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Have a Healthy, Strong Heart
- It is said that a good, strong heart is like music...steady and on the beat. This means, for example, that if a heart is beating 60 times per minute, each beat would be...
Relieve Unpleasant Symptoms with BioIdentical Hormones
- Menopause is the time when a woman says good-bye to her reproductive years and ushers in a time of hormone imbalances. Many experience unpleasant symptoms such as...
Study from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Something as simple as a mother’s vitamin D level can have a future impact on her children, a study from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
May Cause Health Problems for Some High-Risk Groups
- In updated guidelines, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that dental amalgam fillings may cause health problems for some high-risk groups because of mercury vapor leaks. Among those advised to
New Study by Trinity College Dublin
- Polypropylene baby bottles—which comprise 82 percent of the global baby bottle market—release an “extraordinary” number of microplastic particles, reports a new study by Trinity College Dublin. In a study
Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
- Regular consumption of chili peppers can reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by 26 percent and from cancer by 23 percent, suggests a review of 4,729 studies involving
Help for People Suffering From Allergic Rhinitis
- For people suffering from the miseries of allergic rhinitis, better known as hay fever, ginger extract can be just as effective as the popular pharmaceutical
Promote New, Healthier Thoughts and Actions
- Each year, many people consciously decide to create change by making resolutions and setting goals. But for most, this effort is short-lived and old patterns win out. This cycle is frustrating and can oftentimes
Noninvasive Wellness Monitor Identifies Nutritional Deficiencies
- In this confusing time with hundreds of “proven diets,” thousands of nutrition books, conflicting research and advice for diet and lifestyle, how are people to know what is best for their bodies? Many feel as though they are on their own while
Recognizing the difference between the good hormone leptin, and the bad hormone ghrelin is the first step and the
Maximize Your Potential to Promote Optimal Health
- Many today are seeking more natural solutions for staying healthy or to help with a chronic health condition. For some, prescription medications might cause reactions or dysfunction, surgery may not be an option, or
Safe, Noninvasive Help for Arthritis, Joint Disease and More
- Regenerative medicine in the form of exosomes and umbilical stem cells may be the way to go for those suffering with pain, stiffness and inflammation associated with arthritis, osteoarthritis, joint disease and
- Schisandra chinensis, an ornamental, woody vine with pink leaves and bright red berries, has long been used as an adaptogen in China and Russia to lower stress, improve immunity and...
Eating Citrus and Vegetable Daily Can Help Seniors
- “Bulking up” evokes images of bodybuilders and possible steroid use, but new research shows that older people that simply eat lots of vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables have greater skeletal muscle mass than
Patients also reported improved moods and energy
- Yoga postures and breathing may significantly reduce episodes of atrial fibrillation, suggests a new study—good news for the one in 11 Americans that suffer from its anxiety-producing palpitations, racing pulses, dizziness and shortness of breath. In the study, which was
Sustain Performance, Manage Inflammation and Speed Recovery
- Whether you are a professional athlete or participating in an amateur sports league with your friends, exercise can provide significant benefits. However, exercise, when not managed correctly, can also lead to injury. To ensure that you...
Effective Ingredients and Simple, Results-Driven Steps
- The need to avoid harsh chemicals in favor of naturally soothing ingredients on skin is clear to Holly Cutler, creator of The Skin Saint™ product line, which is free of problematic components such as parabens, sulfates and formaldehyde. She is the owner of
Natural Remedies for ADD/ADHD
Whether kids are physically back in school or doing studies online, in today's environment the lack of a consistent schedule can cause stress that often...
People Gravitate toward Their Dominant Thoughts
- Let’s spend some time examining how what is on your mind affects what is in your life. Take out a pen and paper, and write down what you think about all...
Therapies to Rejuvenate, Detoxify and Revitalize Your Body
It is estimated that up to 70% of people are chronically dehydrated. IV Nutrient therapy can optimize hydration levels immediately, as well as deliver...
Revolutionizing Dentistry, Aesthetics and Other Treatments
The latest generation of dental lasers are revolutionizing dentistry with treatments that are faster, more effective and more satisfying to patients than ever before
The Microbiome: A Garden In a Community
To understand how hydrochloric acid (HCL) supplementation works, Jason Eagle of Strategic Healing in Auburn Hills, MI says to think of the microbiome as a garden in
The Sunshine Vitamin Defends the Mouth and Body
In any situation where there is an infectious process, including dental disease, the host defense depends on numerous factors, including genetics, current state of...
by Keri Topouzian, D.O.
Aging, bodily illness and digestive system disease can interfere with nutrient absorption. Supplements such as the following, available...
Infections Requiring Antibiotics are Becoming Harder to Treat The gut (gastrointestinal tract) is loaded with an abundance of wonderful bacteria and yeast. In fact, most people will have about 3-4 pounds of these wonderful “good bugs” living in...
The Gut-Brain Connection
In 19 years of clinical experience, Lee Rossano, CNC, of Advanced Nutritional Solutions in Lake Orion, MI, has noticed a pattern in children with...
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American Regenerative Clinic Offers Ten-Pass Hyperbaric Ozone Therapy
Ozone therapy has been shown to kill all kinds of germs topically via ozonized water, oils and creams. Ozonized water can be very effective as drinking water and solution for mouth and...
Help to Prevent and Mitigate Viral Infections
Dr. Keri Topouzian discusses a 3-step approach on ways to help prevent the Coronavirus COVID-19 infection. It includes ways to boost immune function, and also how to kill viruses off...
Dr. Nedra Downing on Vitamin C and Other Remedies To Help With Colds and Flu
Viral infections, such as flu and Coronavirus, are highly contagious and can be picked up from an unchecked sneeze seven feet away. Most discussion has been about...
Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Center in Grand Blanc Now Offers HBOT
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a specialized oxygen treatment that enhances the body’s natural healing processes by breathing 100% oxygen in a total body chamber, where atmospheric pressure is...
Vitamins, Supplements and Other Tips for Colds
One natural way to prevent colds from bacteria is to clean up your diet and stop sugar. The immune system is ...
Fixing the Root Cause of Thyroid Issues
A simple blood test will let you know if you have thyroid issues, but patients have asked why they still have symptoms if their test came back “normal.” A naturopathic doctor (ND) realizes it is misleading to only...
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Dr. Eric K. Taylor, DDS and Donna Taylor, RN, recently attended the Super Fotona Laser Symposium and advanced training in Dallas, to provide their patients with the latest advancements in...
Almost everyone with significant fatigue or extra weight around their middle has thought, “I wonder if I have an underactive thyroid.” Few people realize that thyroid hormone is vital for our survival and required for all...