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What Is Magnesium and Why Is It Important.

Introduction Magnesium can be found in many food sources. However, due to our busy lifestyle and inadequate diet, we can often be deficient in this mineral. Moreover, magnesium is a mineral responsible for over 300 biochemical reactions within our body. Above all, our cells use it to build or breakdown many things. In addition, approximately […]

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The Health Benefits Of Turmeric

Introduction Turmeric is a perennial plant native to southwestern India. Most people know this plant as a spice in many Asian cuisines. It is warm and has a peppery flavor. But is that all there is to turmeric? Have you ever thought about some of the health benefits it has on our bodies? I will

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Constipation in Infants and Children

Introduction Constipation is defined as the infrequent passage of a firm or hard stool. An infant should have multiple bowel movements per day. As children grow older the frequency should decrease to no less than once per day and the consistency should be soft and effortless. Straining, pain with passing stool, pebble-like stool, or streaks

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More Green Tea, Please!

Introduction “Tea is the second most consumed drink after water.” Some say green tea is the healthiest beverage to drink. Many people rave the benefits it has on the body due to its high levels of antioxidants and nutrients. Drinking green tea regularly definitely has a positive impact on the body. Today I am going

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Fertility and Coffee. Friends or foes?

Introduction One of the most common phrases I hear from my patients is, “As soon as I get pregnant I will stop drinking coffee and alcohol.” The trouble with that strategy is that the pregnancy may never happen if the liver is compromised. Did you know that coffee constricts blood vessels while tea opens them?

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The Importance of Magnesium and Weight Loss

Introduction and Highlights Weight loss and its association with magnesium, here are some high points. 1. Magnesium helps the body digest, absorb, and utilize proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. 2. Magnesium is necessary for insulin to open cell membranes for glucose. 3. Magnesium helps prevent obesity genes from expressing themselves.   THE WEIGHT CONNECTION Magnesium and

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Chiropractic and Children!

Introduction Every family wants the best for their newborn. Keeping your new baby safe and healthy is your number one concern! We understand. We have children too.   There are many things chiropractors are trained to check in newborn babies that other health professionals don’t check because it’s not of their concern or it’s not

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Forward Head Affects Your Mood & Brain function

Forward Head Affects Your Mood & Brain function Introduction Unfortunately, our obsession with our smartphones has made many of us develop forward head posture. Why is this bad? Every time we lean forward 60 degrees, the stress on our necks increases by approximately 30 kgs. In fact, every time you move your head forward an

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