What You Need To Know About Parasites

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What You Need To Know About Parasites

Did you shudder a bit when you read the word “parasites” in the title? It’s not a pleasant topic! However, intestinal parasites are more common than many people realize.

Parasites are living organisms that live off of their human hosts. There are a number of possible types of parasites, and many can have a negative impact on your health. Although parasites are a bigger problem in developing countries, parasitic infections occur surprisingly often in North America. Consider these stats:

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NOV
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Three Common Causes of Fatigue & How to Reverse Them

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Three Common Causes of Fatigue & How to Reverse Them

If you constantly feel tired, you are not alone. Tiredness is one of the most common patient complaints, with around 45% of people in the US experiencing fatigue.

Getting to the root cause of fatigue can be tricky – it is usually not enough to simply “get more sleep.” We are here to help you understand three possible conditions that could be contributing to your fatigue, and what you can do about them.

 

Three Hidden Health Conditions That Are Making You Tired

 

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NOV
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Cholesterol: Balancing The Good And The Bad

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Cholesterol: Balancing The Good And The Bad

There’s a lot of conflicting information about the role of cholesterol on well-being. It often has a bad reputation, but cholesterol is an essential part of cellular health. Let’s take a look at the different types of cholesterol and how you can obtain the best balance for your body.

 

What Is Cholesterol?

At the most basic level, cholesterol is a waxy lipid produced by your liver and found in your blood. There are two central types of cholesterol.

 

LDL or low-density lipoprotein

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OCT
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Support Your Immune Health This Fall

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Support Your Immune Health This Fall

Fall is here, and soon enough the air will start getting drier while kids are back in school encountering more germs and viruses. That means your immune system will need to kick into overdrive to keep you healthy!

Thankfully, you can build an “immune support tool kit” to arm yourself for the cold and flu season ahead! Here are our top tips.

 

What Is The Immune System?

Every day, our body is exposed to an array of potentially dangerous microbes. Our immune system ...

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OCT
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Going Alcohol Free: Strategies For Success

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Going Alcohol Free: Strategies For Success

Let’s raise a glass to your good health – but let’s make the contents of that glass alcohol-free. For many years, it was widely accepted that moderate alcohol use was actually healthy, in the absence of alcohol dependency or health problems exacerbated by alcohol. But new research now suggests that even small amounts of alcohol can have negative effects on your health. And the growing legions of the sober-curious report increased well-being, lower rates of depressions, and better sleep.

Fortunately, it’s ...

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SEP
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The Hottest Health Trends of 2023: What’s Worth Trying?

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The Hottest Health Trends of 2023: What’s Worth Trying?

Many health trends come and go, and at times it can be difficult to determine fad from fact and healthy from unhealthy (we’re looking at you low-fat and Atkins diets). That’s why it is important to do your research beforehand to see whether these trending health tips are right for you.

This month, we are diving into some of the hottest wellness trends of the moment. Keep reading to find out if these are worth trying to better your health, or ...

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Mineral Imbalances: What You Should Know

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Mineral Imbalances: What You Should Know

Many people looking to optimize their health will focus on vitamins, but minerals are equally as vital! Each cell in our body requires minerals, and without the correct levels they tend not to function optimally. We need minerals for maintaining a healthy gut, brain, and bones, as well as a strong immune system. Let’s dive into the importance of minerals and preventing imbalances.

 

What Are Minerals?

Minerals are not something our bodies make naturally– we obtain them through the food and water ...

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AUG
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Finding Balance: Bioidentical Hormone Therapy

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Finding Balance: Bioidentical Hormone Therapy

Few areas of health care are as plagued by competing claims and confusion as hormone therapy, but when approached with a holistic perspective under medical supervision, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can be life-changing.

Conventional hormone therapy has been the subject of several high-profile news stories, and more research needs to be done on its long-term effects. Bioidentical hormones offer an alternative to conventional hormone therapy. But, because our body’s responses to hormones vary widely, it’s important to always work with a ...

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Natural Solutions for Eye Health and Clear Vision

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Natural Solutions for Eye Health and Clear Vision

From endless hours spent in front of computers to scrolling through smartphones, our eyes are subjected to constant strain and exposure to blue light, which can have long-term effects on our vision.

Vision changes a lot throughout your lifetime. It may have been perfect when you were a child, but with age, perhaps things have gotten blurrier. Or maybe you’re experiencing redness and dry eyes? These common issues can be signs that our eyes need a little extra care and attention. ...

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JUL
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Acid Reflux: Natural Relief And Prevention

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Acid Reflux: Natural Relief And Prevention

As anyone who has experienced it knows, the discomfort of acid reflux can be excruciating. It can also interfere with sleep and lead to serious medical conditions like esophageal cancer and tooth decay.

If you’re still relying on the conventional approach to acid reflux, you may want to think again. Studies show this can often make things worse! New research shows that Zantac, a common acid reflux treatment, is linked to an increased risk of gastrointestinal cancers. Other commonly used medicines, ...

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JUL
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