Negotiating the pharmaceutical roller coaster
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Negotiating the pharmaceutical roller coaster

ByJen

I have been noticing that there is a ‘creep’ phenomenon happening in regards to medical drug use as we age. One drug may lead to the next. Often this is to offset the side effects of a certain medication and this in turn may trigger further, different disease states. This is termed ‘Polypharmacy’. This is…

Walnuts help ADD (and psychological maturation! wow, really??) in teens
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Walnuts help ADD (and psychological maturation! wow, really??) in teens

ByJen

Healthy food helps your whole self, not just your body, as this research on the benefits of walnuts for ADD in teenagers shows. Who would have thought!!!! Every clinician should recommend a handful of walnuts 3 times a week for every teenager to boost their Omega-3 levels. It’s a small, no-side-effects dosage to get a…

Meeting the ‘more vegetables’ challenge
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Meeting the ‘more vegetables’ challenge

ByJen

Everyone knows that vegetables are good for them – but it’s surprising how many people think they’re doing OK – until they start to count! Food intake is one of those areas where what we think we’re doing and what we’re actually doing are two different things. Check your real intake So keep a food…

Think ZINC and other immune supports
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Think ZINC and other immune supports

ByJen

It seems like everyone knows about the importance of their immune system as the pandemic rolls on. But there’s not a lot in the mainstream about how to keep it strong… Mainstream protections are a critical starting point The mainstream approach to staying alive and well in this environment is an important, broad brush application,…