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Factors That Affect Your Immune System by Mila McManus MD As cold and flu season approaches, I thought I would take a moment to give some tips on creating an effective and strong immune system. Often what makes for a "strong immune system" can be confusing and, when you consider that your immune system is…

N-Acetyl Cysteine or “NAC” as it is commonly called, has been extensively researched for its antioxidant properties especially in its ability to neutralize the chemical by-products associated with environmental exposures.  Some of these exposures are the result of everyday contaminants in the items listed below: Second hand smoke Air fresheners, deodorizers, candles Lawn pesticides (&…

Just in time for Football season! This is a super easy, fix it and forget it, low calorie recipe for slow roasted beef brisket that you can toss in the crockpot for game day. You will need the following ingredients: •1 Lean Beef Brisket •4-6 stalks celery •1 tablespoon garlic powder •1 tablespoon onion powder…

One of the best ways to love your children well is to send them to school with foods that promote good energy levels and mental alertness.  This year, as you prepare for a busy school year, take a couple steps in the right direction to improve those lunch boxes and snacks for the kids.  Every…

How cutting out certain food Additives could curb ADHD (and cancer too). Cases of allergies, asthma, ADHD & Autism are surging among  U.S. children.  A U.S. Government survey claims that 1 in 10 U.S. children now have ADHD.  This is a dramatic increase from several years earlier.  ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) makes it difficult…

What is it? Migra Spray is a patented over the counter homeopathic medicine intended to be a comprehensive approach for the treatment and prevention of migraine headaches (MigraSpray can also be effective for treating the pain and symptoms associated with menstrual cycles as well as tension headaches and hangovers). Use it for the rapid treatment of a migraine attack…

Making sure you're getting enough sunlight exposure to have healthy Vitamin D levels is a crucial factor in treating depression or keeping it at bay. One previous study found that people with the lowest levels of Vitamin D were 11 times more prone to being depressed than those who had normal levels. Vitamin D deficiency…

by Mila McManus MD Now that school is finally out and we will all be spending more time outdoors, I believe the time has come to debunk the sunscreen myth. Sunlight elevates our mood and exposure to it is crucial for optimal health for a number of reasons, with Vitamin D production being the most…

  Knowing How Much Water You Need As the hot summer months approach, it is important to remember everyone loses water everyday through sweating and urinating.  We need to be sure to replenish this water loss.  While we can survive several months without food, without water we would not last more than a few days.…