Probiotics: Finding Mr. or Mrs. Right by Karen Zizzo, NP Finding the right probiotic is very important. Diversity is key here. It’s hard to believe that the gut of a human has over 10,000 different types of bacteria, isn’t it? It may be even harder to believe that the majority of these strains actually benefit
Candida albicans is a fungus, which is a form of yeast. Candida is a part of the gut flora, a group of microorganisms that live in the mouth and intestine. When the Candida population starts getting out of control it weakens the intestinal wall, penetrating through into the bloodstream (leaky gut) and releasing its toxic
The thyroid is a small gland located in the lower front part of the neck, just below the voice box. It helps regulate cerebral function and metabolism–how the body turns food into energy. It also plays a role in keeping the organs functioning properly and helping the body conserve heat. Controlled by the pituitary gland,
A study conducted by two separate cardiology departments in two cooperating institutions published a study on vitamin D levels and heart health with hypertension or high blood pressure. After measuring several markers among both high and low serum D level subjects, they determined that vitamin D plays a role in reducing cardiovascular inflammation, arterial, and
So many are people are confused about health supplements because there’s so much conflicting information in the media. The truth is that supplements are vital to good health. Each of us require nutrients in order to function properly; vitamins and minerals are the essential elements that facilitate every chemical reaction in our body. For example,
Oprah is opening a national conversation about hormone replacement therapy. Is BioIdentical hormone therapy right for you? “This is about your hormones being out of whack, and you don’t even know—we haven’t had a language to talk about it yet,” Oprah says. There are millions of women across the U.S. going about their
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