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Thyroid problems: Stress and Thyroid

Ameer Rosic, RHN, FDN — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:56:28 +0000

Did you know, Cortisol your stress hormone can destroy your metabolism by altering your T3 hormone to the inactive form rT3 causing you to have thyroid problems! Thyroid Hormones T4 Synthesized from the amino acid tyrosine and iodine, is produced in the thyroid in response to TSH. T4 is either converted to T3 or rT3, [...]

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Who gets to be the nutrition “decider” in your state?

Anne Baker, CN, LE — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:20:45 +0000

What if just one perspective of nutrition information was deemed to be the truth and that’s all you had access to? What if that perspective was based on USDA guidelines and incorporated advice sponsored by McDonald’s, Pepsi, Coca Cola, Kellogg and other similar manufacturers of food that is fueling America’s health crisis? Coming soon to [...]

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What’s Lurking In Your Store Bought Coconut Milk!

Sandra Brougher — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:38:42 +0000

If you are lactose intolerant or follow the Paleo diet, you more than likely use alternative milk sources. Rice, hemp, almond or coconut milks. For me, I settled on coconut milk for my coffee and baking. I was even more excited when coconut creamer came out. I used to LOVE Coffeemate creamer in my coffee [...]

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Statins – Friend or Foe?

Axel F. Sigurdsson, MD — Sat, 11 May 2013 17:22:34 +0000

Last year I wrote a couple of articles about statin therapy, so maybe you think I should give it a rest. However, I think it is such a hugely important issue, and I have this strong feeling that the truth really has not emerged yet. There are two reasons for the issue resurfacing on my [...]

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Couples Night: Paleo Dinner with Nell Stephenson Le Gourmandise in Santa Monica Jun 9 at 3:00 PM

Chris Armstrong — Fri, 10 May 2013 01:04:53 +0000

Creating a lovely meal together can be a romantic way to spend a cozy evening at home with your special someone. But isn’t Paleo eating just for the guys? Not so fast! Paleoista Nell Stephenson shows how cooking Paleo style suits all of us and leaves no one missing his or her baguettes, Brie or [...]

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The High Energy Diet

David Jockers, DC — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:44:01 +0000

To understand how to rev up our energy and live at our highest level we have to look to the past. Our ancestors had a lifestyle that was built around survival in a dangerous environment where food was scarce at times. This lifestyle was highlighted by certain features that included dietary and working habits. Our [...]

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Help Wanted in Austin, Texas Part-time RN in Functional Medicine Practice Amy Myers, MD (Westlake Medical Center)

Amy Myers, MD — Mon, 06 May 2013 23:01:00 +0000

A small, unique, upscale Functional Medicine physician’s office in Westlake is seeking a part-time dynamic, professional registered nurse. We’re looking for someone part-time, M-F 8:30 AM-2:00 PM and may potentially work up to 35 hours/week. Pay Rate: $25/hour IF YOU ARE NOT OKAY WITH PART-TIME HOURS, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY. Responsibilities will include, but are [...]

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How to Age Quickly in 6 Easy Steps

Mary Vance, Holistic Nutritionist — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:25:30 +0000

We all want to look younger. We’re bombarded every day with ads promising us the fountain of youth in this or that cream, pill, juice, or supplement. Beauty really does start within–feed yourself crap food filled with chemicals, preservatives, corn syrup, and man made trans fats, and you’ll put yourself on the fast track to [...]

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Boost Your Childs IQ with Natural Diet and Lifestyle

David Jockers, DC — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:56:00 +0000

The United States has an epidemic of childhood neurodevelopmental disease such as autism, ADHD, Asperger’s and mental retardation. Much of this is due to the influence of industrial chemicals, processed foods, birth and childhood spinal trauma, & sedentary behavior. A natural diet and innate lifestyle can dramatically benefit children’s brain development, boost IQ, and improve [...]

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19 Foods That Cross-React With Gluten

Amy Myers, MD — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:38:11 +0000

These 19 food cross-react with gluten! Are you following a strict gluten-free lifestyle; yet you still suffer from symptoms related to gluten? If so, it could be that you are eating foods that do not contain gluten but your body reacts to them as if they do. This process is called cross-reactivity. There are a [...]

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