Conventional treatments for pain includes things like pain medications, NSAIDS and corticosteroid injections.  These treatments can have severe and unwanted side effects which can worsen over time.  Fortunately, it is often possible to manage pain naturally without any dangerous side effects. 
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Insulin resistance is an increasingly common problem that people are facing today.  It can lead to prediabetes, diabetes, and an array of other health issues.  The good news is that it's possible to prevent diabetes and stabilize your blood sugar through dietary and lifestyle changes and through
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Protein is a necessary building block of human health.  Your organs, tissues, muscles and hormones are all made from proteins.   As it is broken down in the digestive track, the amino acids in the protein are freed up and used by just about every body function.  You may be surprised to know that
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Staying optimally hydrated and keeping your electrolytes balanced is an important key to your overall health.  Electrolytes are nutrients that are used for a variety of essential functions in your body including brain, nerve, and muscle function.   An electrolyte imbalance can lead to a variety of
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We now know that you can't loose weight simply by burning more calories than you consume.  We also know that even though fat contains more calories than carbohydrates, eliminating healthy fats from your diet won't result in weight loss either.  The new weight loss strategies all revolve around
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Mitochondria are the energy centers for your cells.  They act like a digestive system which takes in nutrients, breaks them down, and creates energy.  They are responsible for creating 90% of the energy needed to sustain life and organ function.  Unhealthy mitochondria can result in low energy and
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It is becoming clearer that what goes on in the gut can impact all aspects of your well being.   It actually plays a vital role in mental health, immunity, and metabolism.  The "gut" refers to everything after your stomach, meaning your small and large intestines.  Hundreds of trillions of bacteria
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Inflammation is your body’s way to protect itself from injury, infections, and other pathogens.  While inflammation can be beneficial when it comes to acute injuries and illness, if it turns chronic, it can be harmful to your health.  Chronic inflammation can last for months or years.  It is the
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Although you don't need a lot of them, you do need to make sure you get enough trace minerals.  One reason many people do not get enough is because the current farming practices have largely disturbed the natural mineral balance of our soils.  This makes it even more important that you consume a
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Most of the toxins found in dog and cat flea treatments are the same insecticides used for lawn care and commercial agriculture.  Many of the chemicals have been linked to serious diseases such as cancer.   These commercial treatments are also a source of indoor pesticide exposure.  Healthy pets
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