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How to Avoid a Hearing Aid

How to Avoid a Hearing Aid
October 08, 2016 05:24 PM

Age related hearing loss has been associated with low vitamin B12 and folic acid. In a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, they found that the lower the level of B12 and folic acid in the 55 women examined, the worse their hearing was. Sometimes it’s not sufficient to just take a B12 and folic acid supplement. Getting your levels in the blood tested as well as looking at how well you absorb these vitamins are very important. As we age, the amount of stomach acid produced dim...Read more

Our new sign and website

Our new sign and website
September 10, 2016 03:23 PM

I hope you like the new website and our new sign!   Let me know if you have any questions or comments.    

Depression Beyond Serotonin

Depression Beyond Serotonin
August 29, 2016 01:20 AM

Are you suffering from depression or know someone who is suffering from depression? Mood disorders are quite prevalent. Sometimes it’s hard to tell if we’re depressed or just really tired. Symptoms of depression may include Irritability Appetite changes Insomnia Tiredness Sense of guilt or worthlessness nearly all the time Difficulty concentrating Thoughts of death or suicide There is also a type of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This usually comes on in th...Read more

I’m pregnant. What should I be supplementing with?

I’m pregnant. What should I be supplementing with?
August 29, 2016 01:15 AM

Folic Acid Now most people by now know that folic acid is the number one prescribed nutrient when a woman is pregnant. Folic acid has been shown to reduce neural tube defects in a fetus. This would include defects of the spinal cord such as spina bifida. Often this imperfection can occur very early on in pregnancy. For this reason it is important that women who are considering to get pregnant should supplement with folic acid. There is however, an increase in babies born with tongue tie. T...Read more

Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease
August 29, 2016 01:00 AM

Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia where brain cells die. Dementia is when you gradually lose your memory. Usually people who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease tend to lose their more recent memory and retain their long term memory. They will remember all about when they were young and where they grew up. They might forget who their more recent caregivers are or where they currently live. Alzheimer rates increase with age. If you know someone who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, you can...Read more

7 Foods Experts Won’t Eat!

7 Foods Experts Won’t Eat!
August 29, 2016 12:42 AM

1. Canned tomatoes 2. Corn-fed beef 3. Microwave popcorn 4. Non-organic potatoes 5. Farmed salmon 6. Milk 7. Non-organic apples To find out why, click here. *note: this is an American article. Canadian dairy is said to not contain hormones.

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