125 adults who took ashwagandha or placebo daily for 90 days, those who took ashwagandha had lower serum cortisol levels — a measure of stress — and higher scores on a happiness questionnaire, “suggesting significantly lower stress levels and significantly better psychological well-being and sleep quality.”7

Another study involving 64 individuals who had a history of chronic stress evaluated the effectiveness of a full-spectrum extract of ashwagandha root to help reduce stress and anxiety. Those in the study group took 300 milligrams (mg) of ashwagandha root twice a day for 60 days.

Analysis of the data revealed a significant reduction in stress assessment at the end of 60 days when compared to the placebo group. People taking ashwagandha also had substantially lower serum cortisol levels.8 According to the study, which was published in the Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine:9

“The findings of this study suggest that a high-concentration full-spectrum Ashwagandha root extract safely and effectively improves an individual’s resistance towards stress and thereby improves self-assessed quality of life.”

2. Improve Cognitive Function — Ashwagandha has notable benefits for brain health, such that taking ashwagandha for 90 days improved memory and focus in cognitively sound adults between the ages of 20 and 55.10

In another study of adults with mild cognitive impairment, eight weeks of ashwagandha supplementation twice daily led to significantly greater improvements in immediate and general memory, executive function, sustained attention and information-processing speed compared to placebo.11

The herb was also found to improve aspects of cognition, including verbal working memory, response time and social cognition response in people with bipolar disorder.12

3. Better Sleep — If you’re looking for a sound night’s rest, sleep hygiene should be your go-to response, tending to things like eliminating light in your bedroom, turning off electronics well before bedtime and going to bed and waking at approximately the same time each day. However, ashwagandha may be provide a natural complement to these strategies.

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How to Take Ashwagandha Correctly | What You DONT Know About Ashwagandha – Dr. Arsalan Aspires

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7 Reasons to See a Chiropractor

Posted in: Tips | December 30, 2020

Suffering from back pain or any other form of chronic pain is one of the most common reasons that patients choose to see a chiropractor.

Doctors of Chiropractic treat over 27 million Americans annually…and Chiropractic care continues to grow in popularity as a preferred treatment in the US.  But Chiropractor care offers many additional benefits in addition to helping with back pain.  Here are a just a handful of common reasons you might consider for seeing a chiropractor.

1) Treating the Cause – this is the essence of Chiropractic care: treatment focused on the root cause of the health challenge…not just the symptoms.

Compared to prescribed medications in a recent study, it was in fact found that 56% of patients who saw a doctor, saw a 30% reduction in low back pain after 4 weeks. But 94% of patients who underwent Chiropractic treatment saw a 30% reduction in low back pain after 4 weeks.

Vertigo is an example of a condition much more effectively treated with Chiropractic care.  Rather than simply dealing with the symptoms of the condition, the Chiropractor will likely help you to  reestablish the balance within the ear.  Recent research found that after 3-4 treatments, 80% of patients were symptom free!

graphic message: try Chiropractic first before using painkillers

2) Medication Avoidance – Many people choose to see a chiropractor as an alternative to taking pain relief medication, and the inevitable side effects than can occur.

Instead of treating the symptoms like pain relief medication does, a chiropractor aims to get to the root of the problem, to help you better manage your condition, putting together a treatment plan to help you get back on track.

A study by Annals of Internal Medicine in to the best option for treating neck pain, found that after following 272 neck pain patients for 12 weeks, those who used a Chiropractor or exercise were more than twice as likely to be pain free compared to those who took medication.

3) Chronic Pain Assistance –  A first session with a patient with chronic pain will focus on the Chiropractor assessing the cause of the pain… determining exactly where inflammation and muscle tension may be occurring…then building an effective treatment plan.  For patients with long term conditions, a study has shown that Chiropractic care is more effective in treating pain intensity than pain clinics, which only focus on the symptoms of the pain.

A Chiropractor may also employ other complimentary procedures such as ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation (EMS), TENS therapy and other techniques to complement their spinal adjustment treatment.

4) Immune System Support – There is evidence to support the theory that chiropractic treatment can boost the immune system, as the nervous system and immune system are so interlinked, it’s believed if you tweak one then you tweak the other!

It’s not a new concept either, as it’s believed that chiropractic treatment was used during the Influenza Epidemic in 1912.

In fact, a series of studies published by the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics showed that several types of immune system cells, showed increased biological activity after chiropractic adjustment.

5) Migraines / Headaches – It is reported that 9 out of 10 Americans suffer from headaches, though varying in intensity, headaches and migraines can really affect your quality of life.

Both in the treatment of headaches and in the treatment of migraines, chiropractic care has proven to be an effective treatment, with spinal manipulation being the technique which is most commonly used.  A 2011 study by JMPT, found that chiropractic care improves both migraines and headaches, when treated with spinal manipulation techniques.

6) Sleep Improvement – A National Sleep Foundation poll found that 60% of American adults experience sleep problems at some time. In fact, according to the APTA Move Forward survey, 37% of adults said that LBP affects their sleep, with over half stating that they suffer from poor sleep quality.

Chiropractic treatment and the manipulation therapies used are believed to help to improve blood flow in patients, which is essential for great sleep.

Chiropractors also focus on correcting misalignments or subluxations in the spine. These subluxations lead to a process called stress response which puts the body out of balance and does not let the body rest.

A well trained chiropractor will adjust these subluxations with safe and careful techniques to get your body to function normally.

 

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