People hear a lot about the dangers of ‘processed foods’ and are often told not to eat them. We’ve been examining many of our client’s diets and are finding that several are still eating these ‘processed foods’! Upon questioning, we found that most of the clients simply didn’t think of the foods they were eating as ‘processed foods’. (more…)
You are only as healthy as your body’s ability to digest and absorb the food you eat. Except for typical cold symptoms, digestive issues are the most common reason people seek medical advice. Every year, Americans spend 87 billion dollars on direct medical cost due to digestive issues. (Lipski xv) These numbers demonstrate what an extreme issue our lack of digestive wellness is costing not only our pocket books but also our health and wellbeing. (more…)
Anyone that suffers from migraine headaches can tell you that the throbbing agony you experience is a world apart from simple headache pain. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the incidence of migraine headaches has increased by nearly 60 percent in all age groups in recent years. (more…)
When compared to women, men have a shorter life span and also have a higher death rate for each of the top 10 leading causes of death. In the Men’s Health Act of 2003, Congress reported that the life expectancy gap between men and women has increased from one year in 1920 to almost six years in 2001. There are many suspected reasons for this, including diet, attention to health and willingness to take supplements. (more…)
Hormones are chemicals your body produces to regulate various functions – they are messengers. They send important messages and signals to various organs and tissues. When they work harmoniously, your body behaves in a predictable way. But if there is too much or too little of any one hormone, then imbalance occurs and you can begin to feel that something is wrong. (more…)
Give the gift of health!
