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Balancing Hormones “Flips the Switch” for Weight LossRecognizing the difference between the good hormone leptin, and the bad hormone ghrelin is the first step and the

Genetic Testing for Truly Individualized Health Care, Image: Maximize Your Potential to Promote Optimal Health 
- Many today are seeking more natural solutions for staying healthy or to help with a chronic health condition. For some, prescription medications might cause reactions or dysfunction, surgery may not be an option, or

Tissue Regeneration, Image: Safe, Noninvasive Help for Arthritis, Joint Disease and More 
- Regenerative medicine in the form of exosomes and umbilical stem cells may be the way to go for those suffering with pain, stiffness and inflammation associated with arthritis, osteoarthritis, joint disease and

Improve Muscle Strength with Schisandra, Image: alex coan/AdobeStock.com  - Schisandra chinensis, an ornamental, woody vine with pink leaves and bright red berries, has long been used as an adaptogen in China and Russia to lower stress, improve immunity and...

Retain Muscle Mass with Vitamin C, Image: prathsnap/Pexels.comEating Citrus and Vegetable Daily Can Help Seniors 
- “Bulking up” evokes images of bodybuilders and possible steroid use, but new research shows that older people that simply eat lots of vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables have greater skeletal muscle mass than

Practice Yoga to Improve Atrial Fibrillation, Image: elly fairytale/Pexels.comPatients also reported improved moods and energy 
- Yoga postures and breathing may significantly reduce episodes of atrial fibrillation, suggests a new study—good news for the one in 11 Americans that suffer from its anxiety-producing palpitations, racing pulses, dizziness and shortness of breath. In the study, which was

Massage Helps With Exercise Routine, Image: Sustain Performance, Manage Inflammation and Speed Recovery 
- Whether you are a professional athlete or participating in an amateur sports league with your friends, exercise can provide significant benefits. However, exercise, when not managed correctly, can also lead to injury. To ensure that you...

Essentials for Glowing Skin, Image: Effective Ingredients and Simple, Results-Driven Steps 
- The need to avoid harsh chemicals in favor of naturally soothing ingredients on skin is clear to Holly Cutler, creator of The Skin Saint™ product line, which is free of problematic components such as parabens, sulfates and formaldehyde. She is the owner of

Advanced Nutritional Back2SchoolNatural Remedies for ADD/ADHD

Whether kids are physically back in school or doing studies online, in today's environment the lack of a consistent schedule can cause stress that often...

Are You Growing Weeds or Flowers? , Image: People Gravitate toward Their Dominant Thoughts 
- Let’s spend some time examining how what is on your mind affects what is in your life. Take out a pen and paper, and write down what you think about all...

5 Tips for Longevity and Anti-Aging by Dr. Doug Cutler and Holly CutlerTherapies to Rejuvenate, Detoxify and Revitalize Your Body   
It is estimated that up to 70% of people are chronically dehydrated. IV Nutrient therapy can optimize hydration levels immediately, as well as deliver...

The Versatile Laser, Image: Revolutionizing Dentistry, Aesthetics and Other Treatments
The latest generation of dental lasers are revolutionizing dentistry with treatments that are faster, more effective and more satisfying to patients than ever before

The Microbiome: A Garden In a Community, Image: The Microbiome: A Garden In a Community
To understand how hydrochloric acid (HCL) supplementation works, Jason Eagle of Strategic Healing in Auburn Hills, MI says to think of the microbiome as a garden in

Vitamin D for dental health - Natural Awakenings HealthBriefThe Sunshine Vitamin Defends the Mouth and Body
 In any situation where there is an infectious process, including dental disease, the host defense depends on numerous factors, including genetics, current state of...

Gut Health - Natural Awakenings HealthBriefby Keri Topouzian, D.O.
 Aging, bodily illness and digestive system disease can interfere with nutrient absorption. Supplements such as the following, available...

Gut Health - Natural Awakenings HealthBriefInfections Requiring Antibiotics are Becoming Harder to Treat 
The gut (gastrointestinal tract) is loaded with an abundance of wonderful bacteria and yeast. In fact, most people will have about 3-4 pounds of these wonderful “good bugs” living in...

ADD/ADHD Link to Gut Problems

The Gut-Brain Connection
In 19 years of clinical experience, Lee Rossano, CNC, of Advanced Nutritional Solutions in Lake Orion, MI, has noticed a pattern in children with...

American Regenerative Clinic Offers Ten-Pass Hyperbaric Ozone Therapy
Ozone Therapy Helps with Infection Ozone therapy has been shown to kill all kinds of germs topically via ozonized water, oils and creams. Ozonized water can be very effective as drinking water and solution for mouth and...

Help to Prevent and Mitigate Viral Infections
Coronavirus image courtesy Dr. T Dr. Keri Topouzian discusses a 3-step approach on ways to help prevent the Coronavirus COVID-19 infection. It includes ways to boost immune function, and also how to kill viruses off...

Dr. Nedra Downing on Vitamin C and Other Remedies To Help With Colds and Flu
VIRUS AMONG US, Image: Viral infections, such as flu and Coronavirus, are highly contagious and can be picked up from an unchecked sneeze seven feet away. Most discussion has been about...

Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Center in Grand Blanc Now Offers HBOT
Local Clinic Using Pressurized Oxygen to Reverse Neurological Symptoms Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a specialized oxygen treatment that enhances the body’s natural healing processes by breathing 100% oxygen in a total body chamber, where atmospheric pressure is...

Vitamins, Supplements and Other Tips for Colds
Natural Cold Remedies, Image: One natural way to prevent colds from bacteria is to clean up your diet and stop sugar. The immune system is ...

Fixing the Root Cause of Thyroid Issues
When You Need More, Image: A simple blood test will let you know if you have thyroid issues, but patients have asked why they still have symptoms if their test came back “normal.” A naturopathic doctor (ND) realizes it is misleading to only...

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Rochester Hills Periodontist Receives Advanced Medical Grade Laser Training, Image: Dr. Eric K. Taylor, DDS and Donna Taylor, RN, recently attended the Super Fotona Laser Symposium and advanced training in Dallas, to provide their patients with the latest advancements in...

The Integrative Approach to Diagnosing and Treating Thyroid Problems, Image: Almost everyone with significant fatigue or extra weight around their middle has thought, “I wonder if I have an underactive thyroid.” Few people realize that thyroid hormone is vital for our survival and required for all...

St John's Wort the Most Common
Herbs interacting with St. John's WortSome herbs can interact with medications just as other conventional medications do. This is just one reason to monitor (based on risk) drug levels or drug outcomes such as...

 

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