Functional Nutrition

What is Functional Nutrition

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The job of a Functional Nutritionist is to closely look at how food “functions” in your body not just to make sure you get nourishment but also to see what kinds of foods are influencing your overall health daily and beyond. After all – we eat every day and what we eat impacts our biochemistry. The best part of a functional nutrition approach is that it is not a one-size-fits-all when it comes to looking at your overall health. Your unique biochemistry and lifestyle matter on every level.

Carbohydrates

Get To Know Your Carbohydrates Again

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Need some clarification on the recent bad rap on carbs. Well, carbohydrates are necessary for energy. However, carbohydrates have taken a rather bad rap these days with the rising popularity of the low carb diets. Consuming carbohydrates may not be bad for everyone, including you. And it matters what type of carbs you are consuming. That’s why it is so important to be in the know about the different types of carbs available.

Peripheral Neuropathy

Causes and Treatments of Peripheral Neuropathy

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Over 20 million Americans suffer from some form of pain, tingling, and numbness in the hands, arms, feet, and legs – all of which can progress and cause continual discomfort for years. This condition is known as neuropathy and it is quite complex. Fortunately, with lifestyle and dietary changes along with some supplementation, neuropathy can be kept under control and you can enjoy a pain-free life. Reduce your symptoms with these natural remedies.

Skin Care

Your Best Natural Skin Care Tips

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Having beautiful skin is more than just a confidence-booster – it’s a barometer of your current state of health from the outside in. Did you know that everything you put on your skin will get absorbed into your body? Even your favorite skin care products can be full of harmful ingredients, toxins, and chemicals? The good news is natural skin care is available, and their long list of benefits will go beyond the skin. Get radiant skin and glow from the inside out!

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CLA Benefits and Top 20 CLA Foods

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It’s been around for several years and for good reason. This fatty acid known as CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) may be an answer if you are still trying to decrease body fat or seeking its other health benefits. Besides being good for weight loss, CLA has been important for many other health conditions like reducing cholesterol, improving bone health and immunity, stabilizing blood sugar, and even fight some cancers. Get the top 20 list of CLA foods.

Essential Fatty Acids

Why You Need Essential Fatty Acids

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Essential fatty acids play a very important role in the prevention and treatment of inflammatory conditions among other things. They are the healthy fats that give your body the natural defense mechanism it needs to reduce inflammation and improve your immune system. EFAs have powerful healing properties worth investigating. But what depletes your EFA’s and what would you gain by increasing your EFA intake?

Fountain Youth

Looking for the Fountain of Youth?

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So, it appears the long-sought-after fountain of youth isn’t a fountain at all… Legends aside, who doesn’t want to look younger while aging gracefully? From diet and exercise to reducing stress and of course choosing the right beauty care products — you can take years off your skin and body naturally. The secret to a more radiant youthful appearance lies within your reach with these simple everyday anti-aging lifestyle habits.

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Liver Symptoms and Best Diet

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How do you know when your liver may need some TLC? Think of all the pollution, pesticides, food additives, fluoridated water, chemicals and a whole host of other hidden poisons that find their way into our bodies – overburdening our liver. Read the 15 signs that you may need a liver cleanse. Get the healthy liver diet and best foods for your liver. Know what foods are bad for your liver and how to reverse liver damage.

Green Juice Immunity recipe

Green Juice for Immunity Recipe

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The ingredients used in this wonderful “Green Juice for Immunity” recipe are all excellent antioxidant powerhouses that have amazing anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties that can help improve and maintain your immune system health. Balanced with colored vegetables and fruits such as carrots and golden beets, will give your immune system that boost that it needs to stay strong.