Magnesium is by far one of the most important minerals in the human body. In fact, researchers have detected over 3,000 different magnesium binding sites on human proteins – meaning that magnesium’s role in human health and disease processes may have been vastly underestimated. It’s estimated that approximately 80% of Americans are deficient in magnesium.…
Ever wonder why you get that high and inevitable crash from sugar? Learn why here and more about other foods to avoid while you’re at it!
All of the current data released in the past 2-3 years strongly indicates that drug safety is becoming a national epidemic and threatening the lives and health of millions of Americans. If you take prescription medication you must consider the following data. A study released in 2007 showed that reports of serious adverse drug effects…
Why Should I Cleanse? You probably know, but we are constantly exposed to toxins. Pollutants in the air, chemicals we put on our skin, stress, and processed food and drinks we have accepted into our modern diet are bombarding our bodies. Your body’s detoxification system cannot keep up, and the result is a toxic build-up.…
The blood type diet is, as you guessed, a diet based on the type of blood running through your veins. Created by Dr. Peter D’Adamo, this diet has received accolades from doctors to hollywood stars and can not only help you lose weight, but can reduce your risk for heart disease and improve your overall…
You may think that only diabetics need to pay attention to their blood sugar, but this is not entirely the case. Since blood sugar levels and the consumption of sugar in general can be a predisposing factor in the development of diabetes, metabolic syndrome and even heart disease, achieving a balanced level of glucose in…
Did you know there are over one hundred trillion micro-organisms living inside your gastrointestinal tract?
It is widely believed in the nutrition field that there was once a time when we consumed a healthy balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Unfortunately in today’s world this is not the case. We now consume 2-3 times more omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3 fatty acids and this is a problem. This imbalance…
Topic: Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Mary Shomon will be discussing the book, Beautiful Inside and Out: Conquering Thyroid Disease with a Healthy, Happy, “Thyroid Sexy” Life. Mary Shomon is a patient advocate and author who transformed her 1995 thyroid diagnosis into a mission to educate and empower others struggling with thyroid…
Getting adequate sleep each night is one of the cornerstones of maintaining optimal health. Most experts agree that getting 6-8 hours of restful, rejuvenating sleep each night is essential to maintaining optimal focus, concentration, mood and energy levels. Adequate rest also plays a crucial role in keeping immune function at its peak, which is an…
