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Childhood Allergies
Not only do we typically see a resurgence of colds this time of year, but many children are reacting to their environment as well. Spring brings us an abundance of mold spores and pollens, as Mother Nature wakes her sleepy vegetation with sunshine, and more rain. Childhood allergies can also be year-round, and tend…
Read MorePediatric Fevers
When children get sick, we always want to do what we can to help them feel better. However, when they have a fever, our efforts could be counter-productive. The ability that children have to mount a fever is a clear demonstration of the inherent potential that the human body has to heal itself.
Read MoreIs it a Cold or the Flu?
The common cold and influenza can look a lot alike… at first that is. They are caused by different viruses which effect the body differently. The cold, commonly caused by a rhinovirus, adenovirus, parainfluenza virus, RSV, well you get the picture.. attacks the cells located in the throat and nasal cavity. Our immune response to…
Read MoreCold and Flu Prevention
It’s here again.. Time to bundle up and take steps to support those busy little white blood cells so we can stay healthy for the up coming winter months. Below are a few recommendations for preventing and treating infections of the respiratory tract this Fall and Winter.
Read MoreWeight Management
Excess body fat and distribution affects millions of people and may be due in part to underlying metabolic disorders such as dysglycemia (insulin resistance), adrenal dysfunction, and/or low thyroid hormone. The percentage of the population said to be obese has increased with each decade for the last 50 years or more. Women and lower socioeconomic…
Read MoreAdrenal Fatigue?
Although adrenal fatigue is not considered medical diagnosis it has been demonstrated that when patients are given treatment to support their adrenals the symptoms associated with low functioning adrenals often resolve. Could it be that laboratory evaluations may not be sensitive enough to detect slightly low levels of the hormones produced by the adrenals, but our…
Read MoreFatty acids from MUFA to PUFA…
A lipid (sometimes used synonymously with the word fat) is the term used to encompass all water-insoluble biological molecules. Examples of lipids are fatty acids and all of their derivatives (mono-, poly-, trans-, saturated, and omega fatty acids) as well as, metabolites such as cholesterol and its variety of particle sizes (LDL, HDL, ect.). Lipids…
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