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We all hope it won’t happen to us, but somehow as late winter and early spring roll around, the bad germs and blooming plants abound and, before you know it, it seems like everyone around you has the flu or a cold or that mysterious thing that hangs on forever, lovingly called “The Crud”. Especially…

[expand title="Ulcerative Colitis"] by Heather B. In May of 2012 I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. My first flare, I was told, was worse than my doctors had seen and I was unable to control it with oral medication so I wound up in the hospital for 19 days, after which I was still in…

by Nancy Mehlert, MS Supplementation is often a necessary step to ensuring our body is getting all of the vitamins, minerals and micronutrients necessary for optimal healthy living.  Many of our food sources are contaminated, and we don't always choose the right variety and quality of food necessary to stay well.  But that does not…

Silver Biotics should be in every medicine cabinet.  It is completely non-toxic, has no drug interactions and can be used in or on all parts of the body. This antimicrobial liquid can be used for treating everything from eye infections and sinus infections to a nutrition supplement for travelers' diarrhea. Silver Biotics can be used daily to help…

[expand title="Christmas came early"] Christmas came early for me ... November 21st, to be precise. That was the day I walked through the doors of The Woodlands Institute for Health and Wellness and met Dr. Mila McManus and her staff. After struggling for many years with chronic illness, I was at the end of hope.…

Sexy-Time Steak* Quick Broccoli & Mushroom Sauté** Chocolate Coconut Mousse*** *Protein has been shown to naturally boost levels of dopamine and noepinephrine, two chemicals in the brain that heighten sensitivity during sex. Steak is also packed with zinc, a mineral that boosts libido by reducing production of a hormone called prolactin, which may interfere with…

By Heather N. Smith, WHNP-BC Sex has many health benefits that are equally important to both men and women.  Some of the benefits of regular sex include: reduces stress improves low sex drive lowers blood pressure improves bladder control decreases pain improves sleep increases intimacy and self-esteem reduces risk of dementia reduces risk of prostate…

Are you looking for a natural way to balance your hormones? Perhaps you're feeling sluggish, struggling with weight gain or have been struggling with medical issues that traditional medicine just doesn't seem to address. Consider talking to our experts about diindolylmethane (DIM), a naturally occurring metabolite that's found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower. Studies…

by Nancy Mehlert, MS February has a way of inspiring us in romantic ways to celebrate those we love most or perhaps try to reignite a dying ember back into a fiery flame.  Sadly, the low fat, high carbohydrate diet we have been taught to eat not only wreaks havoc with your health, it also…