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Herbs for Thyroid Health
The thyroid gland produces hormones that are secreted into the blood and are carried to every tissue in the body. Thyroid hormones have important roles in growth, development, and regulation of...
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The Impact of Circadian Rhythm on Cortisol and Blood Glucose Levels
Cortisol is the body’s stress response hormone but also regulates many different systems and processes in the body, including metabolism, electrolyte balance, cognition, and immune function.1 It also...
View ArticleMetabolic Detox 101
Metabolic Toxin Exposure and Removal The human body is exposed to endogenous metabolic toxins – both environmental toxicants and toxins – on a daily basis. The environment contains approximately 80,000...
View ArticleSpanish Black Radish: What is Old is New Again
Spanish black radish, or Raphanus sativus niger, is a large root vegetable that belongs to the Brassicaceae family, also known as the cruciferous vegetable family. It’s a type of winter radish related...
View ArticleThe Wholistic Approach to Balance Blood Glucose Levels
One can hardly get through the day without seeing an ad for medications that manage blood sugar levels. These ads are so ubiquitous that the brand names are becoming topics of social conversation. We...
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Detox vs. Cleanse vs. Purification
Understanding detox vs. cleanse vs. purification and selecting the right “reset” program for the right patient can be difficult with all of the nomenclature used to describe various nutritional...
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Exploring the Interplay Between the Endocrine System and Nutrition for...
The endocrine system is responsible for synthesizing and secreting hormones to maintain and regulate many bodily functions, including growth and development, metabolism, electrolyte balance, and...
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Herbal Terminology: Understanding Herb Actions and Key Terms
Understanding how herbs work means understanding the wide range of actions they can have in the body, and learning some specific herbal terminology can be helpful to define a plant’s physiological and...
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Clinical Considerations for Athlete Blood Glucose Levels
Understanding Blood Glucose Levels Glucose is the primary fuel for the body. It provides energy to organs which allows cells to function properly. Carbohydrate-containing foods are a major source of...
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Herbs for Thyroid Health
The thyroid gland produces hormones that are secreted into the blood and are carried to every tissue in the body. Thyroid hormones have important roles in growth, development, and regulation of...
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The Impact of Circadian Rhythm on Cortisol and Blood Glucose Levels
Cortisol is the body’s stress response hormone but also regulates many different systems and processes in the body, including metabolism, electrolyte balance, cognition, and immune function.1 It also...
View ArticleMetabolic Detox 101
Metabolic Toxin Exposure and Removal The human body is exposed to endogenous metabolic toxins – both environmental toxicants and toxins – on a daily basis. The environment contains approximately 80,000...
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Do All Foods Have Glucose? Exploring the Impact of Glucose in Your Diet
Let’s face it, humans have a complex relationship with sugar. Sugar serves dual purposes, such as being an energy source for daily function. Additionally, it’s an ingredient found in comfort foods,...
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Glucose Metabolism Hormones: Understanding Their Influence on Physiology
Glucose, a monosaccharide, provides fuel for cells in the body which enables organs to carry out essential functions efficiently. Through a series of reactions, glucose is converted to the cellular...
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Hormones Involved in Hunger and Satiety
The body has an internal system for obtaining nutrients required for survival. In a series of complex steps and pathways involving the digestive tract and central nervous system (CNS), the brain and...
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Nutrition and Potential Health Benefits of Oats
It’s the grain that’s on nearly everyone’s breakfast rotation – oats! Also known as Avena sativa, oats are widely cultivated in North America and Northern Europe. What is considered the “grain” is...
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A Clinical Exploration of Nutrient Support for Joints
A Clinical Exploration of Nutrients for Joint Support Understanding Joint Health Joints allow for movement where two or more bones meet, and healthy joints support healthy movement throughout the...
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Herbs for Weight Loss Resistance
Finding a way to achieve and maintain a healthy weight in a sustainable way can improve multiple long-term health parameters, and weight loss is a journey with which many people are familiar. Between...
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Neuroinflammation and the Connection to Mood and Cognition
Mood disorders and cognitive dysfunction affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide and are major causes of disability.1,2 While some medications and intervention strategies have been developed,...
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Nutrition and Cognition
Optimizing brain health and cognition includes balancing three key areas: nutrition, building new cells, and breaking down old connections. While the average person does not have direct, conscious...
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