Colorectal Screening

Colorectal Screening

Colon Cancer Screening is testing designed to determine if someone is at risk for cancer. Several types of testing are available to help in detecting abnormalities that may exist in the large intestine (colon) or rectum. Screenings can be done by visual-based or at-home. Visual-based screening is done in a…

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Heart Health

Heart Health

Healthy food choices play a prominent role in our daily living and improves one’s quality of life. Healthy options include: Protein Fiber Carbohydrates Minerals Vitamins Having a diet high in saturated fat can contribute to many health conditions such as heart attack, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Foods that…

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Focus and Stress

Never before have we been so bombarded with distractions. The ancient evolutionary drive to take in information – an important survival trait – has been subverted by modern media. That’s particularly true when it comes to internet marketers dangling “clickbait” before us. Each time we click, we get a tiny…

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A “Superfood” For Healthy Aging

We have all come to understand the importance of omega-3’s to our health……but are we really giving it the importance it deserves? Traveling around the globe has exposed me to a wide variety of cultural cuisines and as a “bonafide foodie”, I can find something wonderful about each and every…

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Addressing the Unique Nutritional Needs of Women

A woman’s nutritional needs change throughout her lifecycle. This article reviews specific nutrient needs during each stage of life and filling potential nutrient gaps that can occur to support women’s health. Women’s nutritional needs change as they move from one stage of life into the next, and also during special…

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Sleep Health for the Whole Family

Specialist Catherine Darley, ND, shares practical guidance for clinicians helping patients overcome sleep difficulties. Catherine Darley, ND, is the director of The Institute of Naturopathic Sleep Medicine in Seattle. She specializes in the treatment of sleep disorders, especially insomnia and circadian-rhythm sleep-wake conditions. Dr. Darley views sleep health as a…

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14 Most Common Vitamin Deficiencies

10% of the U.S. population has a vitamin deficiency; learn why the most prevalent deficiencies occur. According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines, “Although the majority of Americans consume sufficient amounts of most nutrients, some nutrients are consumed by many individuals in amounts below the Estimated Average Requirement or Adequate Intake…

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The Endocannabinoid System

Understanding and Supporting the Body’s Ancient Communication Network The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a major communication network that involves lipid-based signaling molecules (endocannabinoids), their receptors, and the enzymes that metabolize them. The ECS helps modulate activity of the brain and immune cells, but also touches nearly every organ system in…

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