How whites are your pearly whites? Were your teeth naturally straight, or did you need braces? Is your mouth the picture of perfect oral health? Or something a tad far from it? We all know the basics; don’t eat too much sugar (or better yet, any!) / refined carbohydrate, brush and floss regularly and see […]
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If you’re following a Keto diet, a Paleo Diet or any diet, chances are strong that you’ve come across a number of low-carb or no sugar added products containing erythritol. What exactly is it, and is it truly a healthy option? Ann organic compound, erythritol is a sugar alcohol used as a food additive and […]
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Aside from being a trendy ingredient in anything from coffee substitutes to energy bars, Ashwagandha is an important herb in Ayurveda, a traditional form of alternative medicine based on Indian principles of natural healing (1). Withania somnifera, known commonly as ashwagandha or winter cherry, is an evergreen shrub in the Solanaceae or nightshade family that […]
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Yes… but After You’ve Done the Work You’ve heard it before: ‘Diets don’t work; the best bet is to have everything you want in moderation’. Pardon? If you’re like me at all, being on yet one more diet is not your first rodeo. I began my own foray into the world of diets around age […]
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It’s Earth Day and chances are you’ve considered how what goes on your plate, today of all days, may affect our planet. How many times have you heard: “Eating meat is bad for the planet” or “Eating meat is connected to a plethora of health conditions”? There is even a campaign entitled “Go Vegan for the […]
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For many women, taking an oral contraceptive makes sense. They allow a cycle to be regulated, can reduce PMS symptoms and of course, prevent pregnancy. But are there any downsides? Beyond the warnings in the small print that we may tend to overlook, the rare but serious complications such as heart attack, stroke, blood clots, […]
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With spring just around the corner, many are finding themselves bracing for the worst; sneezing, sniffling and runny eyes are just a few of the symptoms that those suffering from what is typically referred to as seasonal allergies may experience. An estimated 50 million Americans report seasonal allergies each year (1) and allergies are the […]
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In order to achieve and maintain optimal heart health, it behooves us to eat properly, exercise, avoid man-made synthetic fats and avoid smoking. Not too surprising, is it? But did you know that there are proven heart health benefits to adopting a regular meditation practice, too? While findings show the four top reasons people begin […]
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It’s February and love is in the air. What comes to mind for you this month? For many, two things are likely to surface: 1. February is designated as American Heart Month to advocate cardiovascular health and raise awareness about heart disease. American Heart Month is a wonderful opportunity to focus our attention on ways […]
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It’s been an interesting couple of years, to say the least, in terms of how COVID has radically changed the way so many of us think and do things, how we feel emotionally and whether or not we feel truly equipped to be as resilient as possible. There are common sense things we can all […]
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