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May 24th, 2012

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Detoxifying Natural Lemonade

Lemon is high in vitamin C and bioflavonoids, which are easily used up by the body. Making a healthy and natural lemonade recipe......

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    Antioxidants: our protector against environmental stress and internal inflammation

    Author Dr. Sacha Elliott, ND

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    The Pediatric Disease with Geriatric Consequences: Osteoporosis

    Author Dr. Sacha Elliott, ND

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    Whispers from Within: Your body is talking but are you listening?

    Author Rupina Meer

    How about we start social networking with our own bodies? This is how it would work. Your body would send you short little updates about how it's doing, how it's feeling, what it needs, and what kind of food would make it perform at its peak. Sounds great, doesn’t it?
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    When Good Thyroids Go Bad

    Author Dr. Sacha Elliott, ND

    The thyroid gland is the “master control gland” that is located at the base of your throat.  It has its hand in all functions of the body as it controls metabolism of every single one of our cells.  When the thyroid is overactive, it’s termed hyperthyroidism and the resulting symptoms are that of rapid metabolism: hot body temperature, high blood pressure, fast pulse, racing thoughts, nervousness, insomnia, diarrhea or loose stool, and difficulty putting on weight (wouldn’t that be nice!).  More commonly though, hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, is the typical presentation when the thyroid has malfunctioned.
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    Author Christine Gerbstadt

    You don’t need to cut out foods to detox. It’s just the opposite. Increasing your intake of the right kind of foods can generate a more natural, more effective total-body detoxification.
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    Author Anita Sig

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    Author Rupina Meer

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