by Dr. Tricia Pingel — More than 74 million Americans suffer from high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association. And as any person who is diagnosed with high blood pressure can tell you — it is frightening. Once diagnosed, many patients are placed on medications, such as diuretics. These medications deplete the body […]
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Everybody poops
April 22, 2013
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by Dee Munsterman — The other day I was having breakfast at Wildflower Bakery where I witnessed a 3 year old and his dad return to their table after having visited the bathroom. The mom asked: “Did you go poo poo?” The little boy happily exclaimed, “Yes!” Mom high-fived him and they all proceeded […]
Five steps to better dental and overall health
November 17, 2012
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by Dr. Michael P. Bonner — You already know that gum disease can cause cavities, bad breath and tooth loss. You also may know that infected gums increase one’s risk for heart damage. What you may not know — and what dentists are just now discovering — is that gum disease also can drastically increase […]
Dental biofilms
September 17, 2012
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by Dr. Nicholas Meyer — Dental biofilm is probably the most prevalent and observable biofilm most people will encounter on a regular basis. You remember being admonished to brush your teeth to remove the plaque. Plaque is a sticky, gooey film that forms on the teeth through no effort on your part; it actually is […]
The super hero of minerals — selenium
February 24, 2012
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by Brenda Haas-Krieger — Are you low in the trace mineral selenium? With the Scientific Consciousness Interface Operation (SCIO) noninvasive biofeedback device , a lack of selenium or any other minerals can be determined. But why focus on selenium? Because this mineral plays a key role in preventing cancer and other chronic diseases. When there […]
What you do not know about heart disease could kill you
February 24, 2012
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by Steven W. Parcell — Despite the fact that heart attacks are the number one cause of death for Americans, many people still do not understand how to prevent one, or how to work with their doctors to identify coronary artery disease or atherosclerosis early in life — before it becomes dangerous. Atherosclerosis is an […]
June 29, 2013
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