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In This Issue Supplement: ZINC Recipe: Grilled Healthy Power Burgers Lost your GAME? Nutrition News Testimonial   Quicklinks Current Promotions   More About Us TWIHW Events   Join Our Mailing List       Supplement of the Month: ZINC Did you know? Zinc: is required for the catalytic activity of approximately 100 enzymes Can shorten…

by Nancy Mehlert, MS Staying strong and young requires maintaining muscle and bone mass as well as a healthy sexual desire.  Testosterone is the chairman of the board in the male body when it comes to staying strong.  Foods that support healthy testosterone levels in the body include those high in zinc.  Oysters, roast beef,…

Did you know? Zinc: is required for the catalytic activity of approximately 100 enzymes Can shorten the duration of a cold is a natural aromatase inhibitor (i.e. slows the conversion of testosterone into estrogen) supports normal growth and development during pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence is required for proper sense of taste and smell is found…

Wellness and hormones aren't just for women. Men develop hormonal imbalances and deficiencies as well. Have you developed 'Grumpy Ole Man Syndrome'? Are you too pooped to play with your kids? Have you lost your game? Have you lost your drive? Have you developed a beer belly? Might be time to optimize your hormones and test…

What is thyroid: This is a small butterfly-shaped gland in your neck, wrapped around the windpipe, behind and below the Adam's Apple area. This gland produces two hormones: 1. tri-iodothyronine (T3): the active, primary intracellular hormone and 2. thyroxine (T4): the inactive, primary extracellular hormone. This gland governs the body’s metabolism and growth through the production of…

by Mila McManus MD So you're convinced that you are LOW THYROID. You have classic symptoms, such as depressed moods, fatigue, weight gain, headaches, hair loss, etc, and you convince your doctor to test your thyroid level. Much to your dismay, you get a letter in the mail 2 weeks later that says your thyroid…

Did you know? Can improve mood, reduce stress and help focus Non-sedating improved alpha wave activity, the brain activity present when you are alert Role in helping reduce cholesterol May improve the efficacy of cancer treatments Rats fed a high Theanine diet showed a significantly lower body weight, blood plasma fat and overall body fat…

The Healing Code:  Address Your Stress I first learned about a book called The Healing Code from a patient of mine and I think this is one of the most fascinating books I've read in a long time.  This book gives hope. The premise of the book is that all disease stems from physiologic stress.…

[expand title="The Healing Code"] By Dr. Alex Loyd and Dr. Ben Johnson The premise of the book is that all disease stems from physiologic stress. If you deal with psychological stress, you can be assured that your body is experiencing physiologic stress; however, even if you do not feel anxious or stressed, it's still likely…