Category Archives: Health Tips

How to Choose the Right Energy Bar for Your Needs

There is a time and a place for energy bars,. For sustained energy, home-cooked whole-food meals are best, but energy bars can be much easier to fit in a jacket pocket.With shelves and shelves of bars to choose from, it … Continue reading

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The Cayce Cold Cure: A cold cannot exist in alkaline

We all know the dismal warning signs: a sore throat; runny nose; sneezing and coughing; a feeling of heaviness and dragging; or maybe just feeling out of sorts and screwy the day before. It varies — that’s why it’s good … Continue reading

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Glutathione: The Mother of All Antioxidants

This is most important molecule you need to stay healthy and prevent disease — yet you’ve probably never heard of it. It’s the secret to prevent aging, cancer, heart disease, dementia and more, and necessary to treat everything from autism … Continue reading

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The Flu Shot, You Might Want to Think Again

There are critical gaps in the evidence for the effectiveness of licensed influenza vaccines in the United States. Individuals who are at risk for medical complications or people who are aged 65 years or older are especially affected by the … Continue reading

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Spotlight on Bioflavinoids

Quercetin is a bioflavonoid that comes from the common onion.  Like all bioflavonoids, it has its own particular job, namely decreasing inflammation, specifically in the intestinal tract.  It can inhibit the release of histamine, reduce eosinophilia (a particular white blood … Continue reading

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Conventional vs. Bioidentical Hormones – Is There Really a Difference?

The average person hears the word “hormone” and their mind goes to “women” and estrogen.  In actuality, we ALL have numerous hormones running through our body, such as: insulin, oxytocin, thyroxin, serotonin and epinephrine.  A recently identified class of hormones … Continue reading

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Gluten is Beyond Bread

Gluten is a protein that is found in wheat, barley, rye and other grains. We’re the world’s biggest consumer of wheat gluten today. American strains of wheat have a much higher gluten content (which is needed to make light, fluffy … Continue reading

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Maintaining a Self-Care Regimen in Chaotic Times

So, has your summer been a little hectic?  Stressed by concerns about family members going through challenging times?  Filled with frustration over things you can’t control (but would love to!) in the economic and/or political world?  And has your health … Continue reading

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What is the “Flu Season” ?

Well think about it…it starts around Halloween…and ends around Valentines Day… SO what is the common thread??? Hmmm…ah…oh yes, of course – – – SUGAR!!!! But let’s also consider increased stress, less sleep, more travel and just plain overindulgence…. The … Continue reading

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Summer in Tucson Means Hydration

How to Keep Your Cool in the Arizona Desert Climate It’s important to be aware of your hydration out here in the virtual oven of our desert climate.  75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated (and I’m betting most of them … Continue reading

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