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Excessive exposure to the sun without adequate protection can be very harmful. That being said, we still require Vitamin D. Vitamin D assists bone growth, modulation of cell growth, neuromuscular and immune function, and reduction of inflammation. Many gene encoding proteins that regulate cell proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis are modulated in part by vitamin D (National Health Insitute). This creates a dilemma. How do we get an adequate amount of vitamin D without overexposing ourselves… Read Full Post

Looking for a probiotic that is safe to travel with? Ortho Molecular’s Ortho Biotic and Pro Biotic 225 are high potency shelf-stable probiotics! They are guaranteed their potency up to the expiration date! Using BioShield® technology, Ortho Biotic is protected, sealed, and freeze dried away from moisture, heat, light, and oxygen. This allows the bacteria to remain dormant until they are exposed to moisture. INGREDIENT BENEFITS Lactobacillus acidophilus (La-14) Lactobacillus acidophilus is a beneficial bacterial strain that is normally found in… Read Full Post

Immunoglobulin G Immunoglobulins, also known as antibodies, are huge part of our humoral immune response. These antibodies are released by B lymphocytes from the lymphatic system. There are five immunoglobulins produced that help with our immune health. Immunoglobulin G (IgG) is the most abundant antibody in the body, making up about 75-80% of the antibodies in our blood. These IgG molecules have antigen binding sites that specifically bind to viruses, bacteria, fungi and toxins. This… Read Full Post

It’s no surprise that obesity can cause a number of health complications, but many are unaware overweight and obesity are associated with increased risk of 13 types of cancer.  The Vital Signs report, by CDC and National Cancer Institute (NCI) researchers, analyzed 2014 cancer incidence data from the United States Cancer Statistics report and reviewed data from 2005 to 2014 to determine trends for cancers associated with overweight and obesity.(cdc.gov)  Key findings regarding cancer types associated with… Read Full Post

Nutritional deficiencies can lead to many different chronic diseases. Unfortunately, many experts overlook the importance of receiving proper nutrition. With depleted nutrients in the soil, even with a healthy diet we still are not receiving the nutrients we need. So where do you start if you want to begin taking supplements? If you don’t know what to look for in supplements it can be very hard to choose what to get. The Alpha Base Premier… Read Full Post

An article posted BMJ states there’s a link between Anti-depressants during pregnancy and Autism. “Their  study adds to at least 15 research studies in the US, Canada, and the Nordic countries, as well as meta-analyses since 2010, that investigated the risk of autism spectrum disorder associated with maternal use of antidepressants during pregnancy. The unanswered question about the role of confounding by underlying maternal psychiatric illness in the observed association between maternal antidepressant use and… Read Full Post

What is CBD oil? CBD, or Cannabinoids are derivatives of the stalk and seed of the hemp plant. There are 85 known Cannabinoids found in hemp, CBD is the second most common behind Tetrahydrocannabinod (THC.) Unlike THC, CBD is a non-psychotropic. This means there is no affect on the individuals mental state when taking CBD.   What are the benefits of taking CBD oil? There has been extensive amounts of clinical studies done on CBD’s… Read Full Post

Medscape recently reported on a Danish Nationwide  Observational Study which showed a correlation between increased doses of PPI’s and in ischemic strokes. Sue Hughes from Medscape goes on to say “The researchers, led by Thomas Sehested, MD, Danish Heart Foundation, Copenhagen, Denmark, note that their findings add to a growing body of evidence linking PPIs with cardiovascular disease.He reported that preclinical studies have shown PPIs reduce the production of nitric oxide leading to endothelial dysfunction, and… Read Full Post