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IV Therapy or Oral Supplementation Therapy?

IV Therapy (Intravenous Therapy), is a medical technique that administers fluids, medications, and nutrients directly into a person's vein. It is a form of therapy that does not include any oral implementations and bypasses the gut to deliver therapy directly to the...

How Does Sleep Affect Your Health?

How Does Sleep Affect Your Health? Sleep isn’t just for replenishing your energy, it allows your body time to repair itself. Making sure you are getting enough sleep will help your overall health. How Much Sleep Do I Need? On Average most adults need about 7 hours...

Vegan and Banana-Free Peach Mango Smoothie

A refreshing vegan and banana and refined sugar free peach-mango smoothie recipeIngredients: 2 cups 3-4 medium-size ripe peaches, cut into small chunks*1 - plus a few slices as garnish 1 ripe mango peeled and cut into small chunks*2 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk...

Half a Century of Unprecedented Medication, Where Are We Now?

Half a Century of Unprecedented Medication, Where Are We Now? Alternative Treatments to Schizophrenia Worldwide, 1% of the population is diagnosed with schizophrenia, a psychosis disorder that affects a person's ability to think, feel, and behave clearly, and...

Coconut Oil Benefits

According to medical research and the U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrient database, the health benefits of coconut oil include the following: 1. Helps Treat Alzheimer’s Disease The digestion of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) by the liver creates ketones that are...

What is Western Medicine and is what is Eastern Medicine?

Over time, medical practices have evolved significantly. Often in our conversations, we refer to two main medical approaches: Western Medicine and Eastern Medicine. Western Medicine uses a systematic and scientific approach to determine treatments for diseases. It...

Vegan Spicy Lentil Soup

This protein-packed recipe is one of my all-time favorites recipes and my go-to during the fall season. The best part is that it only takes less than 20 minutes to make. If you are a soup lover and up for a vegetarian meal, I suggest you try this vegan spicy lentil...

Kale

Kale took the world by storm and became the image of “health” a few years ago, and it still holds that household name of being a superfood. Let's explore why! The biggest benefit to kale is how nutrient-dense it is, in fact, it is one of the most nutrient-dense foods...

Fad Diets

Dieting can be tricky, especially when there are so many diets that approach quick weight loss through the “easy” elimination of food. Unfortunately, these appealing “get skinny quick” diets can wreak long-term havoc on your body. It is incredibly important to be...

Whole Grains v. Refined Grains

Before I took the time, a few years ago, to research the true difference between whole grains and refined grains, I thought it was as simple as brown bread versus white bread - turns out, it's not! There are a lot of nutritional components that differentiate whole and...

Can I lose weight and eat my pancakes too? The answer is YES!

It seems, as a species, that we are more confused than ever about what we should eat. Practically every day, a new diet is being touted as the answer to all your weight and fitness goals. You’ve probably heard of a few of them: Atkins, HCG, South Beach, high carb, low...

Liquid Sugar

Anything in excess amounts is bad for you, especially sugar. Liquid sugar, on the other hand, is a whole different level of negative effects. Soda, sweet tea, lemonade, and fruit punch are just a few drinks that contain extremely high levels of liquid sugar. Why am I...