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  by Mila McManus MD If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times:  “Supplements are not all created equal”.  There are countless brands from which to choose.  How do you know which ones are good, safe, and optimal for your health?  There are a number of factors to consider, and one of…

  by Mila McManus MD and Nancy Mehlert MS Talk to anyone about health care and you will be hard pressed to find one single sole who hasn’t noticed that deductibles, copays, and premiums are rising, and this next year will be no exception.  With each passing year, it seems that we have fewer and…

by Nancy Mehlert MS When I first met Dr. McManus, she made a remark to me that I’ll never forget. Never because I did not want to believe what she said, and never because she proved to be right.  You see, I came to her with significant body pain.  My wrists, hands, knees, and lower…

Some Causes of Pain That You May Not Know About by Mila McManus MD I’m going to make this short and to the point.  I want to make this topic concise yet meaty. Some of the items below have links if you wish to delve deeper. Here are some causes of pain that you may…

  Some of the benefits of supplementing with Omega-3 Fatty Acids such as krill oil, fish oil, flax seeds, chia, and hemp: Antiarrhythmic: counteracting or preventing cardiac arrhythmia Antithrombotic: tending to prevent blood clots Antiatherosclerotic: preventing fatty deposits and fibrosis in your arteries Anti-inflammatory: counteracting inflammation (heat, pain, swelling, etc.) Lower blood pressure Lower triglyceride concentrations Improves…

  MSM is short for methylsulfonylmethane which is a substance that's naturally occurring in the body.  MSM has been extensively studied in humans and animals.  It is a 'methyl donor' and a 'sulfur donor' which help reduce inflammation and support detoxification.  It can also boost energy! Here are some of the common uses of MSM:…

  The soothing combination of CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essential oils of  Wintergreen, Camphor, Peppermint, Ylang Ylang, Helichrysum, Blue Tansy, Blue Chamomile, and Osmanthus create the doTERRA Deep Blue proprietary blend. Available in a cream, roll-on, and supplement, Deep Blue provides soothing effects and targeted benefits.   Source:doterra.com                 …

By Mila McManus MD Many of you out there know some of the common symptoms of low thyroid function, such as fatigue, weight gain, constipation, headaches, hair loss, depression, and cold intolerance.  I've also explained to many of you how the thyroid functions in the body.  Think of this gland as your engine.  If your…

  By Nancy Mehlert, MS There’s no doubt that, if you have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) or Hashimoto’s (autoimmune thyroid disorder), you have searched the internet for information and come across references to goitrogenic foods (i.e. goitrogens) with the preponderance of sources recommending avoidance. These goitrogenic foods are primarily found in the raw…