Quick Guide to Produce: Clean Fifteen & Dirty Dozen 0
We all know that fruits and vegetables are good for us. But, are we factoring in where our food is coming from or how it gets from the ground to the grocery store?It's important to know the quality of your food and it's nutritional value. Otherwise, it may not be benefiting your body as much as you would think.
What are the Adrenal Glands and Why Are They So Important? 0
The adrenal glands are small glands located on top of both kidneys and are part of the endocrine system. The human body has two adrenal glands and these small glands produce over 50 hormones that regulate various bodily functions that help the body control blood sugar, burn protein and fat, and help your body to react to stressor such as injury or major illnesses and disorders.
So, you think you’re Hypothyroid, now what? 0
Hypothyroidism is a very common condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone, T4. Thyroid hormone is critical for cellular metabolism; it is what makes everything ‘go’ in the body.
Leaky Gut: What Is It, What Causes It, and How to Fix It 0
The average human’s gastrointestinal (GI) tract contains upwards of three pounds of microbes – comprising over 1000 different species – that support digestion and absorption of nutrients from food.1 These microbes are jointly referred to as your gut microbiome.
Seasonal Allergies/Hay Fever: What it is and How to Treat the Symptoms Naturally 1
Hay fever, more properly known as allergic rhinitis, is the fifth most prevalent disease in the U.S., with symptoms resembling those of a head cold (e.g. nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, etc.) Despite its name, hay fever has nothing to do with hay or a fever; in fact, hay is rarely an allergen in humans and fever is not a symptom of allergic rhinitis.Knowledge Base
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