A must-read if you take PPIs
Oh, it’s a sad day over at Astra Zeneca.
The pharmaceutical giant is facing a lawsuit from a kidney transplant patient claiming that they allegedly failed to warn the public about the potential for the (cash cow) proton pump inhibitor Nexium® to cause kidney problems, including renal failure.
Top 10 foods for a strong, sharp immune system
Help keep your immune system sharp and strong with these 10 delicious, super immune boosting foods! 1. Red bell peppers—red bell peppers have twice as much vitamin C as an orange or grapefruit. 2. Garlic—garlic has been praised for centuries for its infection-fighting properties. 3. Ginger—in addition to fighting colds, ginger can also help lower cholesterol and lessen chronic pain. 4. Leafy greens—greens are rich sources of immune-supporting vitamin E and antioxidants. 5. Almonds, walnuts,...
What's around the Corner and a Thank you!
The holidays are upon us, and I first wanted to express my gratitude to you, my dear clients and readers. You are the reason I do what I do, and I am dedicated to helping you feel better and reach your health goals.We have some exciting changes coming up in the New Year too that I want to share with you! I’m very pleased to announce that we will be releasing our brand-new product, Optimum...
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Beyond strong bones—ALL that vitamin D does for you!
It helps regulate blood glucose and insulin levels, lowering your risk of Type 2 diabetes. It prevents depression by helping to regulate your hormones. It protects you against cardiovascular disease. It helps prevent cancer. It protects you against autoimmune diseases like MS, lupus and psoriasis. It supports healthy teeth and gums. It boosts your immune function and helps your body fight infections and viruses. It helps with learning, memory and concentration.
Five things that fight fat
1) Exercise Exercise reduces insulin levels and various inflammatory and fat-promoting chemicals. 2) Sleep Sleep increases levels of immune system chemicals that reduce inflammation. 3) Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha is a small cell-signaling protein that reduces your number of fat cells and is produced while you sleep. 4) Omega-3 fatty acids Having too few Omega-3 fats sends mixed signals to your cells, telling them to store fat. Omega-3s are in fish...
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Local Nutrition Coach Teams With Church To Benefit Syracuse Autism Community
Syracuse, NY: Nutrition Coach Sherry Brescia teamed with St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Camillus, NY and turned a 26.2 mile run into a donation for local autistic children. Brescia, owner of Holistic Blends, Inc. (a Syracuse area nutrition-based company) ran Syracuse’s Empire State Marathon on October 9, after collecting pledges from fellow St. Luke’s parishioners that her company matched, and presented a $2,860 check today to the Central New York Autism Society (CNY ASA). Of...
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